The Role of Moral Intelligence and Social Support in Predicting Elementary Students’ School Interest
Akhlāq-i zīstī i.e., Bioethics Journal,
Vol. 15 No. 40 (1404),
14 Tir 2025
,
Page 1-11
https://doi.org/10.22037/bioeth.v15i40.48706
Abstract
Background and Aim: Identifying the effective and influential factors in improving school interest is one of the most important and fundamental duties of every educational system’s administrators. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the role of moral intelligence and social support in predicting the level of school interest among elementary school students.
Methods: Within the framework of a descriptive-correlational study, from among all fifth- and sixth-grade female elementary school students in District 1 of Karaj during the academic year 2024-2025, 120 individuals were selected via convenience sampling. They completed the Moral Intelligence Questionnaire by Lenick and Kiel (2011), the Social Support Questionnaire by Vaux et al. (1986), and the School Interest Questionnaire by Bahari et al. (2021/1400). For data analysis, Pearson correlation and simultaneous multiple regression were conducted using SPSS software version 22.
Ethical Considerations: After obtaining permission from the Education Department and explaining the objectives to participants, verbal consent was obtained, and confidentiality of the information was assured.
Results: Results showed that moral intelligence (r = 0.715) and social support (r = 0.369) had a significant positive correlation with students’ school interest. Regression analysis revealed that both moral intelligence and social support significantly and positively predicted the level of school interest among elementary students.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, moral intelligence and social support play a significant role in enhancing students’ school interest. Therefore, integrating the teaching of moral intelligence and social support into school curricula is recommended.
- Moral intelligence
- Social support
- School interest
- Students
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