The Perceived Personality of Moral Exemplars.

Walker, Lawrence J.

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ERIC Number: EJ608935

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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The Perceived Personality of Moral Exemplars.

Walker, Lawrence J.

Journal of Moral Education, v28 n2 p145-62 Jun 1999

Investigates the personality traits that people believe to characterize moral exemplars and to compare that trait description with those for related types of exemplars. Reveals differences in personality attributions across types of exemplars and indicates that traits reflecting the Conscientiousness and Agreeableness factors were salient for the moral exemplar. (CMK)

Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Ethical Instruction, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics, Moral Values, Personality, Personality Traits, Questionnaires

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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