Profesor Stapel on dope.On the beautifying of social psychology Cover Image

Profesor Stapel na dopingu. O upiększaniu psychologii społecznej
Profesor Stapel on dope.On the beautifying of social psychology

Author(s): Jarosław Klebaniuk
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: scandal; fraud; Stapel; report; publication; replication

Summary/Abstract: In the article discussed is the scandal concerning a Dutch psychologist Diederik A. Stapel, who systematically committed fraud with research data, and it remained uncovered for many years. Described are ways that he used and which let him become one of the most prolifi c and recognized social psychologists. Described were some fi ndings and general recommendations for research practice, offered in report prepared by three university committees. The article presents data that suggest that Stapel’s conduct was not exceptional, and that most psychologists admit fi ddling with their research data in order to improve their publication chances. In the discussion, proposed is relaxation of the existing publication rules so that they do not put the excess pressure that may lead to irregularities. It is emphasized that replications of fi ndings collected by other researchers is the valuable means of control and development of the discipline.

  • Issue Year: VII/2012
  • Issue No: 22
  • Page Range: 213-217
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish