The Development and Teaching of the Ethical Principles and Guidelines for Family Scientists

Authors

Rebecca A. Adams, Ball State University
David C. Dollahite, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Kathleen R. Gilbert, Indiana University - Bloomington
Robert E. Keim, Northern Illinois University

Keywords

ethics education, ethical principles and guidelines, National Council on Family Relations, professional ethics

Abstract

This article describes the development of the Ethical Principles and Guidelines for Family Scientists that the National Council on Family Relations Board of Directors unanimously approved. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of ethics education for family professionals and provides suggestions for educators. Finally, the ethical principles and guidelines are delineated. We argue that the development of a scholarship on ethics education is important for current and future family scientists.

Original Publication Citation

Adams, R. A., Dollahite, D. C., Gilbert, K., & Keim, R. E. (2001). The development and teaching of the ethical principles and guidelines for family scientists. Family Relations, 50(1), 41-48.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Adams, Rebecca A.; Dollahite, David C.; Gilbert, Kathleen R.; and Keim, Robert E., "The Development and Teaching of the Ethical Principles and Guidelines for Family Scientists" (2001). Faculty Publications. 5021.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5021

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2001

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7792

Publisher

Family Relations

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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