TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1985//
TI  - The utility of Kohlberg's theory of moral development among adult probationers in a restitution field setting
JO  - Genetic, social, and general psychology monographs
A1  - Van Voorhis, P.
SP  - 101
EP  - 126
VL  - 111
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 8756-7547
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -