The antecedents of moral identity: A meta-analytic review

Xiaofeng Xu (), Miaomiao Li (), Ho Kwong Kwan () and Xiaomeng Zhang ()
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Xiaofeng Xu: Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics
Miaomiao Li: Shanghai University of Political Science and Law
Ho Kwong Kwan: China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
Xiaomeng Zhang: Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business

Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 2024, vol. 41, issue 3, No 26, 1697-1728

Abstract: Abstract Moral identity is an important self-concept. Taking a social cognitive perspective, we propose an integrative framework to examine the relationships between moral identity and its antecedents, including demographic variables, personality traits, and organizational contexts (specifically leadership style and ethical climate). An analysis of the effect sizes in 110 studies involving 44,441 participants shows that gender, personality traits, and organizational context are strongly associated with moral identity. The moral identity measure used, cultural tendencies toward individualism or collectivism, and demographic characteristics moderate the relationships between moral identity and its antecedents. The significance and implications of the factors that influence moral identity are discussed.

Keywords: Moral identity; Personality trait; Leadership; Organizational context; Individualism-collectivism; Meta-analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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