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The Moral Identity Test (MIT) reliably measures moral identity in primary school children aged 7-11. This validated ten-item scale demonstrates strong internal consistency, aiding in developmental psychology research.

Keywords:
Moral identitySchool childrenTest development

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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Moral Development

Background:

  • Assessing moral identity in children is crucial for understanding their social and ethical development.
  • Existing measures may not be suitable for primary school-aged children.
  • The need for a specific, validated tool for this age group is evident.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Moral Identity Test (MIT).
  • To create a reliable instrument for measuring moral identity in primary school children.
  • To provide a tool for researchers and educators interested in children's moral development.

Main Methods:

  • Survey research design involving 516 primary school children.
  • Statistical analyses included corrected item-total correlation, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), internal consistency, convergent validity, and item response theory (IRT).

Main Results:

  • The Moral Identity Test (MIT) was confirmed as a single-construct scale with ten items.
  • The internal consistency coefficient for the MIT was found to be .93, indicating high reliability.
  • Confirmatory factor analysis supported the unidimensional structure of the MIT.

Conclusions:

  • The Moral Identity Test (MIT) is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing moral identity in children aged 7 to 11 years.
  • The MIT can be effectively used in research and educational settings to understand children's moral identity.
  • The study provides a valuable tool for advancing research in child psychology and moral development.