Moral Types are derived from the orthogonality of Interpersonal Value (Mojac) scores and Interpersonal Trait (NACE) scores.
Scores from the tests (normed against relevant reference population around a mean of 50 with a standard deviation of 10) are plotted as a single point on a grid depicted as a circle below. The position within the circle indicates one of seven Moral Types. The Profile of each Moral Type, based on our empirical research, is also shown below.
Note that positions closer to the outer edges of the circle indicate increasing more extreme tendencies.
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Involved LibertarianHighly values individual freedom for self and others and will be greatly concerned when another's individual rights are threatened. Open to new ideas, lively, and outgoing as well as forthright, anti-authority/establishment, non-conforming, permissive and impulsive.
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Involved DualistHighly values individual freedom and duty to social laws and perceived norms. Can be overly empathic, reliant, trusting and agreeable toward others. Will want 'a good outcome for everyone' and will feel discomforted in situations where this cannot occur.
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Involved CommunitarianHighly values laws and perceived norms, even when the maintenance of such laws and norms are detrimental to an individual's well-being. Highly conscientious, dutiful, rule-conscious and trusting of others. Caring toward others but will not 'bend the rules' in any circumstance.
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Central TendencyNot overly empathic, self-confident, or overly aloof from others. Approximately equally values the needs of the individual and the needs of society and will usually attempt to balance these needs in a situation of moral conflict.
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Detached LibertarianHighly values the freedom to act in their own best interests but does not extend this to others. Has a low regard for social norms. Tends to be narcissistic, unempathic, emotionally reactive, vigilant, antagonistic and aggressive. Will manipulate others to obtain rewards for self. Can be tolerant of disorder. Will consider themselves as superior to most others.
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Detached CommunitarianHighly values adherence to laws and the perceived norms of their dominant social reference group. Intolerant of 'different' others who will be perceived as inferior. Rule-bound, serious, emotionally detached from others and closed-minded.
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Detached DualistAloof and detached from others and does not particularly value individual freedom and well-being, or the laws and norms of society. Sensitive to punishment, unempathic, reserved, introverted and self-reliant.
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