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7339919 
Journal Article 
Research integrity, image manipulation, and anonymizing photographs in visual social science research 
Jordan, SR 
2014 
Yes 
International Journal of Social Research Methodology
ISSN: 1364-5579 
Taylor and Francis Ltd. 
17 
4 
441-454 
English 
Undocumented alterations to research images, defined in this piece as image manipulation, may represent a case of research misconduct. What constitutes image manipulation, particularly when images of human participants used in research need to be adjusted for protection of participant confidentiality? In this article, conceptual clarifications of the definition of image manipulation, image management, and research integrity are developed and adapted to the context of visual social research. Using these definitions, a series of recommendations for notifying human participants of image management techniques via the informed consent processes and a set of guidelines for managing images of identifiable human participants in research in visual studies research are developed. © 2013 © 2013 Taylor & Francis. 
data management; human participants; image manipulation; informed consent; research integrity