Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Master of Social Services Management, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Instructor of Psychology Department, Imam Hassan Mojtabi University of Officer and Police Training, Tehran, Iran.
3 Director of Psychology Department, Imam Hassan Mojtaba University of Officer and Police Training, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Field and Purpose: Courage is a crucial aspect of individual personality, particularly significant for cadets of the Police University as it shapes their intra- and extra-organizational interactions, forming the basis of police authority in society. The aim of this research is to construct a model of courage tailored to the cadets of the Police University and the training of police officers.
Method: This qualitative, applied research involved psychologists, elites, and education/training managers. Samples were purposefully selected and interviews conducted until theoretical saturation. Data from 15 commanders, managers, and experts were analyzed using King and Horrocks' content analysis method, validated by expert opinions.
Findings: Interviews revealed five key areas where cadets require characteristics for effective performance: personality and psychology, organizational factors, education, religion and culture, and training. A total of 121 themes emerged as fundamental to developing courage in cadets, with 11 organizing themes and 5 comprehensive themes identified in the model.
Conclusion: The study outlines five comprehensive dimensions—personality-psychology, organizational, educational, training, and religious-cultural—offering novel scientific insights to enhance courage in Police University cadets and those trained under the Imam Hasan Mojtaba (PBUH) police program.
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