The Relations Between Distributed Leadership Behaviors and Personality Traits of The School Principals
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The aim of this study was to define the relations between Distributed Leadership (DL)
and Five Factor Personality Traits (5FPT) with the school principals’ opinions. Research
was designed in a relational and causal comparative design. The study group was consisted
of maximum variation sampling from 110 principals. Data were collected by Distributed
Leadership and Five Factor Personality Inventories. They adapted to Turkish Language and
Culture. Data were analyzed with Arithmetic Mean, Pearson Moment Correlation and Structural
Equation Model. Findings showed that principals had evaluated their colleagues at the good
level in terms of DL and 5FPT. There were [r=.36 ve .51] positive relations between sub scales
of two structures. Path Analysis results showed that a model when two structures approached as a whole was confirmed by SEM while a theoretical model at the level of sub dimensions were
not been confirmed. Findings were discussed on the base upon relevant literature.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Distributed leadership,Five Factor Personality Treat,Principals
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