Self-Determination as a Mediator in the Relationship between Inclusive Leadership of Human Resources Practitioners and Teachers’ Adaptive Performance in Private Schools رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

This study examines the mediating role of self-determination in the relationship between inclusive leadership and teachers’ adaptive performance in private schools in Ramallah, Palestine. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 153 teachers through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Smart PLS4. The findings reveal that while inclusive leadership does not directly enhance adaptive performance, it significantly boosts teachers' self-determination, which in turn improves their adaptive performance. This suggests that inclusive leadership indirectly influences teachers' adaptability by fostering a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. The study recommends school leaders promote teacher autonomy through participative leadership and professional development. Schools should create supportive environments through collaboration, decision-making involvement, and recognition systems. Psychological safety, training partnerships, and structured support systems should be established to reduce stress and enhance performance. These steps will help ensure that inclusive leadership is effectively translated into improved teacher adaptability and educational outcomes. However, the study acknowledges limitations such as the political conflict in Palestine posed logistical challenges and limited access to all private schools. Additionally, teachers’ heavy workloads and unfamiliarity with online questionnaires affected the response rate and quality. Limited resources and lack of experience with large-scale research in private schools also posed difficulties. Moreover, potential response rate bias may have influenced results, and the questionnaire may not have fully represented all cultural perspectives. Future research should consider a mixed-methods approach to gain deeper insight into the relationship between IL and AP. Qualitative methods such as interviews may provide richer data and improve cultural understanding.