Predictors of Ethical Stress, Moral Action and Job Satisfaction in Health Care Social Workers
Year: 2008
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Value conflicts can be a source of ethical stress for social workers in health care settings. That stress, unless mediated by the availability of ethical resource services, can lead to social workers' dissatisfaction with their positions and careers, and possibly result in needed professionals leaving the field. This study explored social workers' experiences in dealing with ethical issues in health care settings. Findings showed the inter-relationship between selected individual and organizational factors and overall ethical stress, the ability to take moral actions, the impact of ethical stress on job satisfaction, and the intent to leave position.
Source: Social Work in Health Care
Authors: Patricia O'Donnell, Adrienne Farrar, Karlynn Brintzenhofeszoc, Ann Patrick Conrad, Marion Danis, Christine Grady, Carol Taylor, Connie M. Ulrich
Language: English
Topic: Ethics in medical practice
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2105848244