Abstract

The primary aim of the present exploratory qualitative research was to explore student’s perceptions and experiences of interpersonal tolerance among school children in Pakistan. A sample of ten (N=10) students including 6 boys and 4 girls was selected from government and private schools using the purposive sampling technique. A semi- structured interview was used as a tool to collect data from the participants. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Results were categorized into initial codes, four sub-themes, and the main theme. The four sub-themes were social tolerance, emotional tolerance, educational tolerance, and religious tolerance under the main theme of interpersonal tolerance among school children. The study of interpersonal among school children explored different factors of interpersonal tolerance among school children from a cultural and social perspective. The study of interpersonal tolerance can help to identify target areas for intervention and develop plans for the formation of interpersonal tolerance in school children.

Key words: interpersonal tolerance, students, qualitative study, thematic analysis, school children