Unveiling the associations between principal self-efficacy, openness to change and transformational leadership: the mediating role of well-being

Özdemir S., SEZGİN F., Kılınç A. Ç., ERDOĞAN O., Turan Bora H.

Journal of Educational Administration, 2024 (SSCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1108/jea-11-2023-0284
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Educational Administration
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), vLex
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Openness to change, Principal self-efficacy, Professional well-being, Transformational leadership
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: The current study seeks to explore the links between principal self-efficacy, openness to change, well-being, and transformational leadership. Specifically, we tested a mediated-effects model where principal self-efficacy and openness to change were treated as independent variables, well-being as mediator, and transformational leadership as dependent variable. Design/methodology/approach: Survey data were collected from 351 principals employed in Turkish schools and analysed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. Findings: The results suggested the direct empirical relationship of principal self-efficacy and openness to change with transformational leadership, and indirect through professional well-being. Originality/value: Our study enriched our understanding of school leadership by elucidating the potential mechanisms that underpin the implementation of transformational leadership practices.