Revolutionizing faculty’s intrinsic work motivation in China: A novel serial mediation model inte...

This study presents a revolutionary understanding of how value-based leadership enhances the intrinsic work motivation of Chinese university faculty. A novel serial mediation model is introduced, highlighting the interplay between growth mindset and teaching …
Ellamae O'Reilly · 6 days ago · 2 minutes read


## Faculty Intrinsic Work Motivation in China### Value-Based Leadership and Faculty Intrinsic Work Motivation**Main Findings:*** Value-based leadership significantly influences faculty intrinsic work motivation in Chinese universities.* The relationship between value-based leadership and faculty intrinsic work motivation is partially mediated by faculty growth mindset and teaching self-efficacy.### Key Points:**Introduction:*** Faculty intrinsic work motivation is essential for teaching engagement, research, and overall university development.* Value-based leadership emphasizes values as the foundation for motivation, which aligns with the emphasis on values in Confucianism, which is prominent in Chinese culture.**Method:*** Survey conducted with 394 faculty members from universities in China.* SmartPLS 3.0 software used for data analysis.**Results:****Measurement Model:*** Indicators exhibited strong validity and reliability.**Structural Model:*** Value-based leadership positively predicted faculty intrinsic work motivation.* Faculty growth mindset and teaching self-efficacy partially mediated this relationship.**Discussion:*** Value-based leadership fosters a supportive environment that enhances faculty motivation.* Growth mindset and teaching self-efficacy are key mechanisms through which value-based leadership influences intrinsic work motivation.**Implications:*** Universities can use value-based leadership to enhance faculty motivation.* Leaders should cultivate a supportive culture, foster growth mindset, and bolster teaching self-efficacy.### Theoretical Framework:* Self-determination Theory (SDT): Intrinsic motivation stems from a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.* Value-based Leadership (VBL): Leadership that aligns with values and ethical principles.* Job Characteristics Model: Organizational factors can influence motivational variables.* Growth Mindset: Believing that abilities can be developed through effort.* Teaching Self-efficacy: Confidence in teaching abilities.* Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Theory: Self-efficacy is a valuable work resource that can enhance motivation.### Limitations and Future Research:* Convenience sampling may limit the generalizability of findings.* Study focused on Chinese cultural context, so results may not generalize to other cultures.* Future research could explore cross-cultural applicability of findings and adopt more diverse sampling methods.