DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD OF MORAL ORIENTATIONS

Abstract

The article outlines the developing and standardization of psychodiagnostics test that measures moral orientations for adolescence. The definition of moral orientations as a matter of diagnosis and the justification of chosen stimuli are provided. Respondents evaluate the degree to which 13 values are expressed in the behavior of seven categories of people (from the «native» to the «enemies»). Youthful students from 17 to 21 years (N = 330) were used as a standardization sample. Factorial validity of the scales used was tested by using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). A hierarchical structure of the test (including the common scale and three subscales) is confirmed by the CFA. Cronbach’s alpha indicated a high consistency between separate items of the test, demonstrating high reliability of the test’s scales. Criterion validity of the scales is assessed on the basis of the socio-demographic characteristics of the sample. The convergent and discriminant validity was assessed by establishing close statistical relations with constructs similar in content. The standards for test’s scales are developed. The results testify the adequacy of this method for the diagnosis of youth moral orientations.

Keywords

• moral orientation
• moral values
• values
• adolescence
• factor validation
• confirmatory factor analysis
• Cronbach’s alpha
• criterion, convergent and discriminant validity of the scales
• test standards