The Relation between Development of Moral Judgment and Interpersonal Interaction

Abstract

This study examined the relation between the development of moral judgment and the quantitative and qualitative variables of interpersonal interactions from the viewpoint of cognitive development theory. As a result, (1) Interactions that do not cause cognitive conflict are not closely related to the development of moral judgment. (2) Interpersonal interactions, including role-taking opportunity, promote the development of moral judgment. (3) The act of discussing ideas among family members and discussing them until they are mutually convinced promote the developmental stage of moral judgment. (4) Self-disclosure is related to the quantity and quality of interaction. Interpersonal interactions are interregulated with the development of moral cognitive structures, and effective findings have been obtained for psychoeducational support that promotes the development of moral judgment.