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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Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Qualitative Research, Social Justice, Transformation
Recommended Citation
Kucirka, Brenda and Vallone, Doris, "Social empathy: Pathway to developing change agents and social justice advocates" (2020). NERC (Nursing Education Research Conference). 97.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/nerc/2020/presentations_2020/97
Conference Name
Nursing Education Research Conference 2020
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2020
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Social empathy: Pathway to developing change agents and social justice advocates
Washington, DC, USA
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.