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Research Objective

To examine the relationship between intellectual humility and religious orientation among teachers in Pakistan and to assess whether extroversion and openness to experience moderate this relationship.

Methodology

A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed. A sample of 332 primary and elementary school teachers from Punjab, Pakistan, was recruited using convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Comprehensive Intellectual Humility Scale, Age Universal Religious Orientation Scale, and the Big Five Inventory (for extroversion and openness). Data analysis involved Pearson correlation and moderation analysis using the PROCESS Macro in SPSS.

Methodology Flowchart

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    A["Quantitative Cross-sectional Design"] --> B["Sample Selection: 332 Teachers, Punjab, Pakistan"];
    B --> C["Data Collection: CIHS, AUROS, BFI"];
    C --> D["Data Analysis: Pearson Correlation, Moderation Analysis"];
    D --> E["Results: H1, H2, H3 Supported"];
    E --> F["Discussion & Conclusion"];                    

Discussion

The study suggests that intellectual humility fosters an inclusive religious orientation, and this effect is amplified by higher levels of extroversion and openness to experience. Teachers who are both intellectually humble and possess high levels of these personality traits are more likely to demonstrate an inclusive approach to religious diversity. This highlights the importance of these traits in creating inclusive educational environments.

Key Findings

A significant positive relationship was found between intellectual humility and religious orientation (r = .42, p < .01). Both extroversion ( = 0.18, p < .01) and openness to experience ( = 0.22, p < .01) significantly moderated this relationship, with teachers high in both traits exhibiting the most inclusive religious orientation.

Conclusion

Intellectual humility is positively associated with religious orientation among teachers in Pakistan, and this relationship is strengthened by extroversion and openness to experience. Fostering intellectual humility and developing these personality traits in teacher training programs are crucial for promoting inclusive and tolerant educational environments.

Fact Check

- A sample of 332 primary and elementary school teachers from Punjab, Pakistan, participated in the study.
- A significant positive correlation between intellectual humility and religious orientation was found (r = .42).
- Extroversion moderated the relationship between intellectual humility and religious orientation with a coefficient of 0.18.

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