Abstract
The article presents the statistical findings of a study that investigated the effects of gender on the ethical decision-making of professionals. Ethical dilemmas were presented to 1,809 teachers, doctors and lawyers in the form of a questionnaire. The individuals were asked to choose a course of action and provide reasons for their choice. What was of particular interest was how the professionals prioritised different moral theories in their decision-making; namely, whether the reasons they gave were deontological, consequential or virtue ethical in nature. The findings are significant for those seeking to revise and improve professional ethical education and practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 147-159 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | New Educational Review |
| Volume | 55 |
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| Publication status | Published - 21 Mar 2019 |
Keywords
- Ethical dilemmas
- Ethical reasoning
- Gender
- Professional practice
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education