Adolescent Moral Development

A. Sheffield Morris; Nancy Eisenberg; B. J. Houltberg

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-373951-3.00027-2

Adolescent Moral Development

A. Sheffield Morris, Nancy Eisenberg, B. J. Houltberg

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Abstract

This article reviews the literature on theories of moral development, adolescent changes in moral reasoning and related behaviors, moral emotions (empathy, guilt, and shame), and multiple interacting systems (culture, family, and peers) that shape the development of moral reasoning and behavior during adolescence. Associations between moral development and adolescent adjustment are discussed, as well as socialization influences. Much of the literature on moral development to date has focused on childhood, whereas research on adolescent moral development has focused more so on moral identity and civic engagement. An overview of this research is provided. The article concludes with a discussion of moral education programs and potential applications of research findings.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Adolescence
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	48-55
Number of pages	8
Volume	1
ISBN (Print)	9780123739513
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-373951-3.00027-2
State	Published - 2011

Keywords

Empathy
Guilt
Justice moral reasoning
Moral behavior
Moral identity
Moral reasoning
Prosocial behavior
Socialization
Sympathy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Dentistry(all)
Medicine(all)

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