Evaluation of the effect of transformational leadership on the quality of work life in health care workers

Transformational leadership is one of the most widely used approaches in the re-evaluation of leadership today and offers a leadership model that is appropriate for the change demands necessary to improve the quality of work life. The purpose of this study is to reveal the effect of transformational leadership behavior on the quality of work life. The research was planned with a descriptive method and conducted using quantitative research methodology. Questionnaire technique was used as a data collection tool and the research was carried out with 140 healthcare professionals working in a public and a private hospital in Istanbul. The research data were collected using socio-demographic data form, Transformational Leadership Scale, and Quality of Work Life Scale. The data obtained were analyzed with SPSS-23 and AMOS-18 software. According to the findings, the mean total score of the Transformational Leadership Scale was 3.50±0.89 and the mean total score of the Quality of Work Life Scale was 3.23±0.67. The total mean score of the Safety Climate Scale was found to be above the average with 3,85±1,11. The highest perceived transformational leadership behavior was "mental encouragement" (3,60±1,00) and the highest quality of work-life component was "work career satisfaction" (3,46±0,77). It was determined that transformational leadership perception has a positive and significant effect on quality of work life. The findings of the study show that transformational leaders' supporting the personal development of their followers and paying special attention to their needs are important for the development of quality of work life. Therefore, in order to improve the quality of work life of employees, it is of great importance that leaders are ready to create and implement change, have a vision, and focus on the future and long-term plans.