Ethics in the Early Intervention System: A Mixed Methods Exploration

IF 2 4区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education Pub Date : 2023-06-26 DOI:10.1177/02711214231182117

Catherine Corr, Christine M. Spence, Mia Chudzik, Susan M. Connor, Brandie Bentley, Grace E. Sawyer, Justin L. Kern, Rachel Griffin, Amber Brown Ruiz, Ann Jackson

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Abstract

Early interventionists may frequently encounter ethical dilemmas due to the complex nature of early intervention (EI) service delivery (e.g., EI system infrastructure and building and sustaining collaborative relationships within the system). Therefore, the purpose of this research study was to explore the experiences of EI professionals related to ethical dilemmas. We used a sequential mixed methods design to first survey professionals about their experiences with ethical dilemmas (n = 427). Then, we interviewed a smaller sample (n = 45) to learn about early interventionists (EIs) experiences with ethics, including their constructed meanings of ethical dilemmas, the types of ethical dilemmas they have experienced, and their experiences and processes navigating ethical dilemmas. Results show that EI professionals define ethical dilemmas differently, which influences what they view as a dilemma and how they problem solve. Additionally, professionals identified the need for support and guidelines related to ethical dilemmas.

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早期干预体系中的伦理学：一种混合方法的探索

由于早期干预（EI）服务提供的复杂性（例如，EI系统基础设施以及在系统内建立和维持合作关系），早期干预主义者可能经常遇到道德困境。因此，本研究的目的是探索EI专业人员与道德困境相关的经历。我们使用顺序混合方法设计，首先调查专业人士的道德困境经历（N=427）。然后，我们采访了一个较小的样本（N=45），以了解早期干预主义者的道德经历，包括他们构建的道德困境的含义，他们经历的道德困境类型，以及他们应对道德困境的经验和过程。结果表明，EI专业人士对道德困境的定义不同，这影响了他们对困境的看法以及他们如何解决问题。此外，专业人员确定了与道德困境相关的支持和指导方针的必要性。

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Topics in Early Childhood Special Education EDUCATION, SPECIAL-

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4.60

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4.80%

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期刊介绍： Topics in Early Childhood Special Education (TECSE) communicates information about early intervention, which is defined broadly and includes services provided to (a) infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are at risk for or display developmental delays and disabilities and (b) the families of such youngsters. TECSE includes articles on personnel preparation, policy issues, and operation of intervention programs. The intent is to publish information that will improve the lives of young children and their families. Manuscripts from (a) diverse theoretical perspectives, (b) all disciplines related to early intervention, and (c) all authors with information of value to the early intervention community are welcome. There are two topical issues—which address an identified problem, trend, or subject of concern and importance to early intervention—and two non-topical issues.