Hierarchies of Ethical Principles for Ethical Decision Making in Social Work

被引:11
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作者
Harrington, Donna [1 ]
Dolgoff, Ralph [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Maryland, Sch Social Work, 525 W Redwood St, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
来源
ETHICS & SOCIAL WELFARE | 2008年 / 2卷 / 02期
关键词
Ethical Decision Making; Ethical Principles; Hierarchy of Ethical Principles; Social Work Education;
D O I
10.1080/17496530802117680
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
Social workers frequently encounter ethical dilemmas in their daily practice. This paper examines the utility of hierarchies of ethical principles as tools for ethical decision making. Because of limited research on this topic, the degree of agreement on ordering of ethical principles is unknown. This paper presents illustrative data that suggest variability in individual hierarchies and priorities, which may depend on the circumstances of a situation. Recommendations for using hierarchies of ethical principles in social work education and practice are discussed and a detailed example of how different hierarchies may lead to making different decisions is provided.
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页码:183 / 196
页数:14
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