Among the myriad perplexities of our recent presidential elections is the apparent paradox by which a voter base presumably made largely of moral individuals voted in droves for a candidate who has ...

Moral identity refers to the degree to which being a moral person is central to an individual’s self-concept, shaping intentions and actions across diverse social settings. Research has shown that ...

People typically evaluate the preferences of both themselves and others before making decisions in moral dilemmas. Researchers have theorized how people face moral dilemmas, but experimental data is ...

While Americans point to a decline in morality, they may be referring to social conventions, not ethical behavior.

Americans’ attitudes about self-expression, morality, individuality, and religious practice continue to vary widely across generations. There also continue to be significant differences between men ...