The relationship of family processes and adolescent moral thought and behavior
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Title
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The relationship of family processes and adolescent moral thought and behavior
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Identifier
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d_2009_2013:36b11bf2999e:10599
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identifier
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10789
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Creator
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Hochberg, Shira Zupnik,
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Contributor
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Georgiana S. Tryon
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Date
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2010
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Educational psychology | Psychology | adolescent moral development | family process variables | moral thought | school behavior | sources of influence
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Abstract
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The influence of family process variables (cohesion, flexibility, and communication) on ascribed sources of influence on adolescent thought was investigated using White's Family Socialization Model of Adolescent Moral Development. In addition, the relationship between sources of influence and school- related behaviors such as disciplinary referrals, unexcused absences, and participation in extra-curricular activities was examined. Participants included 82 public high school students from grades 9 through 12. Students completed Olson et al.'s (2006) Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES IV) to measure family process variables, and White's (1997) revised Moral Authority Scale (MAS-R) to measure ascribed sources of influence. Students recorded information regarding school-related behaviors on a demographic questionnaire. Information pertaining to absences and disciplinary referrals came from students records. Results indicate some significant relationships between family cohesion, flexibility, and communication, and the Family and Equality sources of the MAS-R. In addition the probability of participation in extra-curricular activities was related to Society's Welfare and Self-Interest sources of moral authority. In conclusion, family process variables have predictive value for ascribed sources of influence on adolescent thought. In turn, ascribed sources of influence such as Society's Welfare and Self-Interest have predictive value for school-related behaviors such as participation in extracurricular activities.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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2009_2013.csv
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Educational Psychology
