STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF ETHICAL EDUCATION ON COGNITIVE DISSONANCE IN MORAL DECISION-MAKING

Authors

  • Santosh Kashinath Mishra Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, OPJS University, Distt. Churu, Rajasthan
  • Dr. Vikesh Chandra Gupta Supervisor, Department of Psychology, OPJS University, Distt. Churu, Rajasthan

Keywords:

Ethical education, cognitive dissonance, moral decision-making, ethical dilemmas, psychological discomfort, principled decision-making, ethical reasoning

Abstract

This study explores the influence of ethical education on cognitive dissonance in moral decision-making. Cognitive dissonance, the psychological discomfort experienced when holding conflicting cognitions, often plays a critical role in the decision-making processes related to ethical dilemmas. The study investigates whether exposure to structured ethical education can mitigate the intensity of cognitive dissonance and thereby influence the moral decisions made by individuals. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from a sample of university students who underwent ethical education programs and were subsequently subjected to moral decision-making scenarios. The findings suggest a significant reduction in cognitive dissonance among participants who received ethical education, leading to more consistent and principled decision-making. These results underscore the importance of integrating ethical education into curricula to foster ethical reasoning and reduce the psychological conflict that hinders moral judgments.

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2018-03-31

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Santosh Kashinath Mishra, & Dr. Vikesh Chandra Gupta. (2018). STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF ETHICAL EDUCATION ON COGNITIVE DISSONANCE IN MORAL DECISION-MAKING. Innovative Research Thoughts, 4(2), 322–329. Retrieved from https://irt.shodhsagar.com/index.php/j/article/view/1445

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2018): Volume 4 | Issue 2 | January-March 2018

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