The Moral Identity and Group Affiliation

This research applies identity theory to understand whether moral identity processes operate similarly or differently depending on group affiliation (gender, race, and religion). A survey measuring facets of the moral identity, moral behavior, and emotions was administered to 315 subjects. Findings support the moral identity as a general human process which does not vary significantly by gender, race, or religion; it is predictive of moral behavior and emotional reactions regardless of the group in which one is affiliated.