Development of Board Game for Enhancing Moral Sensitivity among Undergraduate Students: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

Moral is a fundamental aspect that enables humans to live together peacefully. Promoting moral sensitivity is a critical starting point in fostering individuals’ awareness of moral issues, leading to appropriate behavior in moral dilemma situations. This study employed a developmental research design with the following objectives: 1) to develop a prototype board game to enhance moral sensitivity among undergraduate students, 2) to examine the effectiveness of board game to enhance moral sensitivity, and 3) to explore undergraduate students’ perspectives and experiences regarding the use of the board game. The sample consisted of 27 undergraduate students selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included the board game designed to enhance moral sensitivity,  semi-structured interview protocol, and observation form. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, whereas the qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. The findings revealed that the board game was designed in alignment with the theoretical framework of moral sensitivity and could effectively be used to promote moral sensitivity among undergraduate students through discussion and perspective-taking. These processes fostered moral awareness in dilemma situations.