A qualitative research: The Study of Effective Factors on the students Optimism about the educational system (Studied; Shahid Fahmideh male highschool students in Tehran)

Abstract

Optimism is a positive attitude to the outside world and an optimistic person with such a positive attitude is trying to see the world better and more beautiful. According to the research conducted, optimism is one of the most fundamental factors that enhances security and leads to a healthy, safe and Favorable society. One of the most important factors affecting Students educational motivation is the optimism to the educational system. So, the main purpose of the present study is to examine the effective factors on the students optimism about the educational system. Using Grounded theory, which is on of the qualitative strategies, 30 students of Shahid Fahmideh male highschool in Tehran were interviewed in a semi-structured way. In this study, the data was coded in Three steps of open, axial and selective coding. During the interview process, 33 codes (dimensions) are developed in open coding and four main themes in axial coding were obtained which are: 1- school staff characteristics, 2- environmental characteristics and school facilities, 3- school programs and 4- students features. "The desire to personal growth", as the selective coding of this research, was identified.

Keywords

• educational system
• optimism
• qualitative research
• student