Associations between teacher and student relationship and moral sensitivity among Chinese adolescents in the digital age: the chain mediation effect of perceived social support and moral identity
Abstract The central aim of this research is to investigate the underlying mechanism between teacher and student relationships and moral sensitivity in adolescents, addressing a pivotal area as moral development significantly influences the overall ethical conduct and societal integration of young i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Humanities & Social Sciences Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04632-2 |
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| Summary: | Abstract The central aim of this research is to investigate the underlying mechanism between teacher and student relationships and moral sensitivity in adolescents, addressing a pivotal area as moral development significantly influences the overall ethical conduct and societal integration of young individuals. In this analysis, 4921 Chinese adolescents aged 12–20 years participated by filling out an anonymous self-report questionnaire. Our findings revealed that: (1) the teacher–student relationship has a positive relationship with moral sensitivity; (2) both perceived social support and moral identity served as mediators in the connection between the teacher–student relationship and moral sensitivity; (3) the teacher–student relationship indirectly influenced moral sensitivity through the sequential mediation of perceived social support and moral identity; and (4) problematic social media use does not significantly moderate the positive impact of teacher–student relationships on moral sensitivity. Based on these discoveries, the research has pinpointed potential factors and proposed actionable strategies to enhance moral sensitivity among adolescents. |
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| ISSN: | 2662-9992 |