Contemplative Transformations: A Blueprint for Creating Culture of Care Learning Environments
Robert Dion Sortino
Journal of Organizational Psychology September 1, 2018 DOI: 10.33423/jop.v18i2.1301 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 6 |
| Population | School administrators from different ethnic backgrounds and diverse educational programs |
| Key findings | Argues that spirituality underpinned the decision-making of the six administrators interviewed, who reported relying on contemplative practices to find wisdom and guidance for making moral and ethical decisions aimed at creating nurturing learning environments by improving school climate and culture. |
Abstract
A qualitative data research approach was used to collect data using the phenomenological research method in an attempt to illuminate the voices of leaders indicating that spirituality was an underpinning influencing their decision-making to create positive school culture. In-depth, semi-structured interviews of six administrators from different ethnic backgrounds and diverse educational programs were conducted. An analysis of the data revealed a rich and thick description of how the six participants relied on contemplative practices to find wisdom and guidance to make sound moral and ethical decisions to create nurturing learning environments at their schools by improving school climate and culture.