The moderating role of psychological power distance on the relationship between destructive leadership and emotional exhaustion

Bibliographic Data

ID21627633
AuthorsYavuz Korkmazyurek (0000-0001-8329-4080, Toros University, corresponding author), Meti̇n Ocak (0000-0002-1142-3661, Toros University)
Year2024
Volume43
Issue27
Pages23232-23246
Publication date2024-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCurrent Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1046-1310 • E-ISSN: 1936-4733
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s12144-024-06016-2
OpenAlexW4396897895
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited101

Destructive leadership, a prevalent negative behavior in modern organizations, continues to captivate the interest of scholars and professionals due to its detrimental aftermath. Drawing from social psychological (culture) and conservation of resources theory, we explore the moderating impact of psychological power distance on the link between destructive leadership and emotional exhaustion. The main contribution of this study is that it has created new information about the moderating role of some specific sub-dimensions of psychological power distance (e.g., hierarchy, prestige) in the relationship between destructive leadership and emotional exhaustion. Our findings also reveal a positive correlation between a destructive leadership style and emotional exhaustion. Furthermore, the prestige aspect of psychological power distance amplifies the influence of deficient leadership abilities and unethical conduct on emotional exhaustion. Notably, our study highlights that in the Turkish context, characterized by high power distance, and escalating hierarchies the impact of nepotism disparities on emotional exhaustion. In conclusion, these novel insights underscore a significant research avenue regarding cultural facets

Burnout · Emotional exhaustion · Clinical Psychology · Emotional Intelligence and Performance · Health and Well-being Studies · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychology · Social Psychology