The current findings make a theoretical contribution as they speak to the explanatory power of
CLT. Not only can the theory enhance our understanding of the contextual nature of moral
judgments, it also helps us explain why moral concerns vary across individuals.
There are also some practical implications of our findings. For example, school interventions that
train children and adolescents in adopting a broader time perspective in everyday decision
making might result in more prosocial behavior. Regular training may increase the likelihood
that they spontaneously consider larger and more distal implications of actions when facing
moral dilemmas. Furthermore, if children are trained to delay gratification (Mischel, Shoda, &
Rodriguez, 1989) by paying more attention to distal than proximal rewards, moral desirable
behavior may ensue. Such interventions could have enduring effects, with children who receive
extensive training early in life being better equipped to resist moral temptations as adults.