MORAL – Socio-Moral Development of Children and Adolescents

Project Description

The research project MORAL investigates the role of individual and situational factors for the socio-moral development of children and adolescents with a strong focus on intergroup processes. The project includes two main fields of research: On the one hand, moral development per se, and on the other hand, social exclusion as a field of application for socio-moral rules and competencies. In both lines of research, the role of social-cognitive abilities for the development of socio-moral competencies are examined. Furthermore, it is of great interest whether and how group memberships (gender, origin, etc.) and stereotypes influence children’s and adolescents’ social interactions and how this is connected to socio-moral development.

Moreover, in the context of research on social exclusion, we additionally examine educators’ and teachers’ attitudes and behaviors regarding social exclusion. In this regard, one aim of the project is the professionalisation of educators and teachers concerning social exclusion among children and adolescents.

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to better understand the reactions of children and teachers to social exclusion and to identify the aspects of group dynamics that may play a role in this. From this, we hope to draw insights for the professionalisation of teachers.

Funding

This project is funded from the institutional budget.

Cooperations

This project is being carried out in cooperation with...

• Prof. Dr. Kelly Lynn Mulvey, Department of Psychology, Social Development Lab (North Carolina State University)
• Prof. Dr. Meike Bonefeld, Department of Educational Science (University of Freiburg)

Project Management

Project Team

• Tina Bagus
• Prof. Dr. Hanna Beißert

Project Details