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Leader’s emotional agility: Scale validation and psychological correlates

Lambert, Steve
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Ozdemir, Nehir
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University of Chester
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2026-02-10
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Purpose: This study aims to develop and validate the Emotional Agility Scale for leaders by expanding and re-conceptualising the emotional agility subscale of the Agile Leadership Scale, and to examine its demographic and psychological correlates. Design/methodology/approach: The scale was extended based on theory, expert input, and qualitative data collected through open-ended questions. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted using evaluations provided by followers of school leaders. Multiple validity types, including construct and convergent validity, were assessed. Findings: Factor analysis of the Emotional Agility Scale (EAS) for leaders revealed a two-factor structure, distinguishing Team-Oriented EA and Personal EA. Correlational analyses showed that female managers scored significantly higher on Team-Oriented EA (r = 0.23, p = 0.01) and total EA (r = 0.22, p = 0.01), while higher perceived stress was negatively associated with Team-Oriented EA (r = -0.28, p < 0.01) and total EA (r = -0.24, p < 0.01). Additionally, older managers scored significantly higher on Personal EA (r = 0.22, p = 0.01), indicating age-related improvements in self-regulatory emotional competence. Originality: This is one of the first validated tools tailored for educational leaders’ emotional agility. Incorporating follower perspectives enhances ecological validity. The scale provides a practical resource for leadership development and educational management.
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Lambert, S., & Ozdemir, N. (2026). Leader’s emotional agility: Scale validation and psychological correlates. Journal of Work-Applied Management, vol(issue), pages. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-10-2025-0190
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Emerald
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Journal of Work-Applied Management
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http://hdl.handle.net/10034/629856
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10.1108/JWAM-10-2025-0190
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© Nehir Ozdemir and Steve Lambert.
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2205-2062
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2205-149X
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https://www.emerald.com/jwam/article/doi/10.1108/JWAM-10-2025-0190/1340513/Leader-s-emotional-agility-scale-validation-and?searchresult=1
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