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Strategies for the Promotion and Development of Socio-Cultural Indicators Affecting Professional Commitment in Nursing Students
Mandana Arash, Nadergholi Ghourchian, Parivash Jafari, Akhtar Jamali ,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
Abstract
Professional commitment is a key indicator of success in the nursing profession. Nursing schools play a critical role in fostering this commitment by instilling the values and responsibilities associated with the profession. Developing a culture of commitment and integrating it as a societal value is essential for cultivating professional behavior in students. This study aimed to identify strategies for enhancing and developing socio-cultural factors that influence professional commitment among nursing students. This applied research employed a qualitative approach. Twenty professional experts were selected through purposive sampling in 2021. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, guided by the principle of theoretical saturation, and analyzed using content analysis. Six major components were identified as influential strategies: 1. Participation of communication media in the cultural and scientific advancement of the profession; 2. Attention to cultural differences between universities and healthcare centers; 3. Promotion of a culture of commitment in universities and clinical settings; 4. Attention to the alignment between individual culture and professional culture; 5. Attention to ensuring the profession benefits from social support; 6. Attention to the promotion of a culture of work and effort in society. These components were reflected in 20 specific indicators, including: raising awareness, instilling a sense of need, fostering concern among academic communities, educating nurses, resolving cultural conflicts, creating conducive educational environments, employing committed faculty, embedding commitment in the culture and as a duty, aligning individual and professional cultures, promoting social prestige and recognition of the profession, addressing local cultural aspects and gender roles, and enhancing flexibility and participation in social interactions.
The development of professional commitment in nursing students can be significantly enhanced through the promotion of ethical and professional principles and the establishment of a supportive socio-cultural environment. Embedding professional commitment within cultural frameworks contributes to students’ sense of responsibility and its sustainability in professional practice.
 

Psychosocial Determinants Related to the Ethical Performance of Researchers
Rahele Samouei, D Farzane Mohammadi-Sefiddashti, Narges Meshkineh, Mostafa Amini-Rarani ,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
Compliance with ethical principles in research by researchers plays a fundamental role in providing evidence-based and practical findings, subsequently solving society's problems and advancing knowledge. Despite numerous educational workshops and awareness-raising efforts, some unethical research practices are still observed. Identifying relevant factors is essential for practical and preventive planning. In this regard, the present study aimed to identify psychosocial determinants related to the ethical performance of researchers in conducting and publishing research works. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach based on conventional content analysis. A total of 29 faculty members and researchers from the medical sciences universities in Iran in various fields and specialties were selected purposively and semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. Qualitative content analysis was used to categorize data and Lincoln and Guba’s criteria were employed to evaluate data. Data analysis led to the identification of 136 codes, 20 subcategories, and 4 main categories. The factors related to the ethical performance of researchers in conducting and publishing research works derived from interviews with researchers included "Laws", "Social Learning", "Knowledge and Literacy", and "Psychological Characteristics". According to the findings of this study, the ethical performance of researchers in the field of research is the result of the interaction of social, individual, personality, and legislative factors. Some factors, like personality traits, are long-lasting, resistant, and personal, while social factors are widespread, common, and more general. Research policymakers and managers can improve the ethical performance of researchers and place ethics at the center of attention in research by implementing educational methods, culture building, and behavior change

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