Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development
Vol. 21 No. 1 (2026): February

A Study of the Reality of Social Support and Ethics of the Teaching Profession among Special Needs Educational Staff in Karbala Governorate

Dawood, Dr. Linda Mahmoud (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Feb 2026

Abstract

General Background: Educational institutions play a central role in shaping behavioral and professional standards, particularly within special education settings. Specific Background: Social support and teaching ethics represent essential psychological and professional dimensions that contribute to teachers’ preparedness and responsibility in educational institutions for people with special needs. Knowledge Gap: Despite their importance, limited empirical attention has been given to examining the reality of social support and teaching ethics simultaneously among special needs educational staff in Karbala Governorate. Aims: This study aimed to identify the level of social support and the level of teaching ethics among educational and teaching staff for people with special needs in Karbala Governorate. Results: Using a descriptive survey method on a sample of 40 teachers, statistical analysis revealed that the achieved mean for social support (98.85) and teaching ethics (97.66) significantly exceeded the hypothetical mean (75), with calculated t-values of 17.28 and 16.42 respectively at a significance level of 0.05. Novelty: The study integrates psychometrically validated scales to examine both variables within a single educational context. Implications: The findings provide empirical evidence that special education staff in Karbala demonstrate strong professional ethics and social support, supporting the development of stable and responsible educational environments. Highlights: Statistical Comparison Confirmed Scores Significantly Above the Theoretical Average. Professional Conduct Indicators Reflected Strong Moral Commitment. Psychometric Testing Demonstrated Reliable Measurement Properties. Keywords: Social Support, Teaching Ethics, Special Education Staff, Educational Environment, Descriptive Survey

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijemd

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Subject

Education

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Aim : This journal aimed at communicating the results of research of professors, teachers, practitioners, and scientists in the field of education covering teaching areas in primary education or all education, applied science and critical analytical studies education. - Readers targeted by this ...