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.

Author Details

Brenda Kucirka, PhD, RN, PMHNCS-BC, CNE; Doris Vallone, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC -- School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Eta Beta

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Qualitative Research, Social Justice, Transformation

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.