Adolescent Identity, Moral Consciousness, and Rationality: An Analytical Perspective on D. Moshman’s Constructivist Approach

This article evaluates David Moshman's constructivist framework for understanding psychological development in adolescents. Drawing on his publication "Adolescent Psychological Development: Rationality, Morality, and Identity," the paper views adolescence as a distinct phase of psychological growth. It explores how the evolution of thought (rationality), moral judgment, and the formation of identity are interconnected processes. Through an analysis of literature, the paper underscores the significance of the constructivist perspective in the education of adolescents. By examining the intertwined progression of these three areas, the paper presents a novel conceptual model for comprehending adolescence.Originally published in: Qo'qon DPI. Ilmiy xabarlar (Scientific Bulletin of Kokand State Pedagogical Institute), 2025, No. 4 (Series C), pp. 635-638. Journal page: https://ilmiyxabarlar.kspi.uz/index.php/journal/article/view/2883. Repository copy deposited for the author; the publication date of this record is the deposit date, not the original publication date.