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sociomoral

sociomoral

1 8.6
About the right and wrong values a group shares
  • adjective
  • /ˌsoʊsiəˈmɔrəl/
: sociomoral
  • Many sports organizations prioritize sociomoral values to ensure a fair and respectful environment for all players.
  • sociomoral development
  • sociomoral skills
  • sociomoral reasoning

Examples

  • Teachers often incorporate sociomoral discussions into their lessons to help students understand the importance of community values.

  • If these three conditions are met, sociomoral skills can be taught in academic contexts such as physical education.

    Academic text (2007)
  • So, by the term fair play, it is meant a set of sociomoral values that are delivered through sport.

    Academic text (2007)
  • One expression of students' sociomoral behavior in physical education classes is their "fair play" behaviors.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Thus, those children who perceived themselves to be higher in physical ability demonstrated a lower level of sociomoral development.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Recently, researchers have examined the factors that interfere with sociomoral development through sports.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Distributive justice is one specific sociomoral concept that is particularly relevant for children aged 5 through 10.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Furthermore, researchers have not provided practitioners with the necessary tools to enhance sociomoral development in the physical activity environment.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Hence, dialoguing about sociomoral issues or sociomoral reasoning is the basis for promoting sociomoral development.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Nevertheless, the relationship between teachers' verbal aggressiveness and students' sociomoral behavior has not been examined.

    Academic text (2007)

Synonyms

moral
vssociomoral
892 3.7

Concerned with ideas of right and wrong in people's actions

focuses specifically on values and behaviors shared by a group rather than individuals
ethical
vssociomoral
259 4.1

Following rules about what is right and wrong in people's actions

emphasizes community shared values and social norms rather than abstract principles

Surface Forms

sociomoral positive

Morphology

sociomoral = moral (transparent) = socio + moral + socio

The meaning is clearly derived from the combining form 'socio-' (relating to society) plus 'moral', so learners knowing 'social/society' and 'moral' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Sociomoral combines the prefix socio- ('social' or 'group') and moral ('right and wrong'), so it describes the values and behaviour that a society shares.