Public attitudes toward the ethics of organ donation
Document Type
Article
Keywords
organ donation, attitudes, human rights, donors, students
Disciplines
Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
This study expanded on previous investigations exploring public attitudes to- ward the human rights issues involved in organ donation practices and per- sonal support for these practices. Participants included college and graduate students, and senior citizens (N = 99). Attitudes were assessed prior to and following the presentation of a brief informational DVD on major organ do- nation practices. Results indicated that participants were largely divided in their attitudes toward human rights issues, as well as in personal support for donation practices. Registration status was correlated with education, r = .47, p < .001. Support for donation incentive programs varied. Registered donors showed a change in attitudes toward human rights issues, t(22) = 2.18, p = .04. For non-registered donors, personal support for donation practices decreased after viewing the DVD, t(51) = - 3.06, p = .004. Results are discussed in terms of implications for increasing donation.
Article Number
1163
Publication Date
2011
Recommended Citation
Giardino, J.C., Black, N., Donald, H.N., Bhalla, R.V., & Harold Takooshian. (2011). Public attitudes toward the ethics of organ donation. Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, 20, 52-74.
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