The construction of a leadership identity based on empathy, care, and participation

María Eliana's history

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ID21784533
AuthorsAndrea Carrasco Sáez (0000-0002-3044-5639, University of Chile, corresponding author), María E Díaz, María Eugenia Góngora Díaz (University of Chile)
Year2023
Volume51
Issue6
Pages1322-1339
Publication date2023-11-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducational Management Administration & Leadership (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1741-1432 • E-ISSN: 1741-1440
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/17411432211038012
OpenAlexW3204565113
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited30

Recent academic research highlights the role of leadership identity when thinking about the improvement of the educational field. Based on this research, this article aims to identify and analyze the elements that affect the development of leadership identity in female school principals within the Chilean context. This is achieved by working from a biographical-narrative approach, specifically from the life history technique. This analysis emerges from a considerate reflection on the teachings, and personal and professional milestones highlighted in the biogram. Both personally and professionally, a multiplicity of elements is observed in the life history of María Eliana, influencing the development of her leadership identity, particularly highlighting her self-recognition as a woman. This identity is oriented towards social justice, based on socio-emotional tools such as care, empathy, and participation; and understands and values the role these elements must take in Chilean education. The case study presents tensions for the Chilean educational system, which must be able to address the complexities that women experience while holding leadership positions, especially when challenged with the perspective that school is an inclusive space of social justice

Aesthetics · Educational leadership · Empathy · Narrative · Pedagogy · Sociology · Transformational leadership · Education and Teacher Training · Education in Rural Contexts · Psychology · Social Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

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