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Published in: Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy 1/2019

Open Access 01-03-2019 | Scientific Contribution

The safety paradox in ethics training: a case study on safety dynamics within a military ethics train-the-trainer course

Authors: Eva van Baarle, Ineke van de Braak, Desiree Verweij, Guy Widdershoven, Bert Molewijk

Published in: Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

There is considerable support for the idea that an atmosphere of safety can foster learning in groups, especially during ethics training courses. However, the question how safety dynamics works during ethics courses is still understudied. This article aims to investigate safety dynamics by examining a critical incident during a military ethics train-the trainer course during which safety was threatened. We examine this incident by means of a four-factor analysis model from the field of Theme-Centered Interaction (TCI). We show that during ethics training courses a safety paradox can occur, involving a tension between honesty and openness to other perspectives and values. Finally, we discuss how trainers can foster safety during ethics training.
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Metadata
Title
The safety paradox in ethics training: a case study on safety dynamics within a military ethics train-the-trainer course
Authors
Eva van Baarle
Ineke van de Braak
Desiree Verweij
Guy Widdershoven
Bert Molewijk
Publication date
01-03-2019
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1386-7423
Electronic ISSN: 1572-8633
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11019-018-9847-9

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