Psychological Factors in Developing a Positive, Cooperative and Trusting Personality: A Qualitative Case Study

Authors

  • Hajra M Ali PhD Scholar, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Uzma Batool PhD Scholar, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan. E-Mail: hajra.maqsood@gmail.com
  • Shabana Khurshid PhD Scholar, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Psychological Factors, Motivation, Mindset, Personality, School Principal

Abstract

This study examines the role of psychological factors in developing a positive, cooperative and trusting personality of secondary school principal. Psychological factors such as motivation and mindset play an important role in developing the positive, cooperative and trusting personality of individuals. Motivational factors i.e., self-regulation, self-efficacy, task value and goal orientation, while mindset i.e., growth mindset play an important role in developing the personality. A semi-structured interview schedule was developed in this qualitative case study. Thematic analysis technique was used for data analysis. The results of the study showed that there is positive role of the psychological factors i.e., motivation and mindset in the development of positive, cooperative and trusting personality of secondary school principal. The study can guide the school principals about the role of motivation and mindset in the personality development. The study recommended that the overall positive culture of school, the psychological factors i.e., motivation and mindset play an important role.  

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Hajra M Ali, Uzma Batool, & Shabana Khurshid. (2023). Psychological Factors in Developing a Positive, Cooperative and Trusting Personality: A Qualitative Case Study . ARCHIVES OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (ARES), 2(2), 277–289. Retrieved from https://ares.pk/ojs/index.php/ares/article/view/39

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