A comparison of moral reasoning and moral orientation of American and Turkish university students.
Description:
This study compares American and Turkish male and female university students in terms of moral orientation (justice and care) and Kohlberg's stages of moral reasoning to examine the influence of culture and gender on moral development. A total of 324 undergraduate students between the ages of 18 and 46 are administered the Defining Issues Test (DIT) and the Measure of Moral Orientation (MMO). Statistical analyses indicate Turkish participants reflect more postconventional reasoning, while Ameri…
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Date:
August 2002
Creator:
Kuyel, Nilay Ozkan