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Leading by Example: Identity Leadership and Mental Health in Men's Sheds Members
James J Clarke1,2, S Alexander Haslam3, Leah S Sharman3
1Curtin School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Identity leadership positively impacts mental health in Men's Sheds by fostering psychological safety and social network quality. These factors are key to improving well-being in mutual-aid organizations.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Community Health
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- The influence of leadership on mental health within community-based mutual-aid organizations remains under-explored.
- Men's Sheds serve as a relevant model for investigating these dynamics due to their focus on social connection and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between identity leadership and mental health outcomes among Men's Shed members.
- To investigate the mediating roles of psychological safety, social network quality, and social identity in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Path analysis was employed using data from 162 Australian Men's Shed members.
- Statistical associations between identity leadership, psychological safety, social network quality, social identity, and mental health were assessed.
Main Results:
- Identity leadership demonstrated statistically significant associations with psychological safety, social network quality, and social identity.
- The model explained a significant portion of the variance in mental health outcomes (14%-24%).
- Psychological safety and social network quality uniquely contributed to mental health outcomes, with significant indirect effects observed.
Conclusions:
- Psychological safety and social network quality are crucial mediators in the relationship between identity leadership and mental health in mutual-aid settings.
- These findings highlight the importance of leadership styles that promote a sense of belonging and support within organizations like Men's Sheds.
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