Predictive Factors of Ethical Sensitivity in Elementary Teachers in Sanandaj

Moral sensitivity is the first component of doing an ethical action. In fact, moral behavior of people in the context of social communications generally underlies in the realm of moral sensitivity. This research examines the predictors of moral sensitivity in teachers.

This research was a descriptive-correlational study in the population of elementary school teachers in Sanandaj city. The sample consisted of 285 people (206 women and 79 men) selected by stratified-stratified sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire in three dimensions: moral sensitivity, psychological well-being and meaning of life. Data analysis was performed using multivariate regression tests.

The findings showed that variables of meaning of life and psychological well-being could predict moral sensitivity. Among components of the meaning of life and psychological well-being, the components of meaning search, self-acceptance, independence and environmental mastery have a significant relationship with moral sensitivity. Environmental mastery had the highest predictive power and the component of independence was the weakest predictor.

In the process of selection and recruitment of teachers, the variables of psychological well-being and meaning of life and moral sensitivity should be considered, also in in-service training courses these variables should be strengthened and developed.