Influence of followers' strengths-based leadership on follower strengths use through intention to use strengths: the moderating role of work pressure (Los líderes basados en las fortalezas de los seguidores influyen en el uso de dichas fortalezas a través de la intención de uso de las fortalezas: el rol moderador de la presión laboral). Issue 2 (4th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ding, He; Yu, Enhai
• Is Part Of: Revista de psicología social. Volume 36:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 355
• Page End: 377
• Publication Date: 2021-05-04
• Subjects: followers' strengths-based leadership -- strengths use -- intention to use strengths -- work pressure -- positive organizational behaviour; intención de uso de las fortalezas -- liderazgo basado en las fortalezas de los subordinados -- presión laboral -- uso de las fortalezas -- comportamiento organizativo positivo; Social psychology -- Periodicals; Social psychology; Periodicals; 302
• DOI: 10.1080/02134748.2021.1886701
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0213-4748

Abstract

Abstract: The present study aimed to test the mediating role of intention to use strengths (IUS) and the moderating role of work pressure in the relationship of followers' strengths-based leadership (FSBL) with follower strengths use. A total of 295 employees working in diverse enterprises in China completed the measures of FSBL, work pressure, IUS and strengths use at two points in time, separated by a four-week interval. Analytical results showed that FSBL has predictive value for IUS and FSBL could affect follower strengths use through IUS. In addition, the positive effect of FSBL on IUS was stronger for employees low in work pressure rather than for employees high in work pressure, and work pressure could also attenuate the mediational effect of IUS on the FSBL–strengths use relationship. These results contribute to the literature on the FSBL–strengths use linkage by revealing the roles of IUS and work pressure in the FSBL and strengths use relation.