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Speaking up: a moral obligation

B Kelly

    Nursing Forum
    |April 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Speaking up is a moral obligation that requires courage and habit. Overcoming fear and uneasiness to voice concerns leads to increased self-respect and fosters a legacy of moral action.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ethics in Nursing
    • Moral Psychology
    • Professional Development

    Background:

    • Modern life demands attention to daily responsibilities, potentially leaving little room for introspection or personal growth.
    • There is a need to explore activities that can awaken deeper personal engagement and self-awareness.
    • Nursing Forum encourages readers to confront avoided topics due to bias, fear, or uneasiness to foster intellectual and spiritual expansion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the concept of "speaking up" as a moral obligation.
    • To explore the relationship between speaking up, moral courage, and habit formation.
    • To analyze the challenges associated with speaking up and the detrimental effects of silence.

    Main Methods:

    • The paper conceptually explores the act of speaking up.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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  • It examines the psychological and ethical dimensions of moral courage.
  • It discusses the development of moral habits through consistent action.

    • Main Results:

    • Speaking up, despite difficulties, is presented as a moral imperative.
    • Silence carries significant negative consequences, both personally and professionally.
    • Engaging in the act of speaking up yields substantial benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • The act of speaking up enhances self-respect and builds personal courage.
    • Developing the habit of speaking up creates a positive legacy for others.
    • Confronting discomfort to voice concerns is essential for personal and professional integrity.