The relationship between ethical leadership, moral sensitivity, and moral courage among head nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Moral courage is a key factor in accelerating the implementation of moral behavior. Effective ethical leadership can enhance head nurses' moral competence-particularly moral sensitivity, which serves as a cornerstone of the moral decision-making process. However, there is limited evidence on how ethical leadership influences moral courage. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of moral sensitivity in the relationship between ethical leadership and moral courage among head nurses in China.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between April and May 2024. The study sample consisted of 202 head nurses who agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using the Ethical Leadership Scale, the Moral Sensitivity Scale, and the Moral Courage Scal

SUBMITTER: Meng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12079875 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature