@article{ref1,
title="The utility of Kohlberg's theory of moral development among adult probationers in a restitution field setting",
journal="Genetic, social, and general psychology monographs",
year="1985",
author="Van Voorhis, P.",
volume="111",
number="1",
pages="101-126",
abstract="Probationers ordered to pay restitution were classified by Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development in order to (a) identify background correlates of moral development; (b) explore the relation between moral development and restitution compliance; and (c) differentially identify facilitating circumstances of restitution. The research was conducted in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 1978 to 1980. Sixty-three probationers were interviewed and classified by moral development, I-level, and by ratings on relevant personality dimensions. Six-month follow-up data were collected from probation records. The results revealed significant relationships (p less than.05) between moral development and ethnicity, education, occupation, income, prior fines, weapons possession, knowing the victim, I-level, responsibility, and empathy. In addition, high-maturity offenders were more likely to reimburse their victims than were low-maturity offenders. Finally, multivariate analysis revealed numerous circumstances of restitution that differentially impacted upon offenders' compliance with the terms of restitution.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="8756-7547",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}