OICC Press Journal of Education Experiences 3060-6535 9 1 2026 06 30 The Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence in the Relationship Between Moral Education and Social Responsibility of High School Students 10.57647/jee.2026.0901.07 EN Nima Shahidi Department of Educational Management ,NoM.C., Islamic Azad University, Noorabad Mamasani, Iran Journal Article 2026 06 30 This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between moral education and the social responsibility of male High school students in district 4 of Shiraz. The research was descriptive-correlational. The statistical population consisted of all first high school students in district 4 of Shiraz during the 2023-2024 academic year. A sample  of  380 students was selected by using cluster random sampling based on calculating  Cochran formula. Data were collected using three standardized questionnaires: Goleman's Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (1995), Gregory et al.'s Moral Education Questionnaire (2000), and Khadivi and Elahi's Social Responsibility Questionnaire (2018). Validity was confirmed by experts, and reliability was established via Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.77, 0.81, and 0.85, respectively. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software, employing both descriptive and inferential statistics such as Pearson correlation and structural equation modeling. The correlation matrix revealed significant relationships between moral education, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility. Ultimately, structural equation modeling results demonstrated that emotional intelligence plays a mediating role in the relationship between moral education and social responsibility. Result showed that emotional intelligence acts as a significant mediator, enhancing the positive impact of moral education on students' social responsibility.