Table 2 Main theme, subthemes, and codes of moral neutralization
From: Moral neutralization: Nurses’ evolution in unethical climate workplaces
Main theme | Subthemes | Codes |
|---|---|---|
Moral neutralization | Feeling discouraged | Be criticized for ethical performance Being punished for doing work ethically Weak encouragement system False judgment Low job satisfaction |
Normalization | When in Rome, do as the Romans do Following neutral role models Doing the orders Earning positive results from wrong actions | |
Giving up | Disappointment Stop trying Doing the job wrong Closing eyes on others fault | |
Becoming a justifier | Using economic aspects as an excuse Having too many responsibilities as an excuse Rationalaising immoral actions with a heavy workload | |
Moral indifference | Decreasing sensitivity Not caring about the patient Not feeling guilty Putting the job first |