Using trait and moral theories to understand belief in pure evil and belief in pure good

Volume: 173, Pages: 110584 - 110584
Published: Apr 1, 2021
Abstract
People differ greatly in their beliefs in pure good (BPG) and beliefs in pure evil (BPE), but little is known about how people develop such beliefs. In two studies using nationwide convenience samples (Ns = 384 and 345), we used trait (Big 5; HEXACO) and moral (moral foundations theory; Kohlberg's theory of moral development) theories to uncover potential underpinnings of BPG and BPE. After controlling for demographics and ideology, traits...
Paper Details
Title
Using trait and moral theories to understand belief in pure evil and belief in pure good
Published Date
Apr 1, 2021
Volume
173
Pages
110584 - 110584
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