Social empathy: Pathway to developing change agents and social justice advocates
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Brenda Kucirka, PhD, RN, PMHNCS-BC, CNE; Doris Vallone, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC -- School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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Abstract
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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| Presentation | Proxy-submission | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host | Text-based Document |
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| Level of Evidence | Research Approach | Keywords |
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| N/A | N/A | Qualitative Research; Social Justice; Transformation; |
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| Name | Host | Location | Year | Nursing Education Research Conference 2020: Transforming Nursing Education Through Evidence Generation and Translation | Sigma Theta Tau International ; National League for Nursing | Washington, DC, USA | 2020 |
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