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Moral Foundations Questionnaire (MFQ-30)

The Moral Foundations Questionnaire (MFQ-30) explores which values most shape your sense of right and wrong. It measures five foundations: care, fairness, loyalty, authority and purity. It is a values profile rather than a clinical measure, and there are no right or wrong answers. About 8 minutes.

Please rate each statement according to how relevant it is to your moral judgments.
Question 1 of 32
Whether or not someone suffered emotionally
Question 2 of 32
Whether or not some people were treated differently than others
Question 3 of 32
Whether or not someone's action showed love for his or her country
Question 4 of 32
Whether or not someone showed a lack of respect for authority
Question 5 of 32
Whether or not someone violated standards of purity and decency
Question 6 of 32
Whether or not someone was good at math
Question 7 of 32
Whether or not someone cared for someone weak or vulnerable
Question 8 of 32
Whether or not someone acted unfairly
Question 9 of 32
Whether or not someone did something to betray his or her group
Question 10 of 32
Whether or not someone conformed to the traditions of society
Question 11 of 32
Whether or not someone did something disgusting
Question 12 of 32
Whether or not someone was cruel
Question 13 of 32
Whether or not someone was denied his or her rights
Question 14 of 32
Whether or not someone showed a lack of loyalty
Question 15 of 32
Whether or not an action caused chaos or disorder
Question 16 of 32
Whether or not someone acted in a way that God would approve of
Question 17 of 32
Compassion for those who are suffering is the most crucial virtue.
Question 18 of 32
When the government makes laws, the number one principle should be ensuring that everyone is treated fairly.
Question 19 of 32
I am proud of my country's history.
Question 20 of 32
Respect for authority is something all children need to learn.
Question 21 of 32
People should not do things that are disgusting, even if no one is harmed.
Question 22 of 32
It is better to do good than to do bad.
Question 23 of 32
One of the worst things a person could do is hurt a defenseless animal.
Question 24 of 32
Justice is the most important requirement for a society.
Question 25 of 32
People should be loyal to their family members, even when they have done something wrong.
Question 26 of 32
Men and women each have different roles to play in society.
Question 27 of 32
I would call some acts wrong on the grounds that they are unnatural.
Question 28 of 32
It can never be right to kill a human being.
Question 29 of 32
I think it's morally wrong that rich children inherit a lot of money while poor children inherit nothing.
Question 30 of 32
It is more important to be a team player than to express oneself.
Question 31 of 32
If I were a soldier and disagreed with my commanding officer's orders, I would obey anyway because that is my duty.
Question 32 of 32
Chastity is an important and valuable virtue.

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