Melanie Killen

Melanie Killen is a prominent psychologist known for her research in moral development and social reasoning among children. Her work explores how children understand concepts like fairness, justice, and social norms. Killen examines how factors such as group membership and social identity influence moral judgments. She emphasizes that children's moral reasoning evolves through interactions with peers, highlighting the role of social contexts in shaping their understanding of right and wrong. Her findings contribute to our understanding of how children navigate complex moral landscapes and form principles about equality and justice throughout their development.