1. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research
  2. Arşiv
  3. Cilt 7, Sayı 2
Yıl 2020, Cilt 7 , Sayı 2, Sayfalar 351 - 363 2020-12-30

The Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Work Engagement

Ramazan BAŞARAN [1] , Erkan KIRAL [2]

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The purpose of this research to examine the relationship between the authentic leadership behaviors of the school administrator and the work engagement of the teachers, according to the perceptions of the teachers of secondary school. The research was designed in the relational survey model and carried out with 300 teachers. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used in the research. As a result of the research, it was found that teachers’ general perceptions of authentic leadership of school administrators was relatively high and the highest level on balanced processing. Teachers’ general perceptions work engagement was relatively high and the highest level on dedication. Positive, medium and low-level relationships were found between authentic leadership and work engagement. According to teachers, the authentic leadership of school administrators significantly predicted teachers’ perceptions of work engagement. Based on these findings it has been proposed to various suggestions have been put forward such as protect and increase the authentic leadership behaviors of school administrators and teachers’ work engagement levels.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Authentic, Leadership, Engagement, Administrator, Teacher

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Yazarlar

Orcid: 0000-0003-0646-4458
Yazar: Ramazan BAŞARAN (Sorumlu Yazar)
Kurum: ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Ülke: Turkey

Orcid: 0000-0002-1120-7619
Yazar: Erkan KIRAL
Kurum: ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Ülke: Turkey
Destekleyen Kurum Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Proje Desteği
Proje Numarası EĞF-18012
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Yayımlanma Tarihi : 30 Aralık 2020

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APA Başaran, R , Kıral, E . (2020). The Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Work Engagement . International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research , 7 (2) , 351-363 . DOI: 10.33200/ijcer.767560
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Chicago Başaran, R , Kıral, E . "The Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Work Engagement". International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research 7 (2020 ): 351-363
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AMA Başaran R , Kıral E . The Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Work Engagement. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research. 2020; 7(2): 351-363.
Vancouver Başaran R , Kıral E . The Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Work Engagement. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research. 2020; 7(2): 351-363.
IEEE R. Başaran ve E. Kıral , "The Relationship between Authentic Leadership and Work Engagement", International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, c. 7, sayı. 2, ss. 351-363, Ara. 2021, doi:10.33200/ijcer.767560
Makalenin Yazarları
Ramazan BAŞARAN [1]
Erkan KIRAL [2]
Makale Gönder
Arşiv
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