Examining the Impact of Teacher Moral Competence on Ethical Decision-Making Skills in Nursing Students: A Comparative Study between Australian and Canadian teaching practices in STEM

Abstract

The present study has aimed to assess the influence of teacher moral competence on ethical decision-making skills. For this purpose, the researcher has also analyzed the mediating role of professional values within the framework. Researchers have adopted a quantitative research technique to determine the cause-and-effect relationship among variables. 218 questionnaires were finalized for data analysis, after data cleaning and screening. The researcher utilized SPSS to draw results of hypothesized associations and supporting hypothesis. Results indicated that MC and MS significantly influence EDM. EE insignificantly impacts EDM. As far as the mediation is concerned, the researcher observed that PV plays a significant mediating role between MC, MS, EE and EDM. The present study holds various theoretical and practical implications. The study extends the growing body of literature regarding ethical decision-making among the students of nursing. The practical implications of this study cannot be denied. The research holds valuable implications for nursing education sector to inculcate ethical decision-making through the predictors MS, MC, and EE. The limitations and future research indications have also been discussed in the study.