The Moral Development Of Adolescents

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This study emphasizes the role of faith on the moral development of adolescence. The paper discusses early studies suggesting that faith has a profound impact on young adults' conceptualization of values and beliefs, and subsequent moral development. It debates whether religion has a positive or negative impact. The paper then discusses what other factors may influence moral development including familial factors and school.

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Introduction
Faith in the Moral Development of Adolescents
Analysis of Literature

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"The research available is lacking in some respects with respect to the exact effects faith has on adolescent moral development. Much of the theories presented examine whether religion influences young adolescences formation of self identity and values or belief systems. This research also links faith based practices to children's social environment, selection of peers and familial environment. The literature presented by Zern (1997) suggests that clergy may be influential in moral development, but not as influential as familial or school related influences. School related influences include the values and beliefs held by peers and the teachings available in an educational setting. This suggests that an adolescent attending a religious based academy is more likely to adopt the values and beliefs supported in the educational environment than those that might be widely accepted in the community at large."

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