Bridging the Divide: The Role of Perceived Control in Mediating Reasoning and Activism.

Laird, Philip G.

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ERIC Number: EJ679864

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2003

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ISSN: ISSN-0305-7240

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Bridging the Divide: The Role of Perceived Control in Mediating Reasoning and Activism.

Laird, Philip G.

Journal of Moral Education, v32 n1 p35-49 Mar 2003

Reviews the Defining Issues Test and Spheres of Control results of students involved in the pro-choice or pro-life movements. Rates participation of student involvement in on-campus activities. Reveals abortion activists more frequently endorsed moral issues and scored higher on sociopolitical issues. Discusses results based on relationships among reasoning, control, and behavior. (CAJ)

Descriptors: Activism, Critical Thinking, Higher Education, Moral Development, Moral Issues, Political Attitudes, School Activities, Student Behavior, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Defining Issues Test

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