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Climbing the Ladder: An Authentic Leadership Program Boosting Adolescent Girls’ Potential

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  • Manuel M. Molina-López
  • Susana González-Pérez
  • M. Carmen García-Centeno
  • Miryam Martínez-Martínez

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This study explores the realm of authentic leadership theory to examine how female teenagers can enhance relational authenticity and develop authentic leadership skills through a specialized program. Employing multigroup Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), we assess the impact of this leadership intervention on female teenagers, comparing pre- and post-intervention results. Additionally, we contrasted the outcomes of program participants with those of same-aged, non-participating students from similar backgrounds. The analysis revealed a significant increase in the scores for the four constructs of authentic leadership among the program’s participants. Notably, their academic grades also improved post-intervention. Focusing on high school females aged 16 years and above, the study addresses a critical age for developing self-perception of competence and confidence. The persistent underrepresentation of females in leadership roles underscores the necessity for early interventions like this one. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how a leadership program can positively influence the development of authentic leadership skills among participants, while also observing enhancements in academic achievement following this particular intervention

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  • Manuel M. Molina-López & Susana González-Pérez & M. Carmen García-Centeno & Miryam Martínez-Martínez, 2024. "Climbing the Ladder: An Authentic Leadership Program Boosting Adolescent Girls’ Potential," SAGE Open, , vol. 14(4), pages 21582440241, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:14:y:2024:i:4:p:21582440241307697
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241307697
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