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Leading by example: how to empower supervisors as role models
Miriam van Loon1, Joeri Tijdink1, Natalie Evans1
1Department of Ethics, Law and Humanities, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Supervisors are key to fostering responsible conduct of research (RCR) by acting as role models for PhD candidates. Empowerment offers a framework for effective RCR role modeling to cultivate a positive research culture.
Area of Science:
- Research Ethics
- Scientific Integrity
- Academic Supervision
Background:
- Supervisors are crucial for promoting responsible conduct of research (RCR).
- Their role as mentors provides opportunities for demonstrating proper research practices.
- Effective role modeling is essential for training young researchers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define "leading by example" in academic supervision.
- To examine current applications of role modeling in RCR supervision.
- To explore empowerment as a strategy for enhancing RCR role modeling.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of role modeling in supervision.
- Exploration of the empowerment perspective in RCR.
- Literature review on supervision and research integrity.
Main Results:
- "Leading by example" involves actively demonstrating RCR principles.
- Current role modeling practices in RCR supervision are varied.
- Empowerment offers a structured approach to RCR role modeling.
Conclusions:
- Supervisors significantly influence RCR through role modeling.
- The concept of empowerment can guide effective RCR role modeling.
- Fostering a positive research culture requires intentional RCR mentorship.
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