Navigating the Moral Values of Senior High School Students

This qualitative study examined how senior high school students' moral beliefs and personal positions on moral behavior—especially when dealing with difficulties and moral conundrums—affect their academic path. This study utilized purposive sampling and was conducted using face-to-face interviews with 10 senior high school students. After careful data analysis using Moustakas' method, the study yielded five central themes: social courtesy, tangled benevolence, technology and support system behavior, upholding diversity and positive attitudes, live up with norms and standards. Moreover, the research emphasized four coping themes related to social behavior: conformity and obedience, holistic youth development, good citizenship, and support peace advocacy. Lastly, the study unveiled three overarching themes highlighting the significance of moral values within the societal fabric: demonstrating peace and a loving attitude, valuing dignity, freedom, and justice for all, and strengthening support system. In light of these insights, the study suggests that stakeholders play a crucial role in creating a holistic framework that promotes cohesion and supports the moral principles of senior high school students.