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Justifying Euthanasia: A Qualitative Study of Veterinarians’ Ethical Boundary Work of 'Good' Killing
| العنوان: | Justifying Euthanasia: A Qualitative Study of Veterinarians’ Ethical Boundary Work of 'Good' Killing |
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| المؤلفون: | Marc J. Bubeck |
| المصدر: | Animals, Vol 13, Iss 15, p 2515 (2023) |
| بيانات النشر: | MDPI AG, 2023. |
| سنة النشر: | 2023 |
| المجموعة: | LCC:Veterinary medicine LCC:Zoology |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | veterinary ethics, qualitative research, ethical boundary work, human–animal relationships, euthanasia, companion animals, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991 |
| الوصف: | (1) Veterinarians are regularly required to euthanize their “objects of care” as part of their work, which distinguishes them from other healthcare professionals. This paper examines how veterinarians navigate the ethical tensions inherent in euthanasia, particularly the collision between the routine practice of killing animals within their profession and the broader social and moral implications. (2) Using the sociological concept of ethical boundary work as a theoretical framework, this research observes how veterinarians draw boundaries by positioning their euthanasia practices on the ethical “good” spectrum. A grounded theory study of 17 qualitative interviews with veterinarians was conducted. (3) The findings highlight differences in ethical boundary work within veterinary medicine, particularly in the distinction between farm animals and companion animals. Economic and emotional reasoning play differing roles in explanation and justification. Ethical boundary work is a tool for distinguishing normative frameworks in different areas of veterinary medicine. (4) In conclusion, veterinarians grapple with the realities of an imperfect world and often rely on boundary work to assert diverse interests and navigate multiple contexts. By exploring the complexities of ethical boundary work, this study contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the moral landscape within veterinary practice. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article |
| وصف الملف: | electronic resource |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 2076-2615 |
| Relation: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/15/2515; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ani13152515 |
| URL الوصول: | https://doaj.org/article/ca668d62af3741939e5f5eba732e134a |
| رقم الأكسشن: | edsdoj.668d62af3741939e5f5eba732e134a |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 20762615 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/ani13152515 |