International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Middle leaders and Trust: A Mixed Method Study of Two Private Secondary Schools in Islamabad in Pakistan
Published December 20, 2025 • Vol. 9, Issue 11, pp. 6053–6073Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100478
Abstract
This is a case study of two private Secondary schools in Islamabad. The focus of school A is profit-based and commercial whereas School B provides quality and values-based education. This study explored the phenomenon of middle management with reference to their leadership roles in schools. Also this enquiry measured the level of relational trust among the principal, middle leaders, teachers and clients (students and parents) from faculty perspective by using the grounded theory of five facets of trust: benevolence, competence, reliability, open communication and honesty. This study is more qualitative in nature. Questionnaire and semi-structured interviews were used as research instruments
Keywords: middle leaders, roles, trust
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6186 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 9, Issue 11 |
| Pages | 6053–6073 |
| Publication date | December 20, 2025 |
| DOI | 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100478 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Saira Riaz (2025). Middle leaders and Trust: A Mixed Method Study of Two Private Secondary Schools in Islamabad in Pakistan. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(11), 6053-6073. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100478
BibTeX
@article{Saira2025,
title = {Middle leaders and Trust: A Mixed Method Study of Two Private Secondary Schools in Islamabad in Pakistan},
author = {Saira Riaz},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {6053--6073},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100478},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}