THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL BELIEFS - A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

被引:10
作者
GESSNER, TL
OCONNOR, JA
CLIFTON, TC
CONNELLY, MS
MUMFORD, MD
机构
[1] Department of Psychology, George Mason University, Fairfax, 22030-4444, VA
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CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY | 1993年 / 12卷 / 03期
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10.1007/BF02686806
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B84 [心理学];
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04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
The present study tested a model of moral belief development based on Erikson's (1963) and McAdams' (1989) theories of personality development. The sequence of moral belief development is beliefs about outcomes, outcome certainty, beliefs about humanity, and social concern. The developmental antecedents of these beliefs were measured using 13 rationally constructed scales based on background data items. The belief and developmental scales were given to a sample of 246 undergraduates. Using a series of hierarchical blocked regressions, we found a pattern among the beliefs that supported a stage or contingent sequence model of belief development. The results suggest that a supportive, conventional and consistent family environment is a major antecedent of beliefs about outcomes and outcome certainty. Adjustment to the demands of adult culture rather than peer culture is the major antecedent of belief about humanity and social concern.
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页码:236 / 259
页数:24
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