Moral competence: is there a bond between general and sport-specific ones in student athletes. A questionable correlations

Key Points

• This research investigates the relationship between general moral competence and sport-specific moral competence in student athletes.
• Comparison of moral competence levels between non-athletes and sport-engaged groups.
• Assessment of moral development indicators in different athlete categories.
• Non-athletes showed the lowest levels of moral competence.
• Sport-engaged groups exhibited higher moral competence, indicating a potential positive influence of sports.