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Peer reviewedSmetana, Judith G. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1984
Discusses problems in Pratt, Golding, and Hunter's investigation (in this issue) of two propositions central to Gilligan's (1982) thesis on the mismeasurement of women's moral orientation and development. Describes research addressing the problems and indicates directions for further research. (RH)
Descriptors: Moral Development, Moral Values, Research Problems, Self Concept
Peer reviewedKitchener, Karen Strohm; And Others – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1984
The longitudinal changes in moral judgment and ego development in a young adult sample (n=61) were investigated, while controlling for verbal ability. Findings suggest that moral development continues into the young adult years and that verbal ability may moderate sex differences in moral judgment. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: High Schools, Higher Education, Longitudinal Studies, Moral Development
Peer reviewedHoward-Hamilton, Mary; Franks, Bridget A. – Roeper Review, 1995
This study investigated the levels of moral reasoning, ego identity formation, and gender role socialization among 167 gifted and talented high school seniors. No significant gender differences were found, but different ethnic groups were more variable on the Defining Issues test than on other measures. Students in general endorsed either…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Gifted, High School Seniors, High Schools
Peer reviewedRest, James R. – Journal of Moral Education, 1988
Reviews theories which link college attendance and moral judgment. Evaluation is made on basis of longitudinal, experimental, correlational, educational, and life experience studies. The theories of generalized understanding, intellectual stimulation, and generalized learning are found to be more plausible than simple age/maturation,…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Cognitive Development, Educational Environment, Educational Research
