College of Education
Title
The Search for Self/Other Distinctions in the Moral Judgment of Five, Six, and Seven-Year-Olds
Date of Award
3-30-1977
Document Type
Research Project Report
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Pedagogical Studies
First Advisor
Robert C. Rhodes, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Spencer K. Thompson, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
G. Peter Ienatsch, Ph.D.
Abstract
Ninety-six children, ages 5> 6, and 7 responded to six Piagetian type story pairs that contrasted good intentions/ high damage with had intentions/low damage to determine differences in how the child judges (a) himself, and (h) another child in identical imaginary situations. The story themes included lying, stealing, and property damage. The taped and illustrated story pairs were presented twice during the testing period with (a) self as the central character, and (b) another child as the central character. No support was found for the Piagetian supposition that the child first makes autonomous choices in situations that involve self. However, older children did increase in their use of intentionality in making moral judgments.
Recommended Citation
Proffitt, Vivian A., "The Search for Self/Other Distinctions in the Moral Judgment of Five, Six, and Seven-Year-Olds" (1977). College of Education. 107.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-edu/107
Comments
BF721.P76 1977