The effects of locus control and field independence-dependence on moral reasoning

This study investigated whether stages of moral reasoning vary as a function of locus of control and degree of field independence. Results, based upon 36 female undergraduates, indicated a tendency for both variables to provide some prediction of morality status when used conjointly. This derived from the fact that field independent-internal Ss has disproportionately higher scores on Kohlberg's Moral Judgment Interview than field dependent-internal, field independent-external, and field dependent-external Ss. The latter showed no appreciable differences among them.