Identification factors on academic ethics in specialized schools: qualitative

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Master of Educational Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran

Abstract

Background and Objective: The present study aimed to identify the factors affecting academic ethics in school using qualitative analysis.

research methodology: This research is applied in terms of purpose and was conducted using a grounded theory strategy. The sampling used in this research was cluster sampling and purposive sampling. The main source of data collection was in-depth interviews with experts, managers, teachers, and specialists in the field of education until theoretical saturation was achieved. A total of 16 interviews were conducted. The results of data analysis were analyzed in three stages: open coding, theoretical coding, and selective coding.

Findings: The findings of the research, which is the final research model after completing the three stages of open, axial and selective coding, show that the factors affecting academic ethics in schools are 52 codes and in 9 organizing categories and 3 main categories including intra-school factors (human resources, educational leadership and educational programs), structural factors (school culture, school management and technology and media) and environmental factors (family factors, cultural and social factors and psychological and emotional support).

Discussion and Conclusion: By applying the identified factors, students can be taught ethical skills so that they can achieve academic and ethical development.

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  • Receive Date: 11 July 2025
  • Revise Date: 15 September 2025
  • Accept Date: 07 December 2025

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