Lee et al. (1997) Study on Cross-Cultural Moral Reasoning in Children

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Lee et al. (1997) study on cross-cultural differences in children's moral reasoning.

What was the aim of Lee et al. (1997) study?

To investigate cross-cultural differences in children's moral reasoning about lying and truth-telling.

What cultural groups were compared in the study by Lee et al. (1997)?

Chinese and Canadian children.

What was the significance of the research conducted by Lee et al. (1997)?

It highlights how cultural norms and moral values influence cognitive and social development.

What type of study design was used in Lee et al. (1997)?

Quasi-experiment with a cross-cultural design.

What were the independent variables in the study?

Cultural group (Chinese or Canadian), type of story (pro-social or anti-social), and type of behavior (truth-telling or lying).

How were the children's moral evaluations rated in the study?

Using a 7-point scale ranging from very, very good to very, very naughty.

What were the results concerning pro-social situations in the study?

Chinese children rated lying more positively as they aged, while Canadian children consistently rated truth-telling more positively.

How did developmental trends manifest in the evaluation of moral reasoning?

Younger children rated truth-telling more positively, while older Chinese children rated pro-social lying positively.

What does the conclusion of the study suggest about moral reasoning?

Moral reasoning is influenced by cultural norms, and children's moral development evolves with age.

What strengths were identified in the study?

Cross-cultural perspective, standardized procedure, and developmental insights.

What weaknesses were noted in Lee et al. (1997) study?

Ethnocentric bias, artificial scenarios, and a simplistic rating scale.

What application does the study have for educational settings?

Understanding cultural differences in moral reasoning can inform teaching strategies and conflict resolution.

What role do cultural values play according to the study?

Cultural values shape children's development and moral reasoning in multicultural contexts.

What major contribution does Lee et al. (1997) make to psychology?

It shows the interaction between universal cognitive processes and culturally specific values in moral reasoning.