This article reviews values clarification theory and goes beyond its explicit doctrines to discuss shortcomings. (MT)

Studies the processes of development in Kohlberg's (1981) moral systems and in Haan's (1983) interactional formulation, by comparing the effects of two curricular experiences for university students. The experiences were: discussion of hypothetical dilemmas which was designed to promote cognitive disequilibrium, and playing moral games, which was…

Examined the interpretation of measures of moral development to individuals from three phases of test interpretation. Interpretations based on the meaning of the scale, the meaning of the score, and specific meaning to the individual are explored. (Author)

Considered is the question of how the humanities taken seriously might contribute to a better living of the personal life. Specifically, the author took three aspects or dimensions of wisdom and indicated how each might be furthered by a particular masterpiece of literature. (Author/RK)

This paper makes two arguments: (1) that education does not imply determinism; and (2) that if one takes the libertarian position with regard to the free-will/determinism issue, one is forced to the conclusion that moral education is undesirable. (RC)

Psychologists have stressed the measurement of ability and neglected the subjective determinants of achievement striving and achievement evaluation. The moral aspects of achievement should be considered. (ST)

The study compared the responses of 48 retarded (mean age 12 years) and 48 normal (mean age 7 years) Ss in a series of eight hypothetical temptation-to-steal dilemmas. The results indicated that normal Ss resisted significantly more often than did the retarded Ss. (Author/SW)

Examines the effects of act- and outcome-oriented adult prohibitions on the moral judgments of seven- and nine-year-old children. Moral dilemmas portraying children in hospital settings were presented to children of ages six to nine years. (Author/SS)

The article explores the dilemma of young gifted children (ages 4-8 years) in the evolution and resolution of their own system of morality. The author explains that research and observation has revealed a systematic appearance and disappearance of magical thinking (the hallmark of the onset of reasoning) in four stages. (PHR)

Cragg counters Beck's criticism of his hidden values in the curriculum argument. (MM)

Discusses Kohlberg's moral development theory and the necessity of a holistic theory. Describes Dabrowski's theory of cognitive disintegration. Implies that this theory could become a holistic theory and penetrate the sources of values objectivity. (Author/BH)

Businesses want ethical employees, so students should be taught to recognize a moral issue, think critically though the various alternatives, and decide on the best solutions. (JOW)

Provides background information in health care ethics and an overview of nursing ethics in the recent past. Suggests that communal moral experience should be the starting point for health care ethics research. Includes 60 references. (Author/JOW)

Examines the level of moral development and empathy in adult male sex offenders. Male sex offenders (n=21) and male physical assaulters (n=30) were assessed using the Defining Issues Test and the Interpersonal Reactivity Index. Results indicate significant differences between group means and norm group means on two dimensions of empathy. (JPS)

Research on the effects of Greek life on college student moral development has generally concluded that membership in these organizations does little to enhance moral development. However, this qualitative case study of one fraternity found otherwise. A fraternity at a large Midwestern university was studied. The fraternity (given the pseudonym…