Showing 10 results for Moral Intelligence
Mohammad Amin Bahrami, Maryam Asami, Azadeh Fatehpanah, Arefeh Dehghani Tafti, Gholamreza Ahmadi Tehrani,
Volume 5, Issue 6 (12-2012)
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Moral intelligence is the capacity of understanding right from wrong, choosing what's right and then behaving morally. This research was aimed to determine the moral intelligence status of the faculty and staff of the Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences.This descriptive/analytical research was done through cross-sectional method in 2011. Research population was comprised of the faculty and staff of public health and paramedical schools of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences. Sample size was 100 people who were obtained by using stratified-random sampling method. Required data was gathered by a Lennick and Kiel valid questionnaire. Data analysis was done through the SPSS16 software.Research findings indicated that both faculty and staff have "very good" status in integrity, forgiveness and responsibility. Also, faculty members and staff have "very good" and "good" status in compassion respectively. The status of moral intelligence in faculty members and staff is "very good". There is a statistical meaningful relationship between age and moral intelligence status (P=0.04) but there is no relationship between other demographic variables and emotional intelligence.Moral intelligence status of faculty and staff can help the university to conduct its role in moral development of students effectively.
Somayeh Mohammadi, Nozar Nakhaei, Fariba Borhani, Mostafa Roshanzadeh,
Volume 6, Issue 5 (12-2013)
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Moral intelligence is one of the dimensions of intelligence that can provide a framework for the proper function of man, and be used as a predictor for people’s conduct. Nurses’ performance is of great importance because of the moral and human nature of their profession, and their adherence to ethical principles improves the nursing care quality as well as organizational performance. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess moral intelligence in nurses.This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 nurses from teaching hospitals in South Khorasan. Participants were selected through census method. Data were collected by Lennik & Kiel’s moral intelligence questionnaire, and data analysis was performed using SPSS 16 software and descriptive and analytical statistics tests. The results suggest that the nurses’ moral intelligence score was 4.35 ± 0.56 (range: 1-5). There was a direct and meaningful relationship between moral intelligence and age and years of practice (P < 0.05).Optimal levels of moral intelligence suggest the importance that nurses attribute to moral values, and can also be an indirect manifestation of their moral conduct in healthcare environments.
Batool Nehrir, Yaser Saeid, Abbas Ebadi, Mohammad Najafloo, Hadi Khoshab, Hossein Mahmoodi, Akbar Mozafarpoor,
Volume 7, Issue 6 (3-2015)
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Nowadays, ethics is an important factor that can determine the clinical competency of nurses. The aim of this study was to compare the moral intelligence of nurses in civilian and military hospitals.In this descriptive-comparative study, 315 nurses from hospitals in Tehran and Kerman were recruited by convenience sampling. Lennick & Kiel’s Moral Competency Inventory was used for data collection. The data were analyzed by SPSS software version 17 using descriptive and inferential statistical tests including T- test, ANOVA and Chi-square test.149 study subjects were military nurses and the remaining 166 were civilians. The nurses’ moral intelligence was found to be at an average level. On the other hand, there was a statistically significant difference between the moral intelligence level of civilian and military nurses (P < 0.001).The results showed that the moral intelligence of most nurses in this study was at an average level. It is therefore recommended that health managers pay more attention to this issue and incorporate it into the required courses for their employees especially during service training. Moreover, offering extensive training courses on ethical issues is a solution that should be considered in military hospitals.
Hafez Sotoodeh, Iraj Shakerinia, Maryam Kheyrati, Shahriar Dargahi, Reza Ghasemi Jobaneh,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (5-2016)
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It is an undeniable fact that nurses have an important role in the provision of health services. The psychological well-being of nurses is associated with an improvement in their job performance. The aim of this research was to survey the relationship between spiritual and moral intelligence and the psychological well-being of nurses.
This was a descriptive-correlational study conducted on 128 nurses working in hospitals of Bojnourd during 2013. The subjects were selected through availability sampling and responded to King’s Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory, Lennick and Kiel’s Moral Competency Inventory and Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-being. The collected data were analyzed by Pearson’s correlation coefficient and regression analysis using SPSS software version 18.
The results indicated a positive and significant relationship between spiritual and moral intelligence and psychological well-being (P<0.01). The regression analysis showed that spiritual and moral intelligence could significantly predict 26 percent of the variance of psychological well-being (P<0.01).
Based on the positive relationship between spiritual and moral intelligence and the psychological well-being of nurses, it is recommended that these factors be taken into consideration in programs designed to promote nurses’ mental health
Marjan Sadat Arshiha, Khazar Layegh Talari, Fatemeh Noghani, Naser Sedghi Goyaghaj, Taraneh Taghavi Larijani,
Volume 9, Issue 3 (10-2016)
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Moral intelligence is the ability to utilize principal criteria that can lead to effectiveness of individual reactions. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between moral intelligence and communication skills among bachelor’s students in nursing at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in 2016-2017.
This was a descriptive-correlational study. The study population consisted of all nursing students studying at the School of Nursing and Midwifery of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Among the study population, 204 subjects were selected through convenience sampling method and based on the inclusion criteria (direct acceptance in the field of nursing, absence of any illness, and willingness to participate). The data collection tools consisted of a demographic characteristic questionnaire, the Moral Intelligence Scale (Lennick & Kiel), and the Communication Skills Inventory (Jerabek). The validity and reliability of both instruments had been approved in similar studies in the country using Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α = 0.88 and α = 0.71, respectively). The reliability of the two questionnaires was calculated in the current research using Cronbach's alpha (α = 0.85 and α = 0.81, respectively). Data were analyzed using descriptive (average and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and ANOVA test) in SPSS software. The mean moral intelligence score was 71.98±7.12 and ranged from 20 to 100 and mean communication skills score was 114.9±9.67 and ranged from 34 to 170. Pearson correlation coefficient revealed a significant and positive relation between moral intelligence and communication skills of nursing students (r=0.54, P ≤ 0.001). Thus, the communication skills of students can be improved by strengthening their moral intelligence. Therefore, it is suggested that the grounds for the strengthening of moral intelligence among nursing students be provided.
Reza Yazdani, Mojtaba Asefi,
Volume 11, Issue 0 (3-2018)
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Moral intelligence as a dimension of intelligence can provide a framework for the proper functioning of human. This function can be effective in the clinical environment such as dentistry. Therefore, the present study examined ethical intelligence of the first and sixth year dental students in the Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The present cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 among 106 of the first and sixth year dental students. The students were selected by census sampeling and the Lennic & Kiel's Ethical Intelligence Questionnaire were used for data collection. The variables were analyzed by SPSS-Ver.22 software using descriptive and analytical statistical tests. Findings of the study indicate that there is no significant relationship between the ethical intelligence of the first and sixth year dental students. Also, in the first year students, only the indirect relationship between ethical intelligence and mother's education (P value = 0.026) and the level of household economic condition (P- value = 0.009) were found. In the sixth year students', only the direct relationship between ethical intelligence and the level of household economic condition was found (P -value = 0.015). This study showed that the ethical intelligence of dental students during education was not significantly improved, which indicates that the educational system not effecient on for promoting ethical intelligence of dental students.
Reza Bayattork, Alma Alikhah, Fatemeh Alitaneh, Zahra Mostafavian, Arezou Farajpour,
Volume 11, Issue 0 (3-2018)
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Today, health care providers are moving toward becoming professionals, so only academic knowledge and skills are not enough in complex medical environments, morality is an integral part of medical decision making and paying no attention to it may have adverse effects on quality of care. This Research investigated the moral intelligence and its relative demographic factors between medical and nursing students. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 214 students were selected by census sampling. Data were collected by using Kiel & lennik questionnaire which its reliability is reported as r=0.94 and has been validated in previous studies. The mean age of students was 21.79±2.82 years. The moral intelligence mean scores in medical and nurse students were 76.44±7.10 and 74.07±8.26, respectively. There was no significant relation between demographic factors and moral intelligence scores but there was significant difference among nursing and medical (p=0.025) and the first and last year students (p=0.002). Trustworthy domain was significantly higher in medical students (p=0.003). Although the results indicate that the students' moral intelligence score is in good condition, this situation can be upgraded to be very good and excellent. The significant difference in the score of moral intelligence in first and last year students shows the effect of educational curriculum. There was significant difference in the scores of medical and nursing groups. So, the educational climate and curriculums can effect on moral intelligence development. Therefore, considering the proven effect of moral intelligence on the quality of professional performance, ethical dimensions, and professionalism in clinical education should be emphasized, evaluated, and monitored more than ever.
Nasrin Sistanipour, Mohammad Javad Asghari Ebrahimabad, Faezeh Salayani , Majid Moeinizadeh,
Volume 14, Issue 0 (3-2021)
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Medicine is a profession in which emotional and moral intelligence play an effective role in improving the quality of medical care for patients, mental health, and increasing job satisfaction. The aim of the present study was to investigate emotional and moral intelligence among different physicians. This study was conducted as a descriptive study. The statistical population consisted of all physicians in Mashhad in 2019. Among them, 213 physicians were selected by convenience sampling method and completed questionnaires. The data collection tools were the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) and the Moral Intelligent Questionnaire. Data were analyzed by Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and independent t-test. The results showed that among physicians, female physicians, married, over 60 years old, and with a work experience of 30 years and more had more emotional intelligence. The results also showed that physicians over 60 years and a work experience of 30 years and more had higher moral intelligence. Therefore, it can be concluded that educating and selecting medical students and physicians based on measuring emotional and moral intelligence can give them better ability to solve problems and be more resilient when exposing to crises and difficult situations
Masoomeh Salehi, Behzad Imani, Shirdel Zandi,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
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The diversity of work environments, regulations, and prevailing atmospheres uniquely influence individuals' moral intelligence. Given the significant role of operating room nurses in patient care and the importance of moral intelligence in enhancing the quality of these services, this study aimed to elucidate the experiences of operating room nurses regarding moral intelligence at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. A hermeneutic phenomenological study was conducted in hospitals affiliated with Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, from May to October 2023. Twelve operating room nurses were purposefully selected. Data was collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed using van Manen's method. The study's rigor was ensured through four criteria: credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. Three main themes related to moral intelligence were identified by examining the experiences of operating room nurses. These themes include: moral sensitivity (inner guidance, recognizing the rightness or wrongness of actions, having a work ethic), the ability to make sound decisions (ability to make sound judgments, moral courage), and ethical behavior towards patient interests (providing ethical care, preserving patient dignity, ability to work as a team). Operating room nurses with high moral intelligence are sensitive to the rightness or wrongness of actions, guided by inner ideals and professional commitment to doing what is right. They make sound judgments when faced with challenges and defend them courageously, making sound decisions. By providing ethical care, working as a team, and protecting human dignity, they demonstrate ethical behavior towards patient interests.
Zahra Abdollahi, Marzieh Barahooei Noori, Mohammad Hossein Khani, Mohammad Hossein Taklif, Negin Farid,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
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Moral intelligence encompasses an individual's ability to discern right from wrong, possess ethical values, and demonstrate ethical behavior in practice. Clinical competence, a crucial aspect of nursing practice, encompasses a combination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, including adherence to ethical principles. This systematic review aimed to investigate the relationship between moral intelligence and clinical competence among nurses and nursing students. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using keywords related to "moral intelligence," "clinical competence," "nurses," and "nursing students" in major international databases, including Web of Science Core Collection, PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Google Scholar, as well as national databases such as Irandoc, SID, and Magiran. The search included publications in Persian and English with no time limitations. After removing duplicates and screening the initial 150 identified studies, five studies met the inclusion criteria. Ethical considerations, including minimizing bias in the selection, extraction, and analysis of evidence, were adhered to throughout the review process. The abstract adheres to PRISMA guidelines for reporting systematic reviews. The review revealed a significant positive correlation between moral intelligence and clinical competence across various dimensions. Studies demonstrated that higher levels of moral intelligence were associated with improved clinical competence, including ethical reasoning and clinical self-efficacy. Factors such as age, work experience, educational status, and individual rank were found to influence this relationship. Additionally, some studies indicated that moral intelligence could predict clinical competence scores, while others demonstrated that it could be a significant predictor of clinical competence alongside other factors such as Grade Point Average (GPA). This systematic review provides evidence for a significant positive relationship between moral intelligence and clinical competence among nurses and nursing students. Enhancing moral intelligence through targeted educational interventions can contribute to improved clinical competence and ultimately enhance the quality of patient care. Future research should focus on developing and evaluating educational programs designed to enhance moral intelligence in nursing education and practice.
