Skip to main content
. 2022 Sep 28;13:975160. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.975160

TABLE 6.

Summary of stage/style factors that emerged for aspects of faith development.

Aspect
Stage/Style Perspective taking Social horizon Morality Locus of authority Form of world coherence Symbolic function
3 Synthetic-Conventional/Mutual Defended Truth Ingroup Responsibility and Boundaries Follow God and Group Authority in Groups/Leaders Groups and Leaders; Right or Wrong Views Truth and Symbols
4 Individuative-Reflective/Individuative Systemic Understanding Others Value Difference Order and Stability Authority in Individuals Consistent and Appropriate Beliefs Value Symbols
5 Conjunctive/Dialogical Open to Family Difference Close to Different Others Universalizing Values Mystery