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ERIC Number: EJ430332
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-3920
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Family Interactions and the Development of Moral Reasoning.
Walker, Lawrence J.; Taylor, John H.
Child Development, v62 n2 p264-83 Apr 1991
Examined parents' role in the development of their children's moral reasoning. Differences in interaction style in discussions of hypothetical and of real-life dilemmas were found. Children's moral development was best predicted by a parental discussion style involving supportive interactions and the presentation of higher level moral reasoning. (BC)
Descriptors: Discussion, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Longitudinal Studies, Moral Development, Moral Issues, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Influence, Parents, Secondary School Students
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Vancouver)
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