Influence of Collaborative Leadership And Work Life Balance and Their Perception Towards Teachers’ Empowerment
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https://doi.org/10.67167/vertex.251Keywords:
collaborative leadership, shared decision-making, trust, communication, work-life balance, time management, role conflict, support systems, teachers’ empowermentAbstract
This study determined the influence of collaborative leadership and work–life balance on teachers’ empowerment. Specifically, it examined the level of collaborative leadership in terms of shared decision-making, trust, and communication; the extent of work–life balance in terms of time management, role conflict, and support systems; and the level of teachers’ empowerment. It also tested the significant relationship among these variables. A quantitative correlational research design was employed using a survey questionnaire adapted from Sanders (2022). A five-point Likert scale was utilized to measure the variables. Weighted mean and standard deviation were used to determine the levels of collaborative leadership, work–life balance, and teachers’ empowerment, while the Pearson r Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to test the relationships among variables. Results revealed that teachers demonstrated a high level of collaborative leadership in terms of shared decision-making, trust, and communication. They also exhibited a high extent of work–life balance and a high level of empowerment. Furthermore, the findings indicated no significant relationship between collaborative leadership, work–life balance, and teachers’ empowerment. Thus, the null hypothesis was not rejected. The study highlights the importance of sustaining collaborative practices and supporting teachers’ well-being to maintain their level of empowerment in the school setting.
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