The Role of Moral Intelligence and Social Capital in Nurses' Responsibility: The Variable Share of Professional Ethic
akhlāq-i pizishkī i.e., Medical Ethics,
Vol. 14 No. 45 (1399),
30 March 2020
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Page 1-15
https://doi.org/10.22037/mej.v14i45.34320
Abstract
Background and Aim: Given the important role of nurses in promoting health in society, their responsibility in performing their critical task is of particular importance and guarantees health indicators and improving the quality of nursing services. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the role of moral intelligence and social capital in responsibility with the mediating role of professional ethic of nurses of Valiasr Hospital in Lamerd, Fars province.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed by descriptive correlation method. The statistical population of the study included all nurses of Valiasr Lamerd Hospital, 300 people. The sample size was 169 according to the statistical population and using stratified random sampling method and Morgan table. Standard questionnaires of moral intelligence (Lnick & Kiel), social capital (Nahapiet & Ghoshal), responsibility (Carroll) and professional ethic (Gregory) were used to collect data. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling using SPSS and LISREL software.
Findings: The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between the variables of moral intelligence and social capital with nurses' professional ethic. Also, the correlation coefficient between the variables of professional ethic and responsibility (r=0.39) is positive and significant. At the same time, with the mediation of professional ethic, the variables of moral intelligence and social capital can precede nurses' responsibility.
Ethical Considerations: The objectives of the research and the confidentiality of information were explained to the participants and their informed consent was obtained.
Conclusion: This study showed that moral intelligence, social capital and professional ethic have an effective role in nurses 'responsibility and in order to promote nurses' responsibility along with responsibility training, these factors should also be considered.
Cite this article as: Razzaghi M, Balouch S, Ghalavandi H, Mousavinia SM. The Role of Moral Intelligence and Social Capital in Nurses' Responsibility: The Variable Share of Professional Ethic. Faṣlnāmah-i akhlāq-i pizishkī i.e., Quarterly Journal of Medical Ethics. 2020; 14(45): e31.
- Moral Intelligence; Social Capital; Responsibility; Professional Ethic; Nurse
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