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The consolidation/transition model in moral reasoning development.

L J Walker1, P Gustafson, K H Hennig

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. lawrence.walker@ubc.ca

Developmental Psychology
|March 28, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study on moral reasoning development found that cyclical patterns of change and specific reasoning distributions predict stage transitions. Bayesian techniques proved useful for analyzing developmental changes in children and adolescents.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Development
  • Moral Reasoning

Background:

  • The consolidation/transition model proposes cyclical development with alternating consolidation and transition phases.
  • Stage advance is predicted by reasoning distribution indicative of disequilibrium.
  • Examining this model's validity in moral reasoning development is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the consolidation/transition model in moral reasoning development.
  • To investigate predictors of stage transition in children and adolescents.
  • To assess the utility of Bayesian techniques in developmental analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study with 64 children and adolescents.
  • Five annual administrations of the Moral Judgment Interview.

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  • Standard statistical and Bayesian techniques were employed.

    • Main Results:

    • Results support the consolidation/transition model's hypotheses.
    • Cyclical patterns of change were observed.
    • Specific reasoning distributions successfully predicted stage transitions.

    Conclusions:

    • The consolidation/transition model is supported in moral reasoning development.
    • Bayesian techniques offer a valuable approach for analyzing developmental change.
    • Understanding reasoning distribution aids in predicting developmental progression.