Role of Educational Management, Islamic Norms and Character Education on the Moral Development in Junior High School Indonesia: Moderating Role of Institutional Support

Abstract

Purpose The moral development of the student is necessary for student success in the education sector, and this aspect requires the new studies' emphasis. The present research aimed at investigating the impact of educational management, Islamic norms, and character education on the moral development of junior high schools in Indonesia. The study also examines the moderating role of institutional support among educational management, Islamic norms, character education, and moral development of junior high schools in Indonesia. Methodology: The researchers used a primary data collection method through survey questionnaires to collect the preliminary data from the selected students. The smart-PLS was used to check the items and constructs' reliability and the connection between the constructs.

Findings: The outcomes exposed that educational management, Islamic norms, and character education positively link the moral development of junior high schools in Indonesia. The outcomes also revealed that institutional support significantly moderates educational management, Islamic norms, character education, and moral development of junior high schools in Indonesia. Implications for Research and Practice: The research provides guidelines to the policymakers in making regulations related to moral development among students using effective educational management and character education.