A model of the resilience of primary school principals: a qualitative research based on the views of experts

The purpose of this research was to develop a model of the resilience of primary school principals. This research was a qualitative study carried out by applying the grounded theory approach. By purposeful sampling method, twelve experts of educational psychology and educational administration were selected. Semi-structured interviews were conducted until the theoretical saturation was reached. Data collected were analyzed by MAXQDA 2018. Open coding yielded 180 preliminary codes classified into 20 thematic categories. In selective coding, the resilience of primary school principals was identified as the central phenomenon. The model of the resilience of primary school principals is a valuable conceptual map for directing a wide range of educational provision. Among efforts to support primary school principals in order to cope with hardship and crises, a systematic perspective would be of high importance.