College Students' Developing Understanding of Moral Expertise: A Longitudinal Case Study of the Importance of Models, Mentors, and Practice

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Title: College Students' Developing Understanding of Moral Expertise: A Longitudinal Case Study of the Importance of Models, Mentors, and Practice
Language: English
Authors: Cox, Samuel J. E., Waldbillig, Luke T., Glanzer, Perry L. (ORCID 0000-0002-3649-2516)
Source: Journal of College and Character. 2022 23(4):295-312.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Moral Values, Mentors, Case Studies, Longitudinal Studies, Religious Factors, Organizations (Groups), Research Universities, Religious Colleges, Student Personnel Workers, Social Support Groups, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Models, Christianity
DOI: 10.1080/2194587X.2022.2123828
ISSN: 1940-1639
Abstract: Higher education scholars have varied views about the importance of moral experts for college students. To complicate matters, higher education scholars and student affairs professionals often have little knowledge of students' perspectives regarding such questions. This article provides a longitudinal case study analysis of students at a mid-size, faith-based research university, exploring how students seek moral expertise through social support from members of their social or religious communities. We interviewed fourteen students in their first and third years of enrollment regarding their understanding of moral expertise. Findings suggest students sought out moral experts with religious organizations and peer mentors providing the primary sources of moral expertise.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1371133
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Higher education scholars have varied views about the importance of moral experts for college students. To complicate matters, higher education scholars and student affairs professionals often have little knowledge of students' perspectives regarding such questions. This article provides a longitudinal case study analysis of students at a mid-size, faith-based research university, exploring how students seek moral expertise through social support from members of their social or religious communities. We interviewed fourteen students in their first and third years of enrollment regarding their understanding of moral expertise. Findings suggest students sought out moral experts with religious organizations and peer mentors providing the primary sources of moral expertise.
ISSN:1940-1639
DOI:10.1080/2194587X.2022.2123828