Perspectives in Child and Family Studies

Ethical Dilemmas Paper

In this paper, you will (1) discuss potential ethical issues in working with children, adults, and  families, (2) develop ethical decision-making skills and demonstrate the ability to apply those skills, (3) discuss the importance of professional ethics, and (4) review the NCFR Ethical Principles and Guidelines for Family Scientists.

What to do:

1. View the Ethical Dilemmas Power Point located on Moodle. Choose one of the six ethical scenarios from the power point and address each of the following items.

a. What scenario did you choose?

b. What is your immediate reaction to the dilemma?

c. What is the specific issue/problem?

d. Identify the stakeholders. Who is affected by this dilemma?

e. What are two possible resolutions to the issue?

f. Decide on a course of action. What would you do?

g. If you were in a supervisory role, what policy would you implement to ensure the issue does not arise again?

2. Read the information on ethics (pages 149-153) in Chapter 7 of our primary textbook,  Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies. Address the following. This section  is worth a total of 9 points; each question is worth 3 points.

a. How would you explain professional ethics?

b. Why do you think it is important to have professional ethics?

c. How would you explain academic integrity?

3. Review and summarize the NCFR Ethical Principles and Guidelines for Family Scientists  located on Moodle. This section is worth a total of 4 points.

How to format your paper :

Use a 12-point font.

Use 1-inch margins (top, bottom, right, left).

Indent your paragraphs.

Double-space your paper.

Do not retype the questions provided above.

Put your first and last name on your paper. There is no need to include the date, course  number/name, or my name on the paper. A title page is not required.

Submit a minimum of at least 2 full pages. If you go over 2 pages, that is fine.