An Examination of the Interplay Between Moral Reasoning and Moral Development Among Madrassah Students Through the Lens of Psychological Theories on Moral Development

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to assess the extent of moral reasoning and moral development within the framework of psychological theories of moral development. To evaluate students' moral reasoning, six distinct moral values—namely, honesty, obedience, love, generosity, loyalty, and integrity—were employed as indicators. The research also sought to investigate the interconnectedness of moral reasoning and moral development. To accomplish this objective, a questionnaire served as the primary research instrument. The study sample consisted of fifty students enrolled in madrassahs in Lahore, Pakistan. The findings revealed a significant relationship between moral reasoning and moral development. It is worth noting that there appears to be a relatively limited emphasis on moral reasoning of the students within the madrasah educational context.