CLARIFYING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VALUES AND MORAL JUDGMENT

An investigation of the relationship between values and moral judgemen t was conducted using 124 Australian university students. Participants completed a Value Survey and the Defining Issues Test in sessions one week apart. Data were analysed by computing correlations and multiple regression of ratings for individual values and Value Type scores wit h Stage Scores and summary scores of moral reasoning. Analysis confirm ed only some of the predicted relationships between values and the mor al reasoning measure and indicated some that had not been predicted. T heoretical and psychometric factors contributing to these results are discussed, and the importance of identifying the conceptual bases of m easures used in moral behaviour research is noted.