Social Ethics Research Articles

How college students help family members develop social ethics: An example from (COVID)-19 pandemic control

In this study our focus was on revealing the functional mechanism of college students' sense of responsibility in relation to COVID-19 prevention and control in the family. We conducted a survey with 1,056 students in five provinces in China. Results of structural equation modeling showed that students' sense of responsibility was significantly and positively correlated with their promotive voice, family cognitive cohesion, and pandemic prevention behavior at home. Sense of responsibility directly influenced their pandemic prevention behavior at home and indirectly affected this behavior through the mediating effects of promotive voice and family cognitive cohesion. There was also a chain mediation effect revealing the internal mechanism of students' sense of responsibility on the formation of family members' social morality and behavior, which is of significance in enriching understanding of social morality formation and improving the practice of ideological and political education in tertiary institutions.

Peran Guru PAI dalam Pencegahan Pergaulan Bebas di SMPN 1 Biru-Biru Kabupaten Deli Serdang

The aim of this research is to prevent promiscuity through the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers by forming the character of Muslim students who are devout and have noble morals. This study uses a qualitative approach using observation data triangulation, interviews and documentation. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The research location was carried out at SMP N 1 Biru-Biru, Deli Serdang Regency. The process was carried out for 3 months starting from 10 April – 10 June 2023. There were two data sources used, namely primary and secondary sources. The condition of promiscuity is caused by many influencing factors including internal and external factors. The promiscuity that exists at SMP N 1 Biru-biru includes dating between students and also the rise of pornographic and romantic displays at school. The PAI teacher's role as a teacher in teaching promiscuity and adultery material is good, in the sense that he has prepared a) planning in the form of preparing lesson plans for theme 8 (avoiding promiscuity and adultery) b) choosing methods and media for promiscuity and adultery material in learning; c) demonstrating teaching materials; d) prepare learning evaluations and conduct material assessments of promiscuity and adultery. Then, as an educator, namely a) instilling the values of Islamic sex education in Qur'an recital activities and youth recitations, and getting used to implementing Islamic sex education (separating seats during social gatherings or school events, dressing to cover one's private parts, and asking for permission); b) Activate religious culture in schools with supervision and monitoring; c) Assistance in Spiritual activities; d) Conducting guidance to students with problems; e) Become a role model in avoiding promiscuity and adultery by maintaining Islamic social ethics. As for the obstacles of PAI teachers in preventing promiscuity, there is a lack of cooperation between teachers and people.

Dakwah Melalui Podcast: Nilai – Nilai Agamis Generasi-Z Di Era Digital

Community service is carried out with the aim of preaching religious values ??to generation-Z in the digital era. Da'wah is carried out using podcast media at the Ash-Shomad mosque in Banten. The results of the dedication show that da'wah through podcast media runs well and smoothly. Material about the importance of religious values ??in generation-Z in the digital era has been conveyed well by the implementers. These values ??are ethics, morals, social relationships, the importance of personal character, self-control, social ethics and so on.

Design and Validation of Clinical Education Curriculum Pattern Based on Social Accountability for General Medicine Course: A Mixed Method Study

Introduction: In the social accountability of the curriculum, all medical education activities are aimed at training doctors who are able to meet the health needs of society. In Iran's medical education system, there is a weakness in responding to the needs of society, and the connection between students and society has gradually weakened. The purpose of this study was to design and validate a clinical education curriculum model based on social accountability for general medicine students. Methods: A sequential exploratory mixed-method approach was used to conduct this study at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. The model was designed using the inductive content analysis method in the qualitative stage and validated through the descriptive-survey method in the quantitative stage. In order to collect data in the qualitative part, the method of studying previous documents, scientific texts and semi-structured interviews with experts and specialists was used, and in the quantitative part, a questionnaire prepared by the researcher was used. The model was developed using the views of 14 professors and 5 general practitioners, selected through purposive and sequential sampling until information saturation was reached. The model was validated by obtaining opinions from 15 experts using a purposeful and criteria-based method. The content validity ratio (CVR) was estimated using the Lawshe's formula. Results: In the qualitative phase, this study identified the characteristics of an ideal clinical education curriculum for a general medicine course based on a social responsibility approach. The characteristics identified were based on the four elements of Tyler's model. Based on the findings of this part of the research, the extracted codes in 114 subcategories and 13 main categories include goals: knowledge, attitude, and skills; Content: clinical sciences and skills, health sciences, behavioral sciences, social and professional ethics, communication and leadership skills, and content organization; Teaching-learning methods: educational strategies, and teaching-learning methods; Assessment methods: performance assessment in vivo, performance assessment in vitro, and essay assignments. In the quantitative phase, the designed model's components and elements underwent validation through expert agreement and received approval with a content validity ratio of CVR=0.81. Conclusion: In the proposed pattern, the clinical competencies required by general practitioners were the main focus of designing, explaining and describing curriculum elements. Also, this model is designed in such a way that it can meet the needs of society and medical students. It is suggested that medical school officials and curriculum planners use the proposed model in designing the curriculum of general medicine courses to enable medical students to respond to the needs of society.

The lightning sheet: control and public shaming in the Albanian communist regime

The article addresses the phenomenon of fletërrufe, literally lightning sheet, which became epidemic in Albania since 1967. Animated by denunciation, mainly concerning work and socialist morality, the lightning sheet cultivated public humili- ation. Exploring mostly unpublished records and press articles, the research seeks to answer the following questions: What are the origins, the functions, the contents, and the consequences of fletërrufe? How does it turns into a device of public shaming, control, and conformism?

Strategi Pembelajaran PAI pada Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar di SMP Kreatif Aisyiyah Rejang Lebong

This study aims to analyze the implementation strategy of Islamic Religious Education Learning (PAI) at SMP Kreatif Aisyiyah in facing the challenges of the Society Era 5.0 in the context of the Independent Learning Curriculum. The research method used is qualitative with a case study model, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out by preparing, organizing, reading, and interpreting data in a qualitative narrative manner. The results showed that the PAI learning strategy at SMP Kreatif Aisyiyah adopts an interactive approach, integrating digital literacy, collaboration, and projects. This strategy uses technology and communication between students, and applies Islamic values in a real context, increasing Islamic understanding, digital skills, and cooperation. The stages of implementing this strategy include preparation, active learning, projects, and evaluation, with a holistic and student-centered approach. This approach enhances the relevance of Islamic values and students' readiness for the Era of Society 5.0. At SMP Kreatif Aisyiyah, students show a positive response to this strategy, with interactive methods and the use of technology that increases motivation, interest in learning, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students' character development includes tolerance, cooperation, integrity, and social ethics, which are important in preparing them for the Era of Society 5.0.

Educating dental students on social media ethics

Background: Ethics is essential in healthcare, including dentistry, to help dentists do the right things, build trust, and take good care of patients, but even though dentists learn about ethics, they still have some ethical problems, like sharing patient pictures without permission or criticizing other dentists on social media. Teaching ethics practically and interestingly could help them use ethical rules better in their work. Objective: To explain the better teaching mechanism about ethics to dental students, especially when using social media. Methods: Data was expected from dental medicine students at Airlangga University, who were taught ethics using four methods: conventional lectures, group discussions, paper assignments, and creating educational videos. Results: After completing the ethics class, students are expected to apply ethical principles as co-assistant doctors, extending to their use of social media. Conclusion: discussion-based classes significantly prepared dental medicine students for their roles as co-assistant doctors, fostering dynamic idea exchange, critical thinking, and practical application of ethical knowledge, especially when using social media.

Social responsibility and ethics in the teaching activities of Russian universities

Social responsibility and ethics in the teaching activities of Russian universities

‘We welcome migrants and the tourists come’: postmodern hospitality in Palermo, Sicily

AbstractIn Palermo, Sicily, actors use the metaphor of hospitality to profess cosmopolitan attitudes towards ‘migrants’. This raises a conceptual puzzle: hospitality and cosmopolitanism represent contradictory models of social ethics. But an ethnography of one social enterprise reveals that the hospitality in use is not traditional hospitality. Rather, employing what I call ‘postmodern hospitality’ shows a contemporary, reimagined form of hospitality that is compatible with the ‘Mediterranean cosmopolitanism’ invoked. Actors can thus declare sociopolitical aims of including ‘migrants’ while saving their ‘dying’ city. But this politics blurs with economic aims of attracting tourists. Following ‘postmodern hospitality’ shows how local actors use idealized images of Sicily to appeal to outsiders while attempting to subvert engrained ideas of Sicily as ‘backwards’. The risk is that they participate in the European spectacle of migration, and the commodification of notions of ‘Mediterraneanness’ and ‘Southernness’.

Interrogating the concept of vulnerability in social research ethics

This paper examines the concept of vulnerability in the context of social research ethics. An ambiguity is noted in use of this term: it may refer to an incapacity to provide informed consent to participate in a research project, or it may imply heightened susceptibility to the risk of harm. It is pointed out that vulnerability is a matter of degree, and that there are different sources and types of harm, which must be taken into account in any judgment about whether additional precautions are required to protect particular categories of research participants. Furthermore, such judgments must be sensitive to the particular context in which research is taking place. This is one of several considerations that raise questions about the desirability of the sort of pre-emptive ethical regulation that has become institutionalized in many countries over the past few decades, a form that is more appropriate to medical rather than to social research. However, this is not to deny that a concern with the vulnerability of research participants is necessary on the part of social researchers. Furthermore, it must be recognized that researchers themselves may be vulnerable to harm in the research process. Finally, some discussion is provided of the way in which a concern with vulnerability can conflict with other considerations that researchers need to take into account in doing their work. The key point is that vulnerability is a complex and controversial concept, and it requires careful handling in thinking about social research ethics.

Catalyzing Change: Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Indonesian Business

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the modern business world. This research analyzes the impact of AI adoption in businesses, focusing on the Indonesian business context. We combine literature analysis, cross-sector case studies, and interviews with business stakeholders. The research findings indicate that AI has shifted the business paradigm in Indonesia by enhancing operational efficiency, altering traditional business models, and supporting better decision-making. Challenges related to algorithmic bias and AI ethics are also identified. The implications of this research include the need for thoughtful management of AI adoption, collaboration with regulators, and increased education and awareness regarding social impact and ethics. Further research can deepen the understanding of AI's impact in diverse business contexts in Indonesia. This research provides a solid foundation for understanding AI's role in modern business, bridging the global and local dimensions to detail the impacts, challenges, and opportunities faced by organizations adopting this technology.

Editorial: “Social Work Ethics and Values in the Context of Criminal Rehabilitation”

The Social Work profession has seen a rise in the importance of criminal rehabilitation in recent years as a means of promoting justice and community well-being. The intersection of Social Work ethics and criminal rehabilitation presents a dynamic landscape that demands careful consideration and reflection. Examining the ethical aspects that influence social workers' practice is essential since they continue to be vital in helping people. To reintegrate into society after being convicted. This editorial aims to shed light on the ethical dimensions inherent in the endeavors of social workers as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by criminal rehabilitation. A commitment to social justice, an understanding of each person's intrinsic worth and dignity, and a concern for the welfare of society as a whole are among the fundamental principles that underpin the social work profession. These values form the basis of moral behaviour and are particularly significant when interacting with individuals who have a criminal history.

Berbagai Macam Ilmu dan Cara Memperolehnya

Humans are considered to be the most perfect creatures created by God because they are given the gift of knowledge and reason. This view is reflected in Qur'anic verses, such as Surah Al-Alaq (1-5), Surah Taha (20:114), and Surah Al-Mujadalah (58:11), which emphasize the importance of reading, studying, and social cooperation. Knowledge is considered a gift from God that distinguishes humans from the rest of His creation. The Qur'an encourages people to read and pursue knowledge, conveys social ethics, and promises rewards for believers and the knowledgeable.Philosophy of science views science from various perspectives, including empiricism, rationalism, skepticism, positivism, constructivism, pragmatism, realism, idealism, naturalism, and hermeneutics. Each of these views provides a unique perspective on the sources, means and nature of knowledge. Science is categorized into natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, applied sciences, formal sciences, empirical sciences, normative sciences, and fundamental vs. applied sciences. In its historical development, science developed through the Ancient Greeks, the Middle Ages, the Modern Ages, and the Contemporary Ages. Science is colored by approaches such as empiricism, rationalism, and pragmatism. Knowledge and science are considered philosophically, with the difference between knowledge and science. Knowledge is identified with facts or information, while science demands systematization and methodology. In everyday language, the two are often equated. Understanding science plays an important role in dealing with technological advances and the challenges of the times. Philosophy of science provides a conceptual framework for understanding various approaches to acquiring knowledge, from empirical experience to normative considerations. Awareness of the importance of science and knowledge is understood as an effort to get closer to God's wisdom and enrich human life experience.

When controversy meets controversy, what do you see? Understanding the visual communication of cannabis companies’ corporate social advocacy on Instagram

While businesses are increasingly active in raising voices for social and political issues, known as corporate social advocacy (CSA), the strategies, impacts, and ethics of controversial businesses’ CSA are largely unknown. This study draws on the visual framing theory and CSA literature to explore how visual framings are constructed in cannabis companies’ CSA and their effects on public engagement (i.e., likes and comments) on Instagram. Findings from content analysis of 502 Instagram posts by 42 cannabis companies reveal that cannabis companies construct the meaning of CSA via various visual strategies. However, they may still have a long way to go before initiating authentic image-based CSA. Regression analyses found that gender, color, and issue category are among influential visual characteristics that can foster or impede public engagement, raising critical consideration of cannabis companies’ positionality in corporate activism. This study advances the theory-driven, nuanced, and contextualized understanding of corporate communication in today’s polarized public opinion environment and increasingly visual-focused media landscape.

Two Sides of Social Media: an Assistance on Youth Using Social Media In Tuban District

The aim of the assistance was to explore the multifaceted role of assistance programs dedicated to guiding and supporting youth in their use of social media in Tuban District, especially in Montong Sub District. As adolescents and young adults increasingly turn to online platforms for communication, information sharing, and identity formation, the need for constructive guidance becomes paramount. Recognizing the transformative potential of social media in the lives of the youth, this article aims to shed light on initiatives aimed at providing assistance and mentorship. The mentoring method used was in the form of seminars and practical sessions. Based on the mentoring program conducted for the youth in the Montong Sub District Tuban District, it can be concluded that internet usage has been massively adopted by the youth. However, this usage is not yet fully harnessed for the benefit of both individuals and institutions in their respective workplaces. Additionally, it can be said that through this seminar, the youth gained insights into various aspects, ranging from utilizing social media for branding to obtaining more information about the internet and its economic impact, the positive and negative aspects of social media, and social media ethics. A suggestion from the author is the hope that similar activities can continue to be implemented continuously. Furthermore, it is advisable to incorporate more in-depth digital literacy aspects in subsequent activities

Niti Sataka Text (Ethical Education Perspective)

One of the efforts made to re-explore Susastra texts is the Niti Sataka text because the Niti Sataka text discusses 100 Shlokas about ethics and morals. Before practicing ethics in the community, it is better to apply it daily at home or with their family. These two words have a relationship with each other. In meaning, ethics and morals are often interpreted as the same even though they are different. Ethics are moral philosophy, while morals are our good and bad behavior. For example, Hinduism does not allow killing. Morally, it is not justified but can be justified ethically, such as killing animals for sacrifice during the war. In the Niti Sataka book, one of the teachings is that every educator needs to pay attention to students as they pay attention to their own children. Creating intelligence for all students is the main task of educators. Ethical and moral education is essential and related to one another because ethical education is related to human behavior or actions, namely good and bad deeds. In comparison, moral education makes humans moral or humane, especially in attitudes and how their daily behavior. Based on the explanation above, this study examined (1) what is the structure of the Niti Sataka text, (2) what are the main points of Hindu teachings in the Niti Sataka text, and (3) what is the form of ethical education in the Niti Sataka text. The theory used in analyzing the problem formulations was the theory of structuralism and the theory of hermeneutics. The type of research used was literature research. The method used in this study was the literature study method and the interview method. The study results indicated that (1) the structure of the Niti Sataka text is a shloka on ethics. The researcher chose several ethical shlokas, namely appropriate behavior, respecting good people, always doing good, helping selflessly, and being humble. (2) the main teachings of Hinduism in the text of Niti Sataka were manacika (thinking well), wacika (good speech), and kayika (good deeds). (3) the form of ethical education in the Niti Sataka text was descriptive ethics of ethics that can be seen critically and rationally in human attitudes and behavior and what human goals were precious in life. Normative ethics, attitudes, and behavior based on applicable norms or rules and ideal morality must be carried out by humans/society. Individual ethics, all things related to your daily life, will change according to your desires without being ordered by other people or your own family. According to all its dimensions, social ethics made humans aware of their responsibilities as humans in their lives as members of society.

Kazakh cultural values and ethical choice of social work students

ABSTRACT The recognition of cultural relativism in social work ethics has grown. Kazakhstan’s society is largely collectivist and interdependent with a predominantly Muslim population and traditional values, therefore social work students must be prepared for uncertainties and ambiguities, including those related to contradictions between global professional and local cultural values. The study aimed to explore social work students’ adherence to Kazakh cultural values in ethical choice and the effect of some student-related variables on it. The participants (n = 141) were asked to complete a scale that included a series of specific practice situations in which social workers must make an ethical choice between global social work values and cultural values. The data were analyzed using ANOVA procedures. Results indicated that Kazakh cultural values determined moderately the ethical choice of students, and adherence to them varied with students’ gender, rural/urban and regional background, and religiosity. Significant interactions were found; the effects of regional background, religiosity, and year of study were influenced by rural/urban background, and vice-versa. The findings emphasize the importance of strengthening social work students’ awareness and critical reflexivity regarding possible incongruities between professional and cultural values, as well as the need to consider students-related variables in ethics teaching.

Enhancing Business Decision Making through a New Corporate Reputation Measurement Model: Practical Application in a Supplier Selection Process

The importance of corporate reputation is a critical issue for business growth, sustainability, and success, as it represents a key intangible asset for the management of all companies. This business importance has its correlation in the academic and research field, where corporate reputation has a high number of publications in the literature. However, despite the importance of this concept, one of the great challenges of recent decades, and one that is still evident today, is how to measure corporate reputation quantitatively and how it affects sustainability. Following an in-depth exploration of the available literature, this manuscript aims to demonstrate the effective application of fuzzy models in enhancing decision-making processes within the realm of corporate reputation management for companies. To achieve this goal, this paper proposes a new corporate reputation measuring model based on the fuzzy 2-tuple linguistic and AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) methodologies. The proposed model promotes the computation of corporate reputation for companies based on three widely cited and universally recognized criteria outlined in the literature, drawing inspiration from a well-established framework in the field. This approach ensures a comprehensive and widely accepted foundation for evaluating corporate reputation: Capability, Benevolence, and Integrity and adding the Net Promote Score variable. To integrate sustainability into this equation, our model suggests the inclusion of variables related to sustainable practices in the measurement of corporate reputation. Recognizing the growing importance of sustainability in the public perception of companies, factors such as social responsibility, environmental management, and business ethics are recommended for consideration in the assessment of corporate reputation. The model proposed in this paper is tested and validated on a real business case, based on the selection of several companies selected for an empirical study in the selection of suppliers. For future research endeavors, the authors suggest expanding the model to encompass various decision-making processes. Additionally, they recommend exploring the integration of machine learning algorithms and data analysis techniques to identify patterns and provide recommendations for enhancing corporate reputation.

Unveiling the value of institutional pressure in socially sustainable supply chain management: The role of top management support for social initiatives and organisational culture

AbstractThis study aims to explore the factors that motivate firms to adopt socially sustainable supply chain management (socially SSCM) practices. To address this question, we seek to investigate the effect of institutional pressure on firms' socially SSCM (i.e., assessment and collaboration) and the mediating role of top management support (TMS) for social initiatives. We also argue that organisational culture, which comprises flexibility and control orientation, influences the process from institutional pressures to TMS for social initiatives. Using survey data from 248 buyer–supplier dyads in China, we find that institutional pressure positively influences companies to enhance socially SSCM, including assessment and collaboration practices. Moreover, TMS for social initiatives plays mediating role in the relationship between institutional pressure and socially SSCM. Moreover, flexibility‐orientated culture weakens the influence of institutional pressure on TMS for social initiatives, whereas the effect of institutional pressure on TMS for social initiatives intensifies as control‐orientated culture increases. This study contributes to the literature by stressing the social dimension of SSCM and linking institutional and organisational factors involved in social ethics issues to understand buying firms' tendency to achieve socially SSCM.

Power Literacy in Abuse Prevention Education: Lessons from the Field in the Catholic Safeguarding Response

The phenomenon of sexual abuse by Catholic leaders has led to many responses by clergy, dioceses, and the global Catholic Church. One underexplored aspect of preventing sexual abuse by Catholic leaders is the educational practice of abuse prevention and the moral implications therein. Here we examine best practices for abuse prevention by turning to the interdisciplinary study of intimate partner violence and prevention education as tools for deeper theological exploration of safeguarding initiatives. Using these interdisciplinary insights, we offer theological grounding for power and relationship education in abuse prevention, identifying children’s moral agency, right relationship, a theology of power literacy, and structures of vice as key components in the phenomenon of pervasive abuse. We explain the analysis of safeguarding materials conducted as part of Fordham University’s Taking Responsibility grant initiative, and our concerns regarding the lack of best practices and theological gaps noted in our review—gaps related to social ethics, power, and the structural or communal effects of abuse. We conclude with recommendations for developing future safeguarding training, rooted in a relationship-based, systemic understanding of abuse, used to create our own safeguarding workshop for adolescents.