Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 PhD Candidate Educational Administration, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
2 Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch, Tabriz, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract
The present study was conducted with the aim of structural modeling of interactive leadership style, perceived organizational support and mental well-being with the mediating role of psychological hardiness in employees of the five educational districts of Tabriz city. This research was a description of correlation type with structural equations. The statistical population included the employees of the five education districts of Tabriz city in 2023 in the number of 500 people. The sampling method was multi-stage cluster random sampling. According to Cochran's formula, the sample size was 246 people. The data collection tools were interactive leadership style questionnaire by Shao et al. (2017), perceived organizational support by Allen et al. (2008), mental well-being by Molavi et al. (2009) and psychological hardiness by Moreno James et al. (2014). For data analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient test and structural equation modeling were used. The research findings showed that the relationship between interactive leadership style, perceived organizational support, mental well-being and psychological hardiness was positively significant. In addition, the mediating role of psychological hardiness in the relationship between interactive leadership style, perceived organizational support and subjective well-being was confirmed. It is concluded, the development of psychological hard work can ensure interactive leadership style, perceived organizational support and employee well-being. By cultivating psychological hard work, a healthy and dynamic work environment will be created that benefits both employees and the organization. Therefore, it is suggested to promote psychological hard work by encouraging employees to participate in activities that strengthen psychological resilience and flexibility.
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