Unveiling the associations between principal self-efficacy, openness to change and transformational leadership: the mediating role of well-being
JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, cilt.62, sa.5, ss.528-544, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 62 Sayı: 5
- 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
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.528-544
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Openness to change, Principal self-efficacy, Professional well-being, Transformational leadership
- Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
PurposeThe 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/approachSurvey data were collected from 351 principals employed in Turkish schools and analysed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling.FindingsThe results suggested the direct empirical relationship of principal self-efficacy and openness to change with transformational leadership, and indirect through professional well-being.Originality/valueOur study enriched our understanding of school leadership by elucidating the potential mechanisms that underpin the implementation of transformational leadership practices.