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Measuring nurses' moral judgments.

R S Parker

    Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Inconsistent findings in nursing moral reasoning studies suggest Kohlberg's theory lacks construct validity. Gilligan's relational theory offers a promising alternative for future research in nursing ethics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Ethics
    • Moral Development Theory
    • Psychological Measurement

    Background:

    • Studies on nurses' moral reasoning have produced conflicting results.
    • Existing research often relies on Kohlberg's theory of moral development.
    • The construct validity of Kohlberg's theory and its application in nursing are questioned.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate the construct validity of Kohlberg's moral development theory in nursing.
    • To explore alternative theoretical frameworks for understanding moral reasoning in nurses.
    • To propose and advocate for the testing of Gilligan's relational theory in nursing samples.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Cronbach and Meehl's interpretive framework for construct validity assessment.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • Analyzed existing literature on moral reasoning in nursing.
  • Critically reviewed Kohlberg's theory and related measurement instruments.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a lack of construct validity for Kohlberg's theory of moral development in the context of nursing.
    • Identified inconsistencies and limitations in applying Kohlberg's framework to nurses' moral reasoning.
    • Highlighted the need for alternative theoretical perspectives.

    Conclusions:

    • Kohlberg's theory and associated measures are not adequately valid for studying moral reasoning in nurses.
    • Gilligan's relational theory of moral orientations presents a viable alternative for future nursing research.
    • Further investigation into relational moral orientations is recommended for nursing ethics.