How do you know if research ethics and integrity training is effective? – Overview of prior literature

Authors

Anu Tammeleht & Erika Löfström

Description

This article reviews measurement tools used over the past two decades to assess the effectiveness of research ethics and integrity (REI) training. It discusses common evaluation methods—such as self-assessments, pre-post tests, and qualitative analyses—and highlights their respective limitations, including data variability, short intervention durations, and a lack of focus on behavioral outcomes. Emphasizing the need for improved assessment practices, the authors advocate for a holistic, multi-method evaluation strategy applied across multiple time points to more accurately capture the impact of REI training.

Tammeleht, A., & Löfström, E. (2025). How do you know if research ethics and integrity training is effective? – Overview of prior literature. Ethics & Behavior, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/10508422.2025.2493055