A1 Journal article (refereed)
Health and social care educators’ ethical competence (2020)
Koskinen, C., Koskinen, M., Koivula, M., Korpi, H., Koskimäki, M., Lähteenmäki, M.-L., Mikkonen, K., Saaranen, T., Salminen, L., Sjögren, T., Sormunen, M., Wallin, O., & Kääriäinen, M. (2020). Health and social care educators’ ethical competence. Nursing Ethics, 27(4), 1115-1126. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733019871678
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Koskinen, Camilla; Koskinen, Monika; Koivula, Meeri; Korpi, Hilkka; Koskimäki, Minna; Lähteenmäki, Marja-Leena; Mikkonen, Kristina; Saaranen, Terhi; Salminen, Leena; Sjögren, Tuulikki; et al.
Journal or series: Nursing Ethics
ISSN: 0969-7330
eISSN: 1477-0989
Publication year: 2020
Volume: 27
Issue number: 4
Pages range: 1115-1126
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733019871678
Publication open access: Not open
Publication channel open access:
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/68430
Publication is parallel published: http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi-fe2019102434587
Abstract
Educators’ ethical competence is of crucial importance for developing students’ ethical thinking. Previous studies describe educators’ ethical codes and principles. This article aims to widen the understanding of health- and social care educators’ ethical competence in relation to core values and ethos.
Theoretical background and key concepts:
The study is based on the didactics of caring science and theoretically links the concepts ethos and competence.
Methods:
Data material was collected from nine educational units for healthcare and social service in Finland. In total 16 semi-structured focus group interviews with 48 participants were conducted. The interviews were analysed with a thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke.
Ethical considerations:
The study is approved by the Declaration of Helsinki, the legislation regarding personal data and the General Data Protection Regulation. The study received ethical permission from the University of Jyväskylä. Informed consent was obtained from all the educational units and participants in the study.
Findings:
The findings are presented based on three general patterns, an ethical basic motive, an ethical bearing and ethical actions. Subthemes are Humane view of students as unique individuals with individual learning, Bearing of tactfulness and firmness, Bearing of perceptiveness and accessibility, Bearing of satisfaction and joy over student learning, Valuing bearing towards each oneself and colleagues, Ability to interact and flexibility, Collegiality and a supportive work community and Educators as role models and inspirators.
Conclusion:
Educators’ personal and professional ethos is crucial to student learning, personal growth and ethical reasoning. Therefore, it is important to further develop educators’ training regarding ethical competence.
Keywords: ethical education; teachers; nurse educators; health care teachers; qualitative research; nursing science
Free keywords: ethical competence; educators; health and social care; caring science; qualitative study
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2020
JUFO rating: 2
