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

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ID21627633
AutoresYavuz Korkmazyurek (0000-0001-8329-4080, Toros University, autor correspondente), Meti̇n Ocak (0000-0002-1142-3661, Toros University)
Ano2024
Volume43
Fascículo27
Páginas23232-23246
Data de publicação2024-07-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoCurrent Psychology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1046-1310 • E-ISSN: 1936-4733
EditoraSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s12144-024-06016-2
OpenAlexW4396897895
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas5
Referências citadas101

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