This article discusses Piagetian theory as it pertains to the moral development of children. (RC)

Author outlined Kohlberg's theory of moral development and then attempted to show how it illuminated several areas of philosophic interest. The first of these is the claims of behavior modification psychologists, the second is the concept of authority in social theory, the third is the concept of legal obligation. (Author/RK)

This study tested the hypothesis that objective and subjective responsibility responses in moral judgment may be formally equal forms of cognitive organization. Results showed that subjects acting as offenders gave subjective responsibility responses; the same subjects acting as offended gave objective responsibility responses. Thus, subjects'…

This book provides concrete advice on how campuses can meet the challenges of educating thoughtful, committed, and socially responsible college graduates. The chapters are: (1) "Educating Citizens in a Pluralistic Society"; (2) "The Broader Undergraduate Context"; (3) "When Educating Citizens Is a Priority"; (4) "The Multiple Dimensions of Moral…

Insights from quantum physics and chaos theory help create new metaphors about ethical frameworks and moral practices in outdoor education. The seemingly straightforward concept of values is analogous to the initial simple nonlinear equation of a fractal. The value claims of outdoor education--trust, cooperation, environmental awareness,…

This second edition merges new ideas in character education research with best practices in schools and districts. The book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive framework for K-12 administrators, educators, and concerned citizens. It offers easy access to practical and proven methods supported by in-depth rationale. The book highlights…

This digest discusses the formal and informal processes of moral character development through sport in light of the types of programs that have shown to improve moral character, sportsmanship, and fair play, noting that such efforts involve combined lifelong formal and informal educational processes with three interrelated dimensions: knowing,…

Article focused on general trends in adolescent moral growth. (Author/RK)

Article presented different kinds of contributions and expertises toward research and development of moral education. (Author/RK)

Article considered the viewpoints of three leading thinkers on contemporary educational theory. (RK)

Considered the social attitudes of our American culture and the need for an accurate history of our actual pluralism. (Author/RK)

Findings are discussed in terms of traditional personality-trait theory and cognitive development theory. (Authors)

Psychopaths, as against nonpsychopathic delinquents, saw their fathers as having been less nurturant toward them and as having given them less praise. The mothers of psychopaths were reported to have demanded less achievement of their sons than the mothers of nonpsychopathic delinquents. (Author)

Results supported the hypothesis that 12 year olds are more willing to lie for a peer who previously helped them than are 8 year old. (Author)