APS

2022 APS Annual Convention

Perspectives on the Promotion of Moral Character

Sunday, May 29, 2022 · Chicago, IL

Oral · General

There has been an increased interest across the psychological disciplines in how to effectively promote positive moral character. In this symposium, we address this question from several different perspectives showcasing recent research examining the roles of motivation, exemplars, meditation, and volitional personality change in the promotion of moral character.

Chairs & Discussants

  • James CornwellChair
    U.S. Military Academy

Presentations

  1. Character As Meeting Expectations or Achieving ExcellenceJames Cornwell
  2. Harnessing the Power of Moral Exemplars to Promotion Moral CharacterPeter Meindl
  3. A Reasoned Action Approach to Meditation BehaviorRyan Erbe
  4. Volitional Personality Change and Positive Character DevelopmentElise Dykhuis