Purpose: This study was aimed to examine the background of the emergence of qualitative research and the purpose pursued by qualitative research. Based on this, it was to derive ethical principles and considerations that the researcher should reflect and practice in the process of conducting qualitative research. Methods: A review article was constructed by collecting and analyzing extensive literature related to the research ethics topics. Results: In a human subject research, both positivistic and qualitative researchers should most sensitively consider the protection of the research subjects, especially those in vulnerable situations. Ethical principles for human subject research can be suggested as follows. The first is to respect and protect the subject's autonomy, which is linked to the principle of informed consent and subject protection. Second, the researcher should conduct research according to the best interests of the study participants. This is linked to the selection of research topics and the reciprocity of the research results. Third, it is necessary to maintain an open attitude to the study participants. To this end, it is also linked to the researcher's open and sympathetic attitude to respect the emotions and experiences of the study participants, and to treat them truthfully without hiding or deceived during the data collection process. Conclusion: The core purpose of qualitative research is to restore humanity. Qualitative research needs to go deeper into the lives of others. Researchers who are conducting qualitative research must reflect on ethics and consider ethical guidelines.

서 론
    1. 연구의 필요성
본 론
    1. 질적연구의 출현 배경
    2. 질적연구의 윤리적 문제
결 론
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• 강성례(가톨릭꽃동네대학교 간호학과) | Kang Sung Ye (Department of Nursing, Catholic Kkottongnae University) Corresponding author