Social empathy: Pathway to developing change agents and social justice advocates
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2020-03-02T18:28:56ZAuthor Details
Brenda Kucirka, PhD, RN, PMHNCS-BC, CNE; Doris Vallone, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC -- School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USALead Author Sigma Affliation
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Immersion programs foster social empathy. This study analyzed reflections from a social justice course taught inside a state prison. Findings suggest social empathy is a precursor to social justice advocacy. Themes included: student transformation, shared connection, and a desire to advocate for social justice and compassionate care for incarcerated individuals.
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Nursing Education Research Conference 2020: Transforming Nursing Education Through Evidence Generation and TranslationConference Location
Washington, DC, USAConference Year
2020Conference Identifier
NERC20C12Notes
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