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Psychological need fulfillment as a mediator of the relationship between transformational leadership and positive job attitudes

Hetland, Jørn, Hetland, Hilde, Bakker, Arnold B., Demerouti, Evangelia, Andreassen, Cecilie S., Pallesen, Ståle·2015·Career Development International
DOI 10.1108/cdi-10-2014-0136
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Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to explore the possible mediating role of need fulfilment in the relationship between transformational leadership and employee job attitudes (job satisfaction and dedication). Design/methodology/approach: – The two samples include both cross-sectional and diary data. The cross-sectional sample (sample 1) consisted of 661 employees from various organizations. In the diary study (sample 2), 65 employees completed a daily questionnaire on five consecutive working days, yielding 325 measurement points in total. The authors analyzed the data using structural equation modeling (Mplus 5) and multilevel analyses (MLwiN 2.20). Findings: – As hypothesized, support for full mediation of the relationship between transformational leadership and positive job attitudes through the fulfilment of psychological needs were found both on a general level and on a daily basis. Originality/value: – The paper is based on a multi study approach and empirically addresses the link between transformational leadership and positive job attitudes, and the role of basic need fulfilment in this relationship on both a general and daily level.

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Authors
Hetland, J., Hetland, H., Bakker, A. B., Demerouti, E., Andreassen, C. S., & Pallesen, S.
Affiliations
  • Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
  • Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
  • Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Venue
Career Development International
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2015-09-14
Volume
20
Issue
5
Pages
464-481
ISSN
  • 1362-0436
  • 1758-6003
DOI
10.1108/cdi-10-2014-0136
Cited by
38
References
8
Language
en

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