The Handbook of Moral Development is the definitive source of theory and research on the
development of morality. Since the publication of the first edition, ground-breaking …

However, much of the early psychological research on moral development (including
prosocial development) was influenced greatly by the work of rationalists such as Kant. This …

This chapter describes the relation of parental characteristics and behaviors to children's
prosocial development and empathy-related responding. It explores the theories related to …

The primary goal of this study was to examine the intervening roles of prosocial moral
reasoning and respect for family in associations between parent attachment and prosocial …

This study explored the nature and development of patterns of prosocial reasoning and
behaviour of Indian children (N= 167), between 5 and 14 years of age, from low and high …

This chapter discusses theoretical and empirical approaches to studying moral development
(particularly the development of empathy-related responses and prosocial behavior) in …

In contemporary times, adequately knowing “other”(especially non-Western) belief systems
becomes imperative to expand and deepen a global understanding of moral development …

This chapter points out the need for extending the conceptualization of prosociality to
include development, and that of societal development to make a place for prosociality. The …

The area of prosocial behavior is very important as it is through these behaviors that the
child becomes a contributing member of the society. The purpose of the present study was to …

This chapter presents an overview of the key aspects of socio-emotional development of
children in the Indian context. Considering family as microcosm of society, it examines …