Individuals in non-Western cultures tend to score higher on stages of moral reasoning than those who live in Western cultures.

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Research in moral development, particularly studies influenced by Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, has generally found that there is not a consistent pattern showing individuals in non-Western cultures scoring higher on stages of moral reasoning compared to those in Western cultures. Differences in moral reasoning across cultures often reflect variations in cultural values and social norms rather than a hierarchical superiority of one culture over another in terms of moral development stages.

Individuals in Non-Western Cultures Tend to Score Higher on Stages