The Role of Moral Intelligence and Psychological Capital in Predicting the Social Capital of Soldiers

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of moral intelligence and psychological capital in predicting the social capital of soldiers in a military unit.

This research was conducted using the descriptive correlational method. The statistical population consisted of all the soldiers in a military unit. From this population, 85 soldiers were selected through the availability sampling method. To collect data, the Moral Intelligence Questionnaire (MCI), the Luthans Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) and the Onyx and Bullen Social Capital Questionnaire were used. The data were analyzed using correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis.

The results revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between moral intelligence and social capital (P<0/01). It was further revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between psychological capital and social capital (P<0/01). The results of regression analysis also showed that the variables moral intelligence and psychological capital can predict social capital.

According to the results, it can be said that moral intelligence and psychological capital are related to social capital and are capable of predicting social capital changes. Therefore, it is suggested that senior military commanders and managers consider the role of moral intelligence and psychological capital in enhancing social capital in soldiers. In general, it can be concluded that in order to increase the social capital of soldiers, it is necessary to train them in moral intelligence and psychological capital so that their level of social capital can be improved by improving their level of moral intelligence and psychological capital.