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THE MORAL SENSITIVITY OF SOCIAL WORKERS Some preliminary research outcomes ENSACT Conference (Istanbul 18-04-2013). Ed de Jonge UAS Utrecht Netherlands [email protected]. CONCLUSION (cf. Socrates). Cooperation in ethical research by teachers/researchers and - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THE MORAL SENSITIVITY OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Some preliminary research outcomes
ENSACT Conference (Istanbul 18-04-2013)
Ed de JongeUAS Utrecht [email protected]
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CONCLUSION (cf. Socrates)
Cooperation in ethical research
by teachers/researchers and
students/practitioners can be an
excellent way of teaching and learning
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INTRODUCTION: research
Main objective: improving the moral expertise of (ambulatory) social workers, and thereby the moral quality and effectiveness of social work practice
Cooperation (co-financed by SIA-RAAK): Research group: innovation of social work; subgroup: moral
decision making (UAS Utrecht Netherlands) Six regional welfare organizations (Cumulus, Leger des
Heils, LSG Rentray, Sherpa, Stade, Zonnehuizen)
Duration: 1 year of preparation (2011-2012) 2 years of research (2012-2014) NB: continuation of cooperation
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MORAL EXPERTISE: research outset
Improving moral expertise presupposes knowing what moral expertise is
Main research activities Literature search Lots of (informal) discussions Conceptualization
Outcome: learned ignorance (cf. Socrates) We do not know exactly just what moral expertise is, but we are convinced that at least 5 elements are important
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MORAL EXPERTISE: 5 elements
Identity (being): professional and personal, values and virtues, moral consciousness, self care
Motivation (wanting): inspiration, passion, calling, commitment
Sensitivity (sensing): emotions, intuitions, instincts
Frames of reference (thinking): vocabulary, notions, concepts, theories, viewpoints
Skills (doing): imagination, reflection, discussion, deciding, justifying, self management
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MORAL SENSITIVITY
Intention: developing a practice based theory (cf. Socratic midwifery)
Method: cooperation of 3 researchers and 12 practitioners
Activities: Reflective writing: describing a moral issue Reflective writing: noticing the moral dimension Synthesizing: first draft Reading: correct and complete? Discussion: amendments Etc. (version 3)
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MORAL SENSITIVITY: reported aspects
Failure of expertise (cf. professional wisdom) Failure of judgment: good, values, rules, virtues, interests,
alternatives, consequences Failure of decision making Failure of taking actions
Emotionally being moved Basic emotions: restlessness, discomfort, anxiety, irritation,
ambivalence Signalling emotions: worries, fear, suspicion, anger Secondary emotions: guilt, uncertainty, failure,
disappointment, sadness, pain, desperateness
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MORAL SENSITIVITY: aspects of ethics work
Professional nature of emotionally being moved Self-consciousness Reflection Self directing
Preconditions for moral sensitivity Taking responsibility for the situation Being open to the situation Having real contact with the client(s)
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MORAL SENSITIVITY: positive side effects of research
Professionalization and empowerment of practitioners:
Becoming more aware of their own moral expertise and the complexity of it
Being able to make more consciously use of several elements of their moral expertise in their work
Being able to speak and discuss about moral issues more in connexion to themselves as professionals and as persons
Becoming a role model in their professional team
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CONCLUSION (cf. Socrates)
Cooperation in ethical research
by teachers/researchers and
students/practitioners can be an
excellent way of teaching and learning
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COMMERCIAL BREAK
Do you believe that 1 + 1 = 3?
Have you always wanted to
cooperate in ethical research?
Please contact us:
For sharing knowledge
is multiplying knowledge!
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SOCRATIC QUESTION
Concerning moral sensitivity:
Can social workers be too sensitive?