The effects of off-campus service learning on the moral reasoning of college students.

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Title: The effects of off-campus service learning on the moral reasoning of college students.
Authors: Lies, JamesM. (AUTHOR), Bock, Tonia (AUTHOR), Brandenberger, Jay (AUTHOR), Trozzolo, ThomasA. (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Moral Education. Jun2012, Vol. 41 Issue 2, p189-199. 11p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Subjects: Moral reasoning, Service learning, College students' psychology research, Defining Issues Test, Psychology
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The article focuses on the influence of various U.S. service learning programs on college students' moral reasoning. The respondents were divided in two groups and were asked to accomplish the Defining Issues Test (DIT-2) prior to and after a service learning course. Results show that the group comprised of the service learning participants had a considerably higher moral reasoning than the other group.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article focuses on the influence of various U.S. service learning programs on college students' moral reasoning. The respondents were divided in two groups and were asked to accomplish the Defining Issues Test (DIT-2) prior to and after a service learning course. Results show that the group comprised of the service learning participants had a considerably higher moral reasoning than the other group.
ISSN:03057240
DOI:10.1080/03057240.2012.669925