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Abstract: This study investigated the identification, understanding, and support of twice-exceptional students—learners demonstrating above-average abilities alongside learning, emotional, or behavioural challenges—in Slovenian primary schools, with a focus on systemic and organizational conditions shaping support practices. A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted using an online survey administered to 115 educational professionals, including classroom teachers, special education teachers, inclusive pedagogues, and school counsellors. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Findings indicate that cognitive characteristics of twice-exceptional students are most consistently recognized, whereas socio-emotional and behavioural traits are frequently underestimated. Approximately 50–60% of students remain unidentified, primarily due to insufficient professional training, limited diagnostic tools, and fragmented institutional coordination. Current support practices focus predominantly on remediating learning difficulties, while fostering students’ strengths remains inconsistent. Participants emphasized the need for structured professional development, clearer administrative guidelines, strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration, and more coherent institutional frameworks. The results highlight the importance of systemic and organizational capacity-building in establishing comprehensive, strengths-based support systems, including early identification procedures, differentiated instruction, inter-professional coordination, and the development of national policy guidelines and diagnostic instruments to promote the full potential of twice-exceptional students.
Keywords: twice-exceptional students, systemic support, inclusive education, student identification, professional development, differentiated instruction
Published in RUP: 30.06.2026; Views: 160; Downloads: 6
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Abstract: Background: Nurses frequently encounter ethical dilemmas, moral distress, and situations in which they must balance professional duties, personal values, and organizational constraints. Deontological ethics, particularly Kant’s ethics of duty, offers a normative framework that emphasizes moral action grounded in duty rather than consequences. However, limited empirical research explores how nurses understand and enact Kantian principles in everyday clinical practice. Research aim: To explore how nurses understand and enact principles of Kant’s ethics of duty in clinical decision-making and how this philosophical framework shapes their moral judgement, sense of duty, and professional integrity. Research design: A qualitative descriptive research design. Participants and research context: Between November and December 2025, 17 nurses were recruited from various clinical settings in Slovenia through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured in-person interviews focused on moral decision-making, professional duty, moral autonomy, and institutional constraints. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis approach was employed to analyze the data. Ethical considerations: The study was approved by the university ethics committee. Participation was voluntary and anonymous, and written informed consent was obtained from all participants. Findings: The data analysis developed five major thematic categories: perceptions of the demands and responsibilities of nursing work, understanding of duty and professional ethics, ethical decision-making and moral autonomy, the emotional dimension and humanized nurse–patient relationships, and organizational conditions and systemic ethical challenges. Conclusions: The findings suggest that nurses largely enact Kantian ethics of duty through internalized professional values and commitment to patient dignity. However, organizational and systemic factors significantly limit their capacity for autonomous moral action. Strengthening ethical practice in nursing requires improved working conditions, enhanced professional autonomy, and structured support through ethics education, supervision, and team-based ethical reflection
Keywords: nursing ethics, moral decision-making, Kantian duty ethics, professional autonomy, ethical dilemmas
Published in RUP: 07.06.2026; Views: 209; Downloads: 9
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Abstract: Psychologists, specializing in work and organizational psychology (occupational psychologists), play a crucial role in the implementation and development of Human resource management (HRM) processes, which are increasingly affected by artificial intelligence (AI). This research aims to examine how and why AI is utilized among occupational psychologists, as well as the ethical dilemmas associated with this use in relation to the Code of Professional Ethics for Psychologists (the Code). The empirical part of this pilot study is based on a qualitative research design. 6 semi-structured interviews based on 11 questions regarding the use of AI in occupational psychologists’ work were conducted. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. The study results reveal that AI plays a vital role in automating routine administrative tasks. Participants highlighted its contribution to time efficiency and its utility in language translation. Nonetheless, concerns arise regarding increases in the occupational psychologists’ workload, as human oversight is required to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI. While AI promises objectivity, participants cautioned that algorithms can be biased, potentially leading to discriminatory practices. They also expressed concerns about accountability. This question is pivotal, as the Code mandates the maintenance of professional boundaries and the respect for individuals' rights. Participants also pointed to risks associated with data protection. Despite this awareness, participants admitted they do not rely on the Code in their work with AI, which increases the risk of unethical decision-making. It is recommended that organizations provide adequate training for AI users, regulate data input, and ensure its use in accordance with ethical guidelines. The Slovenian Psychologists’ Association has a pivotal role in the preparation of specific guidelines and advising occupational psychologists on the ethical use of AI.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, AI Integration in HRM, Code of Professional Ethics for Psychologists, Ethics in Human Resource Processes, Occupational Psychologists, Slovenia
Published in RUP: 04.03.2026; Views: 466; Downloads: 18
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Abstract: This study investigates how primary school teachers recognize and support twiceexceptional students—those who exhibit both high cognitive potential and emotional or behavioral disorders. The objective is to explore the extent to which these students are identified in school settings and to examine professional awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding their needs. Due to the complex and often contradictory nature of their profiles, the giftedness of twice-exceptional students is frequently overlooked, especially when behavioral and emotional difficulties obscure their academic potential. Relying primarily on quantitative descriptive methods, the research surveyed education professionals on their knowledge and recognition of twice-exceptionality. The findings reveal a persistent reliance on traditional markers of giftedness, such as measurable academic performance, with insufficient attention paid to behavioral and emotional indicators. The study emphasizes the need for a multidimensional and holistic approach to giftedness identification, combining academic, psychological, and behavioral assessments. It further calls for systematic professional development and institutional adjustments to ensure these students receive adequate support, preventing their marginalization and enabling the full realization of their potential.
Keywords: giftedness, twice-exceptionality, emotional and behavioral difficulties, professional recognition, identification, complex needs, diagnostic approach
Published in RUP: 11.07.2025; Views: 1256; Downloads: 14
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Keywords: attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help, demographic characteristics, suicide prevention
Published in RUP: 18.10.2021; Views: 3929; Downloads: 80
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