How Do We Do This? Exploring Supervisor and Supervisee Perspectives in Navigating Ethical Challenges in Transnational Supervision
摘要
The supervisory relationship in transnational supervision is foundational for ethical discussions, as supervisors and supervisees must navigate the application of ethical treatment without imposing ethical standards misaligned with the supervisee’s context. This qualitative study explores the ethical complexities experienced by mental health professional supervisors and supervisees in transnational supervision settings. Insights from 32 participants across 16 countries highlight how cultural differences in ethical perspectives impact the supervisory relationship. The authors examine how supervisors and supervisees perceive and navigate ethical considerations within their supervisory interactions. Findings emphasize the role of strong supervisory relationships in fostering dialogue and mutual understanding, the dual nature of cultural differences as both a strength and a challenge in addressing ethical concerns, and the unique contextual factors that shape transnational supervision. We outline specific supervisor actions that support the development and maintenance of supportive supervisory relationships that enable context-sensitive approach to identifying and addressing ethical concerns.