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¹Ethics Institute, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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This study examined the stability of moral judgments over time. Findings reveal that moral judgments are generally stable, but individual differences and situational factors can influence consistency.

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Longitudinal Moral judgment Sacrificial dilemmas Stability

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Area of Science:

Moral Psychology
Philosophy of Mind
Cognitive Science

Background:

Moral cognition is a key area of interdisciplinary research.
The stability of moral judgments over time has been relatively understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the temporal stability of moral judgments.
To explore psychological factors contributing to moral judgment instability.

Main Methods:

A three-wave longitudinal study design.
Participants repeatedly judged sacrificial dilemmas over 6-8 day intervals.
Exploration of potential explanations for judgment variability.

Main Results:

Moral judgments demonstrated significant stability across repeated assessments.
Individual differences and specific dilemma characteristics were associated with variations in judgment stability.
Preliminary evidence suggests psychological factors influence judgment consistency.

Conclusions:

Moral judgments exhibit a notable degree of temporal stability.
Understanding factors influencing instability is crucial for a comprehensive theory of moral cognition.
Findings have implications for both psychological and philosophical perspectives on morality.