Influence Of Moral And Ethical Development

Over the course of the past 11 weeks, I have embarked on a deep examination of not only professional ethical standards, but also my own morals, values and ethics. I, John Force, have willingly and tediously reflected on my background and moral development as a child, adolescent, and subsequent adult. My desire, as a recovering addict, to help others struggling with the same disease, requires not only introspection, but the consideration of professional moral and ethical dilemmas that will arise, specifically related to my own intense personal experience. This paper will investigate the influences of my moral and ethical development, as well as professional experiences that have helped shaped my perspective. It will assess four legal and ethical considerations, directly related to my professional career and my ethical development. Finally, I will offer a reflection on the impact of this autobiography, as well as important things I have learned during its completion.

Influences on My Moral and Ethical Development

Family Influence

There is no greater influence on my early moral and ethical development than that of my family, particularly my parents. Lollis, Ross, LeRoux, and Zern (as cited in White &

Being a relatively big and athletic kid, I subsequently fell into athletics, specifically football. It was a natural progression that most of my friends and social groups revolved around athletic people, who are commonly referred to as “jocks”. David and Brannon (as cited in Smiler, 2006), “described ‘football players’ as ‘big, tough and rugged, though not precisely [of] towering intellect,’” (p. 624). Having only the athletics in common with these individuals, and becoming increasingly frustrated with a lack of common interests or relevance of association, I began seeking the friendship and approval of other populations and social