I want to know more about the moral development of adolescents, thanks!

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Most would agree that moral development is a product of cognitive and social development. A young person’s moral development involves an increasing sense of their own values, thinking, life challenges, and sense of self. As adolescents mature, they acquire an increased sense of empathy and the ability to see things from another’s perspective. This assists them in making moral judgements. A young person’s reasoning or discerning right and wrong helps them to determine: the right thing to do; their behaviour or how they act in a given situation (especially one that holds a moral dilemma); how they feel about moral issues; and is the anticipation of feeling guilty about doing ‘the wrong thing’ acting as a deterrent. Adolescents may also develop an interest in broader community values and societal issues, often enjoying the process of being politically active or environmentally aware, volunteering, or showing an interest in religion. This may reflect an advanced stage of moral development — one that values society with a desire for betterment.