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The Design and Validation of a Spiritual Leadership Development Model in Primary Schools of Ardabil County
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Ali Khaleghkhah *1    , Nader Heidari Raziabad2 , Vahid Rahimzadeh2 , Şahin Filiz3 |
1- Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran , khaleghkhah@uma.ac.ir
2- PhD Candidate in Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
3- Professor, History of Philosophy, Faculty of Literature, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey |
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Abstract: (212 Views) |
Objective: This study designs and validates a model for developing spiritual leadership in primary schools in Ardabil.
Method: The research was applied in terms of purpose, mixed-method (qualitative followed by quantitative) in data nature, and exploratory sequential in execution. In the qualitative phase, the grounded theory method was used. The statistical population for the qualitative phase included experts and university professors in the field of educational sciences in Ardabil Province. Sampling was conducted using purposive theoretical sampling, and based on the principle of theoretical saturation, 12 participants were selected. The data collection tool in the qualitative phase was a semi-structured interview, the validity of which was confirmed through content validity, and its reliability was verified using inter-coder agreement. Qualitative data were analyzed using a three-stage coding process (open, axial, and selective). The quantitative phase was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population included all primary school teachers in Ardabil (N = 2600), of whom 335 were selected through cluster random sampling based on Cochran’s formula. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire based on the findings of the qualitative phase. Quantitative data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
Results: The findings indicate that the model for developing spiritual leadership in primary schools in Ardabil is categorized under the following themes: human interactions, family and community participation, staff empowerment and professional growth, development of managerial skills, management of crisis and challenge, strengthening values and ethics, creating a supportive organizational culture, and promoting spiritual learning in schools. The model was validated and demonstrated a good fit (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study show that spiritual leadership in primary schools is a multidimensional concept rooted in human, ethical, and managerial factors. The proposed model provides a better understanding of this concept and can serve as a foundation for managerial actions in this field. |
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| Keywords: Spiritual Leadership, Development Model, Primary Schools, Ardabil County |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2025/01/2 | Revised: 2025/03/15 | Accepted: 2025/02/8 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/03/11
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