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According to page 128, the section entitled Codes of Ethics for fieldwork was achieved and upheld by Robert. During Roberts study, he ensured that each participant’s identity will be kept anonymous. He was upholding his ethical duty of maintaining anonymity, as well as protecting his participants from any harm. “Because of his thoughtful and detailed explanation, the men felt secure and protected and, so, consented to participate in the study (Madison, p.67).” Robert’s honesty about his study allowed him to obtain a good rapport with his participants which proceeded to them giving Robert consent to use them in his study. In Robert’s case, it was apparent that he was putting his participants first because by being honest with them, he was giving them the choice to participate in the study or not. Robert was upholding the AAA’s code of ethics.