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Leadership behavior and subordinate well-being.

Dirk van Dierendonck1, Clare Haynes, Carol Borrill

  • 1Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands. H.G.H.vanDierendonck@uva.nl

Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
|April 1, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Leadership behavior and subordinate well-being influence each other in a continuous feedback loop over time. This study reveals a dynamic, reciprocal relationship impacting workplace dynamics and employee wellness.

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Area of Science:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Employee well-being is crucial for organizational success.
  • Understanding the interplay between leadership and well-being is vital for effective management.
  • Previous research has explored this relationship, but longitudinal dynamics require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the longitudinal relationship between leadership behavior and subordinate well-being.
  • To determine the directionality and time frame of this influence.
  • To model the reciprocal interactions between leaders and employees over time.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design with repeated measures.
  • Survey data collected from 562 staff members across 2 Community Trusts over 14 months.

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  • Statistical modeling to test five proposed models of influence.

    • Main Results:

    • The best-fit model indicated a feedback loop between leadership behavior and subordinate well-being.
    • Leadership behavior at an early time point influenced later leadership behavior.
    • Subordinate well-being and leadership behavior demonstrated synchronous influence at specific time points.

    Conclusions:

    • Leadership and subordinate well-being are dynamically interconnected in a reciprocal feedback system.
    • The findings highlight the importance of continuous, positive leadership for sustained employee well-being.
    • Interventions should consider the bidirectional influence to foster healthier work environments.