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Are age and ethics related?

A Sikula1, A D Costa

  • 1Department of Management, California State University, Chico 95929-0031.

The Journal of Psychology
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Younger college students demonstrate higher ethical values than older students, prioritizing equality, freedom, and honesty. This study reveals surprising age-related differences in ethical priorities among college students.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Ethics

Background:

  • Ethical development is a critical aspect of adolescent and young adult psychology.
  • Understanding the evolution of values in college students provides insight into societal shifts.
  • Previous research has explored value systems, but age-specific ethical comparisons in college populations require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between age and ethical values in a college student population.
  • To identify specific ethical values that differ significantly between younger and older college students.
  • To compare the prioritization of various values, such as equality, freedom, honesty, helpfulness, intellectualism, excitement, and social recognition, across different age groups within the university setting.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a subset of the Rokeach Value Survey to assess ethical values.
  • Administered the survey to 171 college students at California State University, Chico.
  • Employed nonparametric statistical analysis and four distinct significance tests to evaluate value differences.

Main Results:

  • Younger college students (under 21) exhibited significantly higher ethical scores on three of the four measures compared to older students.
  • Younger students placed greater importance on equality, freedom, and honesty.
  • Conversely, younger students showed more concern for being helpful and intellectual, while older students were more focused on an exciting life and social recognition.

Conclusions:

  • Age is a significant factor influencing ethical values among college students.
  • Younger students appear to possess a more developed ethical framework prioritizing core moral values.
  • The findings suggest a potential shift in value priorities as students mature within the university environment.

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