Moral Issues Research Articles

Does whistleblowing always compromise bureaucratic reputation? Exploring the role of accountability institutions through bureaucratic reputation theory

ABSTRACT Organizational reputation is subject to losses when whistleblowing occurs. Based on ethics management and bureaucratic reputation theories, we examined whether the loss could vary depending on whistleblowing channels, such as official channels of accountability institutions (U.S. Office of Special Counsel and Office of Inspector General), and unofficial channels (media) and the existence of whistleblowing management from official channels. From survey experiments with U.S. citizens, we found reputational loss may occur after whistleblowing, but it could be mitigated when managed properly through accountability institutions. Our findings suggest the importance of governments showing efforts to resolve moral issues from citizens’ views.

Capital Decision of Islamic Banks in Developing Countries

The study investigates capital decisions of Islamic banks in developing countries. The study uses 96 Islamic banks in developing countries from period of 2007 to 2021. By applying the random effect model with cluster regression, the findings reveal that all variables are found to be negatively correlated with the capital buffer. The results recommend regulators in developing countries to ensure Islamic banks maintain consistent capital ratios at all times to address the moral hazard issue that is apparent in larger banks. In response to economic cycles, Islamic banks are also encouraged to manage their capital buffers in a counter-cyclical manner.

Why moral psychology needs personality psychology.

People vary in how they perceive, think about, and respond to moral issues. Clearly, we cannot fully understand the psychology of morality without accounting for individual differences in moral functioning. But decades of neglect of and explicit skepticism toward such individual differences has resulted in a lack of integration between moral psychology and personality psychology-the study of psychological differences between people. In recent years, these barriers to progress have started to break down. This special issue aims to celebrate and further increase the visibility of the personality psychology of morality. Here, we introduce the articles in this special issue by highlighting some important contributions a personality-based perspective has to offer moral psychology-particularly in comparison to the currently prominent social psychological approach. We show that personality psychology is well-placed to (a) contribute toward a rigorous empirical foundation for moral psychology, (b) tackle the conceptualization and assessment of stable moral tendencies, (c) assess the predictive validity of moral traits in relation to consequential outcomes, (d) uncover the mechanisms underlying individual differences in moral judgments and behavior, and (e) provide insights into moral development. For these reasons, we believe that moral psychology needs personality psychology to reach its full scholarly potential.

Illuminating Medical Education Through Moral Case Deliberations: A Narrative Review.

In the field of medical education, moral case deliberations refer to a structured process, wherein health professionals together discuss and analyze moral issues or ethical dilemmas encountered in their clinical practice. The purpose of the current review is to explore the merits of moral case deliberations, identify the components, enumerate the strategies that can be used for implementation, and enlist the potential challenges and the remedial measures to overcome them. Moral case deliberations can be implemented in medical education in several ways that can be seamlessly integrated into the existing medical curriculum without stretching the overall duration of the training period. The path to successfully implement moral case deliberations in a medical school has its own share of challenges, and we must be aware of them to adopt countermeasures to overcome them. In conclusion, moral case deliberations play a vital role in augmenting ethical competence and establishing a culture of reflective practice among medical students. As medical students are bound to encounter multiple ethical dilemmas in their future clinical practice, it is our responsibility to incrementally expose them to such cases as a part of their undergraduate training to eventually prepare them for effective healthcare delivery.

Menjelajahi Fenomena Sosial Dalam Pendididkan dan Teologi: Tantangan dan Peluang

Social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology will discuss various contemporary social phenomena that influence the education and theology system, giving rise to contextual issues that arise in current educational and theological practices, the impact of social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology on the development of society and religion. As well as things that can respond effectively to existing social challenges and contextual issues. In compiling this article, the author used descriptive qualitative methods. The descriptive qualitative method is a research method that creates systematic, factual and accurate descriptions (words) and images regarding the facts being investigated. The author looks for supporting facts through previous research from journals or books in accordance with the problems raised based on the findings. findings, facts and literature that support finding solutions to existing problems. This concerns cultural and religious diversity, issues of morality in the digital era. And not only that, the impact of social phenomena and contextual issues will be discussed, including the contextual meaning and purpose of education and theology, the context that shapes educational and theological theories, how do we do education and theology in a context like this? That is, being a witness to society , building dialogue between religious communities, creating harmony. The social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology are such that the challenges in these two fields are often interrelated. Education must be responsive to social change and consider contextual issues, while theology also needs to understand social dynamics to provide views that are relevant in the context of life. The synergy between education and theology can help shape a more inclusive society and a deeper understanding of human values.

Empathy-----moral behavior or immoral behavior

The concept of transference, rooted in psychoanalysis, involves projecting buried emotions and desires onto a therapist. Developed by Sigmund Freud, this enduring concept remains relevant today, particularly in psychological counseling. This paper explores the intricate interplay of empathy and moral considerations within counseling. Examining these dynamics enhances our understanding of emotional and ethical components, thus improving the effectiveness of psychological interventions. Freud's notion of transference as unconscious emotions surfacing during therapy has transcended time. It prompts us to question its influence on contemporary counseling. Concurrently, modern research delves into empathy's interaction with moral dilemmas in counseling. Balancing emotional resonance with ethics is crucial as counseling becomes more complex. Exploring empathy and moral crisis holds significance. It aids practitioners in using empathy while maintaining ethical boundaries. This research empowers mental health professionals to navigate transference and moral issues with wisdom. In summary, studying transference, empathy, and moral crises deepens our grasp of the human psyche. Combining historical foundations with modern inquiries elevates counseling's quality—refined techniques, heightened ethics, and commitment to well-being.

Evolution and Deepening of Antagonistic Characters in Films: A Typological Analysis and Exploration of Empathy Construction

This paper explores antagonistic characters in films, specifically focusing on the concept of “empathetic antagonists.” Through a review of relevant literature, the paper defines empathetic antagonists, examines their evolutionary processes, categorizes them, and elucidates their significance in film narratives and how they evoke empathy in the audience. Firstly, the paper reviews prior studies related to empathetic antagonists and provides a conceptual framework. Secondly, it traces the evolution of antagonist characters from simple, one-dimensional evil personas to complex, multifaceted characters with depth. Thirdly, the paper classifies empathetic antagonists into four main types: Complex Motivation, Moral Struggle, Complicated Relationships, and Diverse Backgrounds. Additionally, it offers suggestions for scriptwriting and actor interpretation in shaping these characters. Finally, by synthesizing these aspects, the paper concludes that antagonistic characters in films have transitioned from initially simplistic and flat representations to complex and three-dimensional depictions, evolving from uni-dimensional evil to profound humanity. This trend not only enhances the artistic quality of films but also prompts audiences to contemplate issues of humanity, morality, and emotions. In the future, filmmakers can continue exploring the multifaceted qualities of antagonist characters to enrich character experiences and create more captivating works. Simultaneously, actors need to accurately convey the emotions and complexities of these characters during performances, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. This research is instrumental in understanding the role and impact of antagonist characters in film narratives and offers guidance for creating in-depth and empathetic antagonist characters.

The Moral Asymmetry of Conscientious Provision and Conscientious Refusal: Insights from Oppression and Allyship

Conscientious refusal involves decisions by healthcare workers, on grounds of their conscience, to refuse to provide legal, professionally permissible and safe health interventions to patients. Conscientious provision involves decisions by healthcare workers, also on grounds of conscience, to provide safe and beneficial healthcare to patients that is prohibited by law or policy. Some bioethicists believe that the moral issues governing both are identical, and that if one permits conscientious refusals, one should also permit conscientious provisions. This article argues that this assumption of symmetry is incorrect. To demonstrate this, it does the following: first, it establishes why it matters that we understand the difference between them; second, it describes three recent cases of conscientious provision in Canadian healthcare to help characterize its nature and scope; third, it situates these cases in a socio-economically nuanced analysis of the role of the conscientious provider under conditions or privilege and oppression; finally, it applies insights from the cases and the intersectional analysis to common criticisms of conscientious refusal to reinforce the fundamental asymmetries between conscientious refusal and conscientious provision.

The genre diversity of A.P. Chekhov's work and his vision of reality

The author examines the genre diversity of A.P. Chekhov's literary work. It is noted that Chekhov's works have an acute social orientation, pronounced psychologism, and a subtle artistic description of the literary characters. It is said that an interested reader can observe a deep insight into everyday reality, while experiencing a sense of inevitability of fundamental changes in society. Attention is paid to the speech features of Chekhov's characters, which allow us to accurately characterize their natural essence in a sufficiently capacious form. At the same time, the importance of using the innovative subtext in the works of Anton Chekhov, the linguistic means of character behavior, is fixed, taking into account the fact that the text and the subtext are separated and often contradict each other. It is stated that the bright artistic talent of A.P. Chekhov demonstrated the power of typicality, which allowed the images of his many literary creations to become household names. In addition, the features of Anton Chekhov's dramaturgy, his depiction of real life on the stage, and a detailed description of everyday life are outlined. It is said about the reception of Chekhov's dramatic works by modern domestic and foreign masters of culture. It is concluded that the demand for individual author's receptions of Chekhov's intertext in modern drama certainly confirms the relevance of his works to date. It is emphasized that this is due to the socio-philosophical nature of theatrical productions that touch on moral issues of human existence, since Chekhov's desire for the truth of life and the truth of everyday life creates prerequisites for increased interest in them at all times. A common thread is the idea that the prose and drama of the creator formed the conditions for the further development of realistic traditions in world literature.

Contemplating on the end of integrated care-part II: Living the questions to foster adaptability.

This article extends the use of the ecocycle planning framework to describe challenges ahead for the integrated care and Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA). The authors make the case that to remain agile and adaptable, there are contextual, ecological, and moral challenges that integrated care and CFHA should keep in the forefront as they navigate the future of an inequitable health care system that is morphing at a rapid pace. These influences include but are not limited to challenges of social determinants of health, artificial intelligence, generational differences in technology among older and younger populations, the moral issue of poverty, challenges to retain an integrated care workforce, and rethinking development of evidence-based supported treatments for integrated care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Influencer Marketing Across Cultures: Strategies and Impact

Influencer marketing has emerged as a key component of contemporary brand communication strategies because it provides exceptional chances to interact with a wide range of people across cultural divides. This study examines the subtleties of influencer marketing tactics used in diverse cultural contexts and assesses how they affect customer behavior and brand performance. We investigate how brands negotiate cultural variations, modify content, and choose influencers to effectively resonate with target audiences globally through a thorough analysis of the research and case studies. We also examine the moral and legal issues that arise when cross-cultural influencers work together. This paper offers practical insights for marketers looking to leverage influencer marketing in multicultural settings by examining growing trends and successful initiatives

A Brief Overview of the Islamic Ethics of Suicide and Suicide-Related Contemporary Issues from a Sunnī Perspective: A Primer for Clinicians and Researchers.

Suicide is a growing global health concern with complex socioeconomic implications. Understanding psychosocial resiliency factors may facilitate suicide prevention. Religious moral objections to suicide, including those inspired by the Islamic faith, appear to promote resilience to suicide. However, few English-language resources provide an overview of Islam's moral and ethical position on suicide, potentially hindering treatment of, and research on, suicide risk among Muslims. In the current paper, Islam's unanimous prohibition of suicide is explored and contextualized within the religion's foundational principles regarding the sanctity of life, the role and necessity of hardships, and one's responsibility to care for their body and to maintain their rights to their community. The role of harsh deterrents to suicide are contrasted with the impetus to show compassion to the deceased and the bereaved. Given the increasing focus on suicide-related topics such as euthanasia/ medical assistance in dying (MAID) and suicide contagion, Islam's ethical and legal position on suicide is discussed in the context of these contemporary moral issues.

LITERARY REPRESENTATION OF THE MEMORY OF WAR IN THE SHORT PROSE BY OLES HONCHAR

The paper examines the specifics of the literary expression of war memories in small epic forms by O. Honchar. The literary representation of the wartime past determines the actualization of autobiographical factors and deepens the psychologization of the image. It also shapes the peculiarities of the time-space and narrative organization of the works.
 Referring to the past causes modifications of the chronotope: the war is integrated into the present of the author and his interlocutors. It appears through the prism of the perception of participants and eyewitnesses, seemingly relived here and now. The representation of the past in new temporal coordinates determines its understanding from the distance of time and reinterpretation of the experience on the worldview and philosophical plane. The traumatic impact of war in the stories of O. Honchar is most often revealed through moral and ethical issues, such as the behavior and choice of a person in a borderline situation. Therefore, in the space of memories of the war, which are always alive and relevant for the author and his heroes, the theme “man and war” plays a key role. The problem of preserving moral and ethical values in the extreme conditions of war (“From Those Nights,” “March Mud,” “Always Soldiers”) is closely related to issues of individual self-realization, choice, and sacrifice (“Ode to the House in the Snow,” “Woman in Gray,” “Bondarivna”). In the stories by O. Honchar, the memory of the war is represented in various forms of the heroes’ reminiscences of their experiences, embodied in specific, generalized images (breadcrumbs, March mud, place of arms).
 The individual and collective memories of the war take shape as heroes verbalize their wartime past. This process helps them to overcome the trauma. As the heroes-narrators of Honchar’s stories return through memories to the space-time of the war, they relive the traumas of the past, consciously or subconsciously attempting to release and, consequently, overcome them.

An Ethical Study of Generative AI from the Actor-Network Theory Perspective

The widespread use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the innovation and generation of communication content is mainly due to its exceptional creative ability, operational efficiency, and compatibility with diverse industries. Nevertheless, this has also sparked ethical problems, such as unauthorized access to data, biased decision-making by algorithms, and criminal use of generated content. In order to tackle the security vulnerabilities linked to Generative Artificial Intelligence, we analyze ChatGPT as a case study within the framework of Actor-Network Theory. We have discovered a total of nine actors, including both human and non-human creatures. We examine the actors and processes of translation involved in the ethical issues related to ChatGPT and analyze the key players involved in the emergence of moral issues. The objective is to explore the origins of the ethical issues that arise with Generative Artificial Intelligence and provide a particular perspective on the governance of Generative Artificial Intelligence.

Moral awareness and different orders of relevance in participatory research with older people and professionals (online first)

Limitations are described in the literature in relation to the actual involvement of older people in action research activities. Empirical social research involving any form of data collection has an impact on the people and the setting studied. Researchers should strive to be morally aware of such an impact. The article describes case studies of participatory research in Sweden, Italy and Portugal. It highlights moral issues confronted by researchers. Moreover actual examples of different order of priorities among researchers and participants are provided. The study shows possible spaces for collaboration, while recognizing the difference of interests and priorities among researchers and participants.

Moral awareness and different orders of relevance in participatory research with older people and professionals

Limitations are described in the literature in relation to the actual involvement of older people in action research activities. Empirical social research involving any form of data collection has an impact on the people and the setting studied. Researchers should strive to be morally aware of such an impact. The article describes case studies of participatory research in Sweden, Italy and Portugal. It highlights moral issues confronted by researchers. Moreover actual examples of different order of priorities among researchers and participants are provided. The study shows possible spaces for collaboration, while recognizing the difference of interests and priorities among researchers and participants.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Chip: A Review on ‘Brain-Reading’ Device

With its novel bidirectional communication method, Neuralink, the brain-reading gadget created by Elon Musk, is poised to transform human-machine relations. It represents a revolutionary combination of health science, neurology, and artificial intelligence. Neuralink is a potentially beneficial brain implant that consists of tiny electrodes placed behind the ear and a small chip. It can be used to treat neurological conditions and improve cognitive function. Important discussions are nevertheless sparked by ethical worries about abuse, privacy, and security. It is important to maintain a careful balance between the development of technology and moral issues, as seen by the imagined future in which people interact with computers through thinking processes. In order for Neuralink to be widely accepted and responsibly incorporated into the fabric of human cognition and connectivity, ongoing discussions about ethical standards, regulatory frameworks, and societal ramifications are important. Meanwhile, new advancements in Brain-Chip-Interfaces (BCHIs) bring the larger context into focus. By enhancing signal transmission between nerve cells and chips, these developments offer increased signal fidelity and improved spatiotemporal resolution. The potential revolutionary influence of these innovations on neuroscience and human-machine symbiosis raises important considerations about the ethical and societal consequences of these innovations.

Kampung Janda: Konstruksi Sosial Media Online Terhadap Perempuan yang Pernah Bersuami di Kota Banjarbaru

The existence of public perception about the news of the nickname “widow village” in Banjarbaru City, apparently caused pros and cons in the community. This research aims to find out the social construction in online media towards “widow village”. The type of research is descriptive qualitative using a constructivism paradigm approach. Data collection used observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis used Robert N. Entman's framing analysis model. The theories used are social construction of mass media and critical discourse analysis. The results of this study show that in the news search column delivered by online media such as Tribunnews.com, there is a regular distribution of news, varied titles and erratic release dates. After further investigation, there are only two news contents that are slightly different in the Tribunnews.com media. Meanwhile, the results of fieldwork in the dialectical process of social construction are shown in three simultaneous processes, namely internalization, objectivation, and externalization. Internalization shows how the outside community reflects the “widow village” from interactions and actions. Objectivation shows how people begin to understand what is constructed. Externalization shows how people show their views or attitudes when they have been constructed on the news of “widow village” at some time later. The conclusion that can be drawn is that some of the elements highlighted from the media's perspective are considered not only gender bias but also morality issues, such as one of the widowed female informants who is still angry and difficult to return to talking about the topic. It is important, as much as possible, to sort out which news is good and true with false or lies, don't just focus on images and news content and easily demean fellow beings, whether women or men.

Monetary wisdom: Can yoking religiosity (God) and the love of money (mammon) in performance and humane contexts inspire honesty? The Matthew Effect in Religion

AbstractReligion inspires honesty. The love of money incites dishonesty. Religious and monetary values apply to all religions. We develop a formative theoretical model of monetary wisdom, treat religiosity (God) and the love of money (mammon), as two yoked antecedents—competing moral issues (Time 1), and frame the latent construct in good barrels (performance or humane contexts, Time 2), which leads to (dis)honesty (Time 3). We explore the direct and indirect paths and the model across genders. Our three‐wave panel data (411 participants) show that religious and monetary values are negatively correlated. Directly, religiosity consistently curbs dishonesty; surprisingly, the love of money has no impact on dishonesty. In the performance context, the two mediation effects reduce dishonesty. Across genders, this mediation effect is nonsignificant for males but significantly excites females' honesty. In the humane context, the two mediation effects are nonsignificant. Across genders, for the love of money, males passively curb dishonesty by omission, and females actively engage in honesty by commission. Decision‐makers must challenge people's moral issues, frame them in good barrels, and help people become good apples, choice architects, and moral and ethical decision‐makers, promoting the Matthew effect in religion. We offer practical implications to individuals and organizations.

Biotechnological fixes and the Big Three urgent moral challenges facing the global livestock industry

The current global food system, and in particular the livestock industry, has been effective at providing low-cost calories to large segments of the population, but it also causes significant harms and poses serious risks. In particular, the global food system currently likely causes billions of animals to suffer every year, significantly contributes to climate change, and threatens public health via the possibility of zoonotic disease. There are many other problems that have been identified with the livestock industry, but these three threats, which I refer to as the Big Three, are among the most urgent moral issues in the world. Significant progress could be made to address all three of these risks if the global population moved to a primarily plant-based diet. However, there are reasons to believe this possibility is unrealistic given current consumer preferences and political realities. As an alternative, one could ask whether an approach relying entirely on novel biotechnology could be used to address the urgent moral challenges of the global livestock industry without substantially changing the consumer experience or facing political backlash. In this paper I consider what such a scenario would look like, and argue that failing to address any one of these three major issues would be a serious moral failing. Though many other suggestions have been made looking at how biotechnology might address individual issues, this paper suggests that in order to avoid the need for difficult behavioral and political changes, biotechnological solutions would ultimately need to be developed that address welfare, environmental, and public health concerns.