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To Be Or Not To Be…Greek: A Study Of Theory Of Mind, Moral Reasoning, And Moral Development In Affiliated And Non-Affiliated Students, Catherine T. Geanon, Megan E. Fishbaugh

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Since college is an important time in emotional and moral development, understanding factors that affect emotional intelligence and morality during these years (i.e., participation in Greek organizations) is critical. While past studies have investigated theory of mind and moral development in Greek and non-Greek college students, the research is limited. Thus, in this study, I explored theory of mind (ToM), moral development (MD), and moral reasoning (MR) in Greek members (n = 54) and their non-affiliated peers (n = 50) across their college years. Results indicated that Greek and non-Greek students differed in theory of mind and moral reasoning, but …