Why Does College Promote Development in Moral Judgement?
- 1 October 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Moral Education
- Vol. 17 (3) , 183-194
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0305724880170303
Abstract
Evidence is reviewed showing that college attendance is associated with development in moral judgement. Six interpretations of why college has this effect are discussed: (1) simple age/maturation; (2) socialization; (3) learning specific knowledge or skill; (4) generalized understanding; (5) intellectual stimulation; (6) self‐selection. Findings from longitudinal, experimental, correlational, educational and life experience studies are used to evaluate the plausibility of each interpretation. The last three interpretations are favoured over the first three.Keywords
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