Abstract
This paper presents the results of a survey of moral values of primary and middle school students (ages 9-15) in the coastal areas of Guangdong, Fujian and Zhejiang between 1997 and 1999. The survey investigates the background of the students and their beliefs in traditional virtues and moral values. The results were analyzed using a combination of both quantitative and qualitative methods. They show that despite the varied backgrounds of the student population, there is a uniformity in their moral values which are typically progressive, precocious, materialistic, and strongly individualistic. Based on these findings, the author makes the following suggestions. First, we should determine the major factors influencing students' moral values. Se cond, we should be aware of the morally inappropriate aspects of students' attitudes. Third, we should guide students to understand the moral rules of a market economy. Finally, schools and teachers should pay attention to providing a moral compass for st udents and stress the importance of family education.
| Keywords: | moral values; China's coastal regions; traditional virtues |
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