Abstract
Although several ethical decision-making methods exist, there is a dearth of research evaluating their use and effectiveness. This study examined graduate student papers by both art therapy and counseling students that applied either the DO ART model (developed for art therapists) or the ABCDE worksheet (for general mental health usage) to case vignettes that were rated on several ethical decision-making criteria: obligations, moral ideals, consequences, and bias. Results suggest the DO ART model is as effective as the ABCDE worksheet; art therapists are as effective as other practitioners in the use of ethical decision-making models.
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Thomson J. Ling
Thomson J. Ling is an Associate Dean and Professor at Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ.
Jessica M. Hauck
Jessica M. Hauck is a Lecturer at Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ.
Caitlin J. Doyle
Caitlin J. Doyle is a Research Assistant at Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ.
Kristy N. Percario
Kristy N. Percario is a Research Assistant at Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ.
Tiffany Henawi
Tiffany Henawi is a Research Assistant at Caldwell University, Caldwell, NJ.