Biology students’ convictions and moral disengagement toward bioethical issues: a path analysis

ABSTRACT: Advances in science and technology has led to the rise of different issues in relation to human life and security as well as the environment. These issues also paved the way for the field of Bioethics with its principles aiming to uphold moral standards on these issues. This study aimed to test and modify the theoretical models of the factors influencing the conviction schemas of BS Biology Bioethics students of a state university toward bioethical issues. One hundred ten (110) undergraduate students were pre-tested and post-tested for comprehension of Bioethics principles, moral disengagement, and convictions toward bioethical issues. Identified personal factors were also retrieved for testing. Results showed that the Bioethics course has increased the participants’ comprehension of Bioet

SUBMITTER: Cuaderes V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9592866 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature