Handbook of Moral Development

The Handbook of Moral Development is a comprehensive source of theory and research on the origins and development of morality in childhood and adolescence. It explores morality as fundamental to being human and enables individuals to acquire social norms and develop social relationships. The third edition includes new chapters on morality in infancy and early childhood, cognitive neuroscience perspectives, social responsibility, economic and societal inequalities, stereotypes, bias, and discrimination, and victimization and bullying in peer contexts. It is essential reading for scholars, educators, and students in the field of moral development, as well as social scientists, public health experts, and clinicians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Handbook of Moral Development stands as the ultimate resource for theory and research on the origins and progression of morality during childhood and adolescence. It delves into the essence of morality as a fundamental aspect of human existence, empowering individuals to acquire social norms and form meaningful social relationships characterized by cooperation and mutual respect.

Since the release of its second edition, groundbreaking approaches to studying moral development have sparked intense debates regarding the conceptualization and measurement of morality in childhood and adolescence. The contributors to this new edition, assembled by the esteemed editors Melanie Killen and Judith G. Smetana, engage with these critical questions from diverse theoretical perspectives and present a comprehensive review of cutting-edge research. The handbook encompasses chapters on parenting and socialization, values, the emergence of prejudice and social exclusion, fairness and access to resources, moral reasoning and children's rights, empathy, and prosocial behaviors. Morality is examined within the context of families, peers, schools, and culture. Thoroughly revised and expanded, the third edition introduces several new chapters, covering:

Morality in infancy and early childhood
Cognitive neuroscience perspectives on moral development
Social responsibility in the context of social and racial justice
Conceptions of economic and societal inequalities
Stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
Victimization and bullying in peer contexts

Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the study of moral development, this edition features contributions from sixty scholars hailing from developmental science, social neuroscience, comparative and evolutionary psychology, and education. Their research, conducted across the globe, contributes to a comprehensive understanding of moral development. This book is a vital resource for scholars, educators, and students engaged in the field of moral development, offering invaluable insights and perspectives.

Weight: 1060g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367497569
Edition number: 3 ed