Children's moral reasoning: influence of culture and collaborative discussion
Zhang, Xin
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Title
Children's moral reasoning: influence of culture and collaborative discussion
Author(s)
Zhang, Xin
Issue Date
2013-05-24T21:54:05Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Anderson, Richard C.
Pomerantz, Eva M.
Department of Study
Educational Psychology
Discipline
Educational Psychology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
Moral reasoning
Collaborative Reasoning
argumentation
collectivism
individualism
altruism
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of culture and collaborative discussion on Chinese and American children’s moral reasoning in reflective essays that they composed about a moral and practical dilemma. In contrast to American children who frequently expressed egocentric concerns, Chinese children exhibited altruistic tendencies and expressed more concern for maintaining in-group harmony, which are the core values advocated in collectivist culture. Collaborative discussion promoted children’s moral reasoning in both cultures, leading to significantly more consideration of the principles of being honest, having empathy for others, keeping promises, honoring friendship, being trustworthy, and not betraying others by tattling.
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