Toxic Leadership in Greek Primary Education
Impacts on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13024318 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Evaggelos Tzortsos (Hellenic Open University), Σοφία Αναστασίου (0000-0002-3874-5732, University of Ioannina, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 200-200 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Societies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2075-4698 • E-ISSN: 2075-4698 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/soc15070200 |
| OpenAlex | W4412476685 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 30 |
This study explores the perceptions of primary school teachers in Sparta, Greece, regarding toxic leadership behaviors and their impact on job satisfaction (JS) and organizational commitment (OC). The study was motivated by the need to investigate how school management practices, particularly in smaller regional communities, influence teacher well-being—an area underexplored in the Greek educational context. A total of 163 teachers participated by completing validated questionnaires assessing toxic leadership, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) identified two factors explaining 61.3% of the variance: one linking toxic leadership and job satisfaction and another centered on organizational commitment. Spearman’s correlation analysis revealed significant negative correlations between toxic leadership and both OC (r = −0.230, p < 0.001) and JS (r = −0.476, p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis confirmed the predictive effect of toxic leadership on both variables. Interestingly, teachers with over 15 years of experience exhibited higher OC compared with those with up to 5 years of teaching experience, suggesting the resilience-building benefits of tenure. This study underscores the urgency for leadership development programs emphasizing ethical practices, emotional intelligence, and accountability to mitigate the adverse effects of toxic leadership
Affective events theory · Business · Job attitude · Job performance · Job satisfaction · Organizational commitment · Political science · Public relations · Emotional Intelligence and Performance · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |