Have Ethical Perceptions Changed? A Comparative Study on the Ethical Perceptions of Turkish Faculty Members

Sebnem Burnaz, M. G.Serap Atakan, Y. Ilker Topcu

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Abstract

This study presents a comparative investigation of ethical perceptions of the faculty members, working in selected departments of Turkish universities. A descriptive research design is used in order to reveal the perceptions regarding the ethical dilemmas related to instruction, research, and outside employment activities in both 2003 and 2008. The set of activities that are considered unethical by faculty members, as well as the occurrence of potential ethical dilemmas are identified on a comparative basis. According to the findings of the study, the investigated faculty members believe that there is an increase in the occurrence of unethical instruction, research and outside employment activities in the academia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)137-151
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Academic Ethics
Volume8
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • Comparative study
  • Ethics
  • Faculty
  • Instruction
  • Outside employment
  • Research
  • Turkey

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