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Moral Competence as a Positive Youth Development Construct : A Conceptual Review
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Moral competence refers to the affective orientation to perform altruistic behaviors and the ability to judge moral issues logically.
A five-stage theory of moral development is proposed.
Both western and Chinese perspectives are incorporated in the elaboration of the characteristics of each stage.
A brief review of the antecedents of moral competence is presented.
The relationship between moral competence and adolescent developmental outcomes is also discussed.
Some practical ways to promote moral competence are suggested.
School-based programs may be effective in the promotion of moral competence provided it is based on all-round or whole-person development and the length of the program should be sufficiently long.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ma, Hing Keung. 2012. Moral Competence as a Positive Youth Development Construct : A Conceptual Review. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483201
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ma, Hing Keung. Moral Competence as a Positive Youth Development Construct : A Conceptual Review. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483201
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ma, Hing Keung. Moral Competence as a Positive Youth Development Construct : A Conceptual Review. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483201
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483201