2017 Volume 17 Issue 1 Pages 3-16
This study investigated the development of moral judgment based on Kohlberg's theory of 2043 junior high students during 1984–1987 and 2008–2011 periods. The change in moral judgment and the factor of change were analyzed. Results showed that many students in recent years regarded collective value as important whereas many students regarded interpersonal value as important 24 years ago. In addition, on the solution for moral conflict, the percent of students choosing Stage 3 of moral development decreased while the percent of students choosing Stage 4 increased in recent years. The moral cognitive structure changed with time. The direction of moral education for junior high students was suggested by the change factor.
