Kohlberg emphasized on the cognitive influences on moral behaviour, while neglecting the influence of other variables on moral behaviour. These variables are identified as the context of the situation, the consequences and emotions (Krebs & Denton, 2005). Other theories that are more holistic in approach have been identified to be more appropriate for illustrating moral development (Blasi, 1983; Youniss and Yates,
Kohlberg emphasized on the cognitive influences on moral behaviour, while neglecting the influence of other variables on moral behaviour. These variables are identified as the context of the situation, the consequences and emotions (Krebs & Denton, 2005). Other theories that are more holistic in approach have been identified to be more appropriate for illustrating moral development (Blasi, 1983; Youniss and Yates,