Turiel's social domain theory

Definition

Turiel's social domain theory is a psychological perspective that suggests individuals make moral judgments based on different domains, namely moral, conventional, and personal domains. It proposes that people may decide to disobey a societal convention if they consider it to be in a different domain than moral rules.

Related terms

Moral Domain: Refers to the set of rules related to right and wrong actions based on fairness and harm.

Conventional Domain: Involves societal norms and customs that dictate how we should behave in certain situations.

Personal Domain: Consists of individual choices and preferences that do not have universal standards or impact others.