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Challenging misperceptions about nurses' moral reasoning.

L Duckett1, M Rowan-Boyer, M B Ryden

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Nursing Research
|November 1, 1992
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This study clarifies moral reasoning in nursing. Nurse moral reasoning scores are comparable to peers and increase with education, contrary to some literature.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Moral Development
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning has been applied to nursing, but discussions are often unclear.
  • Previous assertions about nurses' moral reasoning levels may be based on inaccuracies.
  • A need exists to clarify theoretical and measurement issues in nursing moral reasoning research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify theoretical and measurement issues in moral reasoning among nurses.
  • To critically review existing literature on the moral reasoning of nursing students and nurses.
  • To address inaccuracies and misperceptions in the nursing literature regarding moral development.

Main Methods:

  • Critical literature review focusing on studies using the Defining Issues Test (DIT).
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Analysis of theoretical underpinnings and measurement properties of moral reasoning assessments.
  • Examination of data on moral reasoning scores in nursing populations.

    • Main Results:

    • The moral reasoning of nurses, similar to other groups, generally improves with higher levels of formal education.
    • Nurses' moral reasoning scores are typically comparable to, and sometimes exceed, those of their academic peers.
    • Existing studies on nursing moral reasoning require enhanced rigor and accuracy in reporting.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate interpretation and reporting of moral reasoning scores are crucial in nursing research.
    • The moral reasoning of nurses is comparable to other educated groups and advances with education.
    • Further rigorous research is needed to fully understand moral development in the nursing profession.