The effect of leadership orientations of youth club staff on self-confidence

The aim of the research is to examine the effect of youth club employees' leadership orientations on their self-confidence. Descriptive survey model was used in the research. The data collected through the questionnaire form were analyzed. The universe of the research includes the employees (full-time, part-time, project-time and volunteers) in 100 Youth Clubs located in Istanbul. In the research, 386 people were reached and analyzes were made. In addition to the personal information form determined by the researcher, the "Leadership Orientation Scale" and the "Self-Confidence Scale" were used as data collection tools in the study. Statistical tests were performed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v21) computer program. Within the scope of the test results, it has been determined that there is a positive and strong relationship between leadership orientation and self-confidence. The effect of leadership orientation on inner self-confidence was examined. Within the scope of the regression model results, it was determined that the perceptions of Human Based Leadership and Political Leadership affected the internal self-confidence perception in a significant and positive way. The effect of leadership orientation on external self-confidence was examined. Within the scope of the regression model results, it was determined that the perceptions of Human Based Leadership and Political Leadership affected the external self-confidence perception in a significant and positive way.