This means as social workers, it is their obligation to educate themselves as well as others on what is ethically right and wrong so the considerations of the participants are accurate and appropriate. Participation in research must be voluntary (Rubin & Babbie, 2016). People cannot be forced or persuaded into participating. People will be more likely to participate in research if there is a personal benefit for them. Regardless or the participants, age, race, socioeconomic class, gender etc., the top priority is assuring there is no harm done. Confidentiality must agree to keep information confidential when necessary, if an individual request to remain anonymous then, this must be respected by the social worker in research. Generally, people do not intend to harm the participants, but it happens and it isn’t difficult to lose sight of the purpose of the research and put participants at risk. This can be done by violating someone’s confidentiality, or not offering them informed