Moral competence: is there a bond between general and sport-specific ones in student athletes. A questionable correlations
Key Points
This research investigates the relationship between general moral competence and sport-specific moral competence in student athletes.
Comparison of moral competence levels between non-athletes and sport-engaged groups.
Assessment of moral development indicators in different athlete categories.
Non-athletes showed the lowest levels of moral competence.
Sport-engaged groups exhibited higher moral competence, indicating a potential positive influence of sports.
Abstract
Notably, non-athletes exhibited the lowest moral competence levels thus, when compared to sport-engaged groups, indicating a potentially positive influence of sport on moral development.