A Typology of Moral Positionality for Educational Administrators. Issue 4 (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Brien, Jonathan J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of college and character. Volume 18:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 264
• Page End: 278
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: Education, Higher -- Social aspects -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives -- United States -- Periodicals; Citizenship -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; 378.015
• DOI: 10.1080/2194587X.2017.1371040
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2194-587X

Abstract

Abstract: This qualitative study explored educational leaders' conduct in self-reported critical incidents ( n = 50). Incidents were analyzed for participants' orientations to self or others and professional values, and assigned to one of four position types: authority, equity, compliance, or strategy. The typology categorizes participants' ethical actions while attributing their conduct to moral courage. Implications for research and practice are discussed.