JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
Comparing Ethical Decision-making among Undergraduates: The Impact of Institutional Values
Author(s): Gail F. Latta, Molly Dugan
Citation: Gail F. Latta, Molly Dugan, (2019) "Comparing Ethical Decision-making among Undergraduates: The Impact of Institutional Values", Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol. 19, ss. 2, pp. 56-77
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
This mixed-methods study explores the influence of institutional values on undergraduates’ ethical decision making. Analysis focused on whether graduating seniors differed from incoming first-year students with respect to: a) the ethical principles, and b) institutional values reflected in their responses to six ethical dilemmas college students typically encounter. Both narrative and survey data were collected. Significant within-group effects revealed both first-year and senior students vary their decisionmaking strategies when responding to different ethical scenarios. Selective between-group differences were also observed, reflecting the influence of institutional values on students’ ethical decision-making. Implications for student affairs professionals in higher education are discussed.