Code of Ethics: Principles and Relevant Value Statements for Chapter Authors to Consider.
The Code of Ethics for psychologists working in Aotearoa/New Zealand, 2002 incorporates that commitment to Rule 3 in its principles, value statements, and practice implications. The new handbook will be organised around the Code principles. Below are key points from the Code which will be useful to consider, alongside the points made above, in the preparation of your chapter submission. The Principles and relevant value statements are listed below. Authors are encouraged to be familiar with the specific practice implications which align with the principles and value statements.
The National Standing Committee on Bicultural Issues (NSCBI, 2002).
Principle 1 Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples.
This principle requires that each person and all peoples are positively valued in their own right, and are shown respect and granted dignity as part of their common humanity. Respect requires sensitivity to cultural and social diversity and recognition that there are differences among persons associated with their culture, nationality, ethnicity, colour, race, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, age, socio-economic status, and/or any other personal characteristic, condition, or status. Such differences are an integral part of the person. In New Zealand, the basis for respect between the indigenous people (tangata whenua - those who are Maori) and others (those who are not Maori) is set out in the Treaty of Waitangi.
This principle requires that each person and all peoples are positively valued in their own right, and are shown respect and granted dignity as part of their common humanity. Respect requires sensitivity to cultural and social diversity and recognition that there are differences among persons associated with their culture, nationality, ethnicity, colour, race, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, age, socio-economic status, and/or any other personal characteristic, condition, or status. Such differences are an integral part of the person. In New Zealand, the basis for respect between the indigenous people (tangata whenua - those who are Maori) and others (those who are not Maori) is set out in the Treaty of Waitangi.
Value statements that are relevant include:
1.2 Non-Discrimination:
Psychologists' recognise that all persons and peoples are entitled to equal benefits from the contributions of psychology.
1.2 Non-Discrimination:
Psychologists' recognise that all persons and peoples are entitled to equal benefits from the contributions of psychology.
1.3 Relations Between Maori and Non-Maori:
Psychologists' practising in New Zealand recognise that the Treaty of Waitangi sets out the basis of respect between Maori and non-Maori in this country.
Psychologists' practising in New Zealand recognise that the Treaty of Waitangi sets out the basis of respect between Maori and non-Maori in this country.
1.4 Sensitivity to Diversity
Psychologists' respect diversity, and recognise that a person lives and develops within their social, cultural and community groups.
Psychologists' respect diversity, and recognise that a person lives and develops within their social, cultural and community groups.
Principle 2 Responsible Caring
The practice of psychology promotes well-being. In pursuing this goal, psychologists demonstrate an active concern for the welfare of those with whom they work and acknowledge the social and institutional power that structures their role as psychologists. Psychologists have a primary responsibility to protect the welfare of those with whom they work. They recognise that individuals, families, groups, hapu/iwi, or communities, may be in a vulnerable position In New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi provides a framework for responsible caring between two peoples, tangata whenua (those who are Maori) and those who are not Maori.
The practice of psychology promotes well-being. In pursuing this goal, psychologists demonstrate an active concern for the welfare of those with whom they work and acknowledge the social and institutional power that structures their role as psychologists. Psychologists have a primary responsibility to protect the welfare of those with whom they work. They recognise that individuals, families, groups, hapu/iwi, or communities, may be in a vulnerable position In New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi provides a framework for responsible caring between two peoples, tangata whenua (those who are Maori) and those who are not Maori.
Value statements that are relevant include:
2.1 Promotion of Wellbeing
Psychologists' recognise that a basic ethical expectation of our discipline is that its activities will benefit members of society or, at the very least, do no harm.
2.1 Promotion of Wellbeing
Psychologists' recognise that a basic ethical expectation of our discipline is that its activities will benefit members of society or, at the very least, do no harm.
2.2 Competence
Psychologists attain and maintain competence.
Psychologists attain and maintain competence.
Principle 3 Integrity in Relationships
The relationships formed by psychologists in the course of their work embody explicit and mutual expectations of integrity that are vital to the advancement of social justice, scientific knowledge, and to the maint4enance of public confidence in the discipline of psychology. Expectations of professional practice include: respect, accuracy and honesty, openness, maintenance of appropriate boundaries, and avoidance of conflicts of interest. Psychologists will seek to do right in their relationships with others. In New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi provides a framework for integrity in relationships between the two peoples, tangata whenua (those who are Maori) and those who are not Maori.
The relationships formed by psychologists in the course of their work embody explicit and mutual expectations of integrity that are vital to the advancement of social justice, scientific knowledge, and to the maint4enance of public confidence in the discipline of psychology. Expectations of professional practice include: respect, accuracy and honesty, openness, maintenance of appropriate boundaries, and avoidance of conflicts of interest. Psychologists will seek to do right in their relationships with others. In New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi provides a framework for integrity in relationships between the two peoples, tangata whenua (those who are Maori) and those who are not Maori.
Value statements that are relevant include:
3.2 Personal Values
Psychologists' will enhance integrity in relationships by recognising, and where relevant, declaring their values and beliefs.
3.2 Personal Values
Psychologists' will enhance integrity in relationships by recognising, and where relevant, declaring their values and beliefs.
Principle 4 Social Justice and Responsibility to Society
Psychology functions as a discipline to promote the well being of society. In New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi is a foundation document of social justice. Psychologists, both as individuals and as a group, have responsibilities to the community and society in general. The principle of Social Justice is about acknowledging psychologists' position of power and influence in relation to both individuals and groups within communities where the psychologist is involved, and in the broader context. It is about addressing and challenging unjust societal norms and behaviours that disempower people at all levels of interaction.
Psychology functions as a discipline to promote the well being of society. In New Zealand, the Treaty of Waitangi is a foundation document of social justice. Psychologists, both as individuals and as a group, have responsibilities to the community and society in general. The principle of Social Justice is about acknowledging psychologists' position of power and influence in relation to both individuals and groups within communities where the psychologist is involved, and in the broader context. It is about addressing and challenging unjust societal norms and behaviours that disempower people at all levels of interaction.
Value statements that are relevant include:
4.1 Welfare of Society
Psychological knowledge will be increased, and psychology will be practised in such ways as to promote the welfare of society.
4.1 Welfare of Society
Psychological knowledge will be increased, and psychology will be practised in such ways as to promote the welfare of society.
4.2 Respect for Society
Psychologists recognise the need to be aware of the structures and customs of the communities in which they work
Psychologists recognise the need to be aware of the structures and customs of the communities in which they work
4.3 Benefit to Society
Psychologists' strive to ensure that psychological knowledge, when used in the development of social structures and policies, will be used for beneficial purposes.
Psychologists' strive to ensure that psychological knowledge, when used in the development of social structures and policies, will be used for beneficial purposes.
4.4 Accountability, standards and ethical practice
Psychologists' strive to ensure the appropriate and relevant use of psychological knowledge, practices and structures, and to avoid their misuse.
Psychologists' strive to ensure the appropriate and relevant use of psychological knowledge, practices and structures, and to avoid their misuse.
Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA, 2009)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander psychologists are committed to a recognition of history, in which Australian Indigenous people have suffered processes of colonisation that have created an array of social, political and psychological disadvantages and contributed to the diversity in the cultures and identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Indigenous psychologists are committed to social justice and reconciliation and as such will seek shared partnerships with non-Indigenous colleagues so that we can work together in culturally informed ways. Reconciliation and social justice is about power and addressing the disadvantage and lack of power experienced by Indigenous Australians. Achieving social justice is a prerequisite for reconciliation. Indigenous psychologists recognise that Australia is a shared country and has a shared future, and therefore in the process of reconciliation we need to work together in respectful relationships to bring about positive social change that will create a better future for all Australians.
Indigenous psychologists are committed to improving holistic wellbeing approaches in psychology, and believe that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health should be viewed in a holistic context that encompasses social and emotional wellbeing, as well as physical, cultural and spiritual health, and that land, family and spirituality should be recognized as central to well being. It is also necessary to acknowledge the history of colonisation and its consequences: that all social environments, including health, housing, education, employment, cultural safety and affirmation (cultural and spiritual health), and experiences of racism, create the living context of any Indigenous individual and must be considered at all times.
Indigenous psychologists respect the integrity and diversity of Indigenous
cultures and peoples. That is, we embrace the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures found in urban, rural, regional and remote Australia. We do not adopt negative judgements based on colonial and western standards that have been applied to Indigenous people in recent history. Indigenous psychologists treat Indigenous and non Indigenous peers, clients and students with respect and equality.
Indigenous psychologists support the purposes and principles of the United
Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and demonstrate a
conscious commitment to cultural maintenance for Indigenous people. Maintaining our cultures influences the quality of life of all Indigenous people, and this commitment affirms our obligation to protect the fundamental human rights and diversity of all cultures, particularly those of Indigenous peoples with inherent rights as first peoples.
Indigenous psychologists contribute to the development of theoretical perspectives that are grounded in Indigenous realities and which challenge colonial versions. We support the assertion that ‘all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust’ (United Nations, Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, 2007). Indigenous psychologists actively work to deconstruct colonial representations of Indigenous people and continually challenge racist ideologies by ensuring their practice and academic work adopts a critical approach to non-Indigenous theories and practices.
Indigenous psychologists are sensitive to cultural constraints placed on
sharing sacred and secret knowledge of Indigenous cultures and adopt appropriate behaviours in relation to such matters at all times. That is, we strive to be grounded, honest and wise in discussing cultural issues; to avoid exceeding any limitations placed on us by our elders; to not violate the privacy and integrity of other Indigenous individuals or groups in public forums; to not share information about specific cultural practices without seeking the appropriate permissions to do so; and to not disclose material that we would not be entitled to discuss, for instance gender-specific issues.
Indigenous psychologists are committed to working towards the empowerment of Indigenous people and groups and as such, support community controlled, locally led, strengths-based research. As well as adhering to the NHMRC and APS Guidelines for research, we will actively include appropriate Indigenous community members at relevant levels in the initiatives we undertake. Further we will respect and adhere to community and other consultation protocols and give primacy to Indigenous concepts of social and emotional wellbeing and mental health. At the same time we recognise and accept that we will need to take a leadership role in some instances.
Indigenous psychologists respect the intellectual property rights of members and communities. Indigenous cultural and intellectual property rights belong collectively to Indigenous people as part of their ongoing survival and we discourage the commercialization or commodification of Indigenous intellectual property at the expense of Indigenous communities, cultures and individuals. We also recognize that some AIPA members may own or be held accountable for cultural information and the contexts in which it is used. No information provided by an AIPA member will be used without first seeking their permission. AIPA will adhere to academic conventions to acknowledge the input of members into discussion papers, submissions, position papers and other scholarly work. AIPA also recognizes the moral rights of members, including the right to be named as author of a work (the right of attribution) that they have contributed to or developed on behalf of AIPA, and the right to object to derogatory treatment of any such work, that may be seen as prejudicial to the author's honour or reputation (the right of integrity).
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