Measuring ethics training effectiveness – introducing a toolbox

Authors

Anu Tammeleht & Erika Löfström

Description

This article presents a comprehensive toolbox designed to evaluate the effectiveness of research ethics and integrity (REI) training. Through a literature review, it identifies existing assessment tools and highlights common limitations such as disciplinary specificity, limited accessibility, and lack of implementation readiness. The paper introduces additional, context-tested tools aimed at addressing these issues, emphasizing their adaptability, feasibility, and capacity to assess short-, mid-, and long-term training outcomes. It distinguishes between tools for data collection and instruments for analysis, offering a categorized list of each. An appendix table further details the tools’ scope, functionality, feasibility, and susceptibility to manipulation by generative AI.

Tammeleht, A., Löfström, E. Measuring ethics training effectiveness – introducing a toolbox. International Journal of Ethics Education (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40889-025-00214-7