In my opinion, ethical research supervision practices are crucial for nurturing lifelong learning among researchers. When supervisors uphold ethical principles, they create a positive and supportive environment that encourages autonomy, critical thinking, and the development of robust research skills. This not only instills a commitment to ethical conduct but also fosters a sense of responsibility for continuous learning and growth throughout one's academic and professional journey.
For many, ethics is an afterthought. Theorist claim there is a difference between mandatory ethics and virtue ethics. Mandatory is doing what is required, usually the minimal level. Virtue is seeking to do what is ideal and just. Making ethics more than checking a box is difficult for most. An example is informed consent is often not informed but a quickly signed agreement with little understanding. See my position in Article An Integrative Qualitative Framework: Improving Research Thr...