An approach of the moral disengagement through the moral content judgment |
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Authors: | Miltiadis Proios |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greecemproios@phed.auth.gr |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe goal of the present study was the best understanding of the development of mechanisms of moral disengagement. Participants were 281 athletes (males, n = 133, and females, n = 148) all involved in competitive sport (teams and individuals). Their ages ranged from 13 to 23 years (M = 15.01, SD = 2.29), while their experience ranged from 1 to15 years (M = 5.42, SD = 3.13). The participants filled out two questionnaires: the Moral Disengagement in Sport Scale (MDSS) and the Moral Content Judgment in Sport Questionnaire (MCJSQ). Results revealed significant differences in gender and a negative correlation between the three mechanisms of moral disengagement (advantageous comparison, non-responsibility, and attribution of blame) with age. Findings also revealed that the mechanisms of moral disengagement relationship with elements of moral content judgment was positive with egoistic utilitarianism/consequences and negative with fairness. |
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Keywords: | Moral disengagement moral judgment sport |
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