Transformational Leadership and Worker Health
Author Information
Author(s): Cortés-Denia Daniel, Pulido-Martos Manuel, Bosak Janine, Lopez-Zafra Esther
Primary Institution: Department of Psychology, Universidad de Jaén, Jaén, Spain; DCU Business School, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Hypothesis
Does transformational leadership influence workers' personal resources and health profiles?
Conclusion
Transformational leadership increases the likelihood of workers belonging to healthier profiles.
Supporting Evidence
- Transformational leadership was positively associated with mental health.
- Workers with high levels of engagement and vigour reported better mental health.
- Two distinct profiles were identified: spirited and spiritless, with significant differences in health outcomes.
Takeaway
Good bosses can help workers feel better and be healthier by encouraging them.
Methodology
Two samples of workers completed a cross-sectional survey to identify health profiles and the impact of transformational leadership.
Potential Biases
Self-report measures may introduce bias in the data.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal claims and relies on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
Sample 1: 354 workers (35.3% female, average age 43.59 years); Sample 2: 158 workers (50.6% female, average age 45.39 years).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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