Climbing the Ladder: An Authentic Leadership Program Boosting Adolescent Girls’ Potential

Manuel M. Molina-López, Susana González-Pérez, M. Carmen García-Centeno and Miryam Martínez-Martínez

SAGE Open, 2024, vol. 14, issue 4, 21582440241307697

Abstract: This study explores the realm of authentic leadership theory to examine how female teenagers can enhance relational authenticity and develop authentic leadership skills through a specialized program. Employing multigroup Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), we assess the impact of this leadership intervention on female teenagers, comparing pre- and post-intervention results. Additionally, we contrasted the outcomes of program participants with those of same-aged, non-participating students from similar backgrounds. The analysis revealed a significant increase in the scores for the four constructs of authentic leadership among the program’s participants. Notably, their academic grades also improved post-intervention. Focusing on high school females aged 16 years and above, the study addresses a critical age for developing self-perception of competence and confidence. The persistent underrepresentation of females in leadership roles underscores the necessity for early interventions like this one. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how a leadership program can positively influence the development of authentic leadership skills among participants, while also observing enhancements in academic achievement following this particular intervention

Keywords: adolescent females; authentic leadership education; leadership skills development; leadership program for girls; leadership program for female teenagers; educational intervention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440241307697

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