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Moral reasoning about sexually transmitted diseases

R A Jadack1, J S Hyde, C F Moore

  • 1University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.

Child Development
|February 1, 1995
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Older college students demonstrate higher moral reasoning regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This study explored moral development in sexual decision-making among college freshmen and seniors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Moral Development

Background:

  • Sexual behavior carries risks of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
  • Understanding the cognitive and moral factors influencing risky sexual behavior is crucial for public health interventions.
  • Previous research has explored moral reasoning, but its specific application to STD transmission contexts requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between moral reasoning and sexual behaviors that could lead to STD transmission.
  • To compare moral reasoning stages and orientations between college freshmen and seniors in hypothetical STD-related scenarios.
  • To examine the influence of dilemma content and gender on moral reasoning in the context of sexual risk.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized hypothetical dilemmas depicting situations with STD transmission risks.
  • Conducted interviews with 40 college freshmen and 32 college seniors, asking for justifications of characters' behaviors.
  • Scored interviews using Kohlberg's moral stage theory and Gilligan's moral orientation model.

Main Results:

  • College seniors exhibited a significantly higher stage of moral reasoning compared to freshmen when discussing STD transmission dilemmas.
  • Moral reasoning stages varied significantly across different dilemma content, suggesting context-dependent reasoning.
  • No significant gender differences were found in the stage of moral reasoning or moral orientation.

Conclusions:

  • Age and academic level are associated with more advanced moral reasoning concerning sexual health decisions.
  • Moral reasoning about sexual risk is influenced by the specific context of the dilemma presented.
  • Findings contribute to understanding the role of moral development in preventing risky sexual behaviors and informing public health strategies.

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