AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOWLER'S FAITH DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND PERRY'S INTELLECTUAL AND ETHICAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY - A Thesis

Sep 18, 2026

A study examines how Fowler's faith development theory relates to Perry's intellectual and ethical development theory. The thesis frames a problem statement and specific hypotheses, reviews the two theoretical frameworks, and describes a research methodology including population and sample, instrumentation, and statistical procedures. Findings are reported through multiple analyses such as chi-square, loglinear, regression, and graph-based approaches, followed by discussion of hypotheses, implications, limitations, and directions for future research.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages110

Reading Time4 h 37 min

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

VITA

FIELDS OF STUDY

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION

Problem Statement

Specific Hypotheses

CHAPTER II. LITERATURE REVIEW

Fowler's theory of Faith Development

Perry's theory of Intellectual Development

The Relationship between Fowler's and Perry's theories

CHAPTER III. METHODOLOGY

Type of Study

Population and Sample

Instrumentation

Statistical Analysis

Study Chronology

CHAPTER IV. RESULTS

Type of Study

Population and Sample

Inter-rater Reliability

Statistical Analysis

Chi-Square Analysis

Loglinear Analysis

Regression Analysis

Graph Analysis

CHAPTER V. DISCUSSION

Hypotheses

Implications

Limitations

Future Research

APPENDICES

Fowler Faith Development Interview

Widick-Knefelkamp Sentence Stem and Essay Test

Letter Written to Prospective Subjects

Consent Form

REFERENCES

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE RELATIONSHIPBETWEEN FOWLER'S FAITH DEVELOPMENT THEORYAND PERRY'S INTELLECTUAL AND ETHICALDEVELOPMENT THEORY A Thesis Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirementsfor the degree Master of Arts in theGraduate School of the Ohio State University by John Arthur Bartok,B.A. ***** The Ohio State University 1987 Approved by Master's Examination Committee: eee Dr.Robert R.Bargar Dr.Robert F.Rodgers Adviser Department of EducationPolicy and LeadershipCollege of Education # ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I want to express my sincere gratitude to thefollowing people,without whose help this study couldnever have been completed. I appreciate their support,guidance,and love. To Bob Rodgers,my adviser and mentor for hisendless patience and support through both thisproject and my Master's program. To Jim Fowler for his support and his researchwhich has significantly influenced this study. To Deb Serling for her patience,support,help,proofreading skill,and friendship throughout thisresearch. To Margie Bogenschutz for her practical and timelysuggestions,encouragement,support,andproofreading. To Pat Williams,Dalene Hoppe,and Grey Austin ofthe Ombudsman's Office for their support,understanding,and influence. To Terry Correll for his support and friendship. To L.J.Stock for his continued support andfriendship. To my parents whose love,support,and confidencein me made this project possible. VITA February 26,1963 ……………………………… Born-Cleveland,Ohio 1985 …………………………………………………………………… B.A.,English&Psychology The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Residence Hall Assistant 1985-1986 …………………………………………… Director, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Graduate Administrative 1986 ………………………………………………………………………… Assistant,Graduate,Family and Conference Housing, The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Graduate Administrative 1986-present ……………………………………………… Associate,University Ombudsman's Office, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio FIELDS OF STUDY Major Field:Student Personnel Administration TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………ii VITA ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………iii LIST OF TABLES ………………………………………………………………………………………………vi LIST OF FIGURES……………………………………………………………………………………………vii CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………1 Problem Statement ……………………………………………………19 Specific Hypotheses ………………………………………………22 II. LITERATURE REVIEW ………………………………………………………………24 Fowler's theory of Faith Development .. 24 Perry's theory of Intellectual Development…………………………………………………………………………30 The Relationship between Fowler's and Perry's theories ………………………………………………35 III. METHODOLOGY ……………………………………………………………………………………39 Type of Study…………………………………………………………………39 Population and Sample ………………………………………………40 Instrumentation …………………………………………∴.....42 Statistical Analysis ………………………………”.....45 Study Chronology ……………………………………………………………46 IV. RESULTS …………………………………………………………………………………………47 Type of Study………………………………………………………………………47 Population and Sample ………………………………………………48 Inter-rater Reliability ……………………………………50 Statistical Analysis ……………………………………………52 Chi- Square Analysis …………………………………………………54 Loglinear Analysis ………………………………………………………59 Regression Analysis ……………………………………………………64 Graph Analysis ………………………………………………………………67 V. DISCUSSION …………………………………………………………………………………72 Hypotheses ……………………………………………………………………………72 Implications ………………………………………………………………………75 Limitations ……………………………………………………………………………79 Future Research ……………………………………………………………82 APPENDICES A. Fowler Faith Development Interview …………………87 B. Widick-Knefelkamp Sentence Stem and Essay Test ………………………………………………………………………………………90 C. Letter Written to Prospective Subjects ..:95 D. Consent Form ……………………………………………………………∵.....98 REFERENCES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………99 LIST OF TABLES

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What are the two theories examined in this thesis?

The thesis investigates Fowler's faith development theory and Perry's intellectual and ethical development theory.

How is the research conducted at a high level?

It includes defining hypotheses, reviewing the literature, describing the study type, population and sample, instrumentation, and conducting statistical analyses.

What kinds of analyses are used in the results section?

Results include chi-square analysis, loglinear analysis, regression analysis, and graph analysis, along with measures of inter-rater reliability.

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