There is an analogue of the locus of control applicable to morality: there are some who look externally for their values, seeking them in shared communal experiences, culture, economics, politics, or religion. There are others who seek to develop their values internally, through integration of their senses, individual experiences, thoughts, and feelings. The different characteristics of these sources of morality lead to different behaviors, life priorities, social associations (and identities), and leisure activities. Externally derived morality concerns itself with collecting and integrating social perspectives, while internally derived morality emphasizes introspection and expression of the self.
Locus of Value
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