Factors Affecting Trust in Female and Male School Leaders

This research aims to determine the factors that affect teachers’ trust in male and female leaders. The study employed a qualitative design. data were collected with interview technique. In this regard, 20 teachers interviewed. participants determined purposeful sampling method. analyzed inductive analysis Results revealed participant different behaviors or characteristics of their general, leaders’ more because objective, idealistic, dedicated behaviors, also motherly, sensitive compassionate personality. On other hand, leaders as they are fair, trustworthy, frank, competence, rational strong communicators. While believed take initiative implement laws regulations strictly, administrators interested administration profession, behave meticulously work devotedly. It is recommended school should create climate objectivity school.