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Transformational leadership assessment in universities: A framework for institutional development

Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| · Vol. 9 No. 02 (2025) · pp. 1354–1368

DOI
10.22437/irje.v9i02.51276
ISSN
2580-5711
Published
2025-12-12
Publisher
Universitas Jambi, Indonesia
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0

Abstract

This study develops and validates a transformational leadership assessment framework specifically tailored to universities, with the aim of enhancing institutional development. A quantitative approach was used, with data collected from academic leaders and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The measurement model demonstrated strong reliability and validity, while the structural model showed explanatory power (R² = 1.000), with nine leadership dimensions fully predicting transformational leadership. Bootstrapping results confirmed the significance of all dimensions, with Individualized Consideration and Transformational Traits emerging as the strongest contributors. The findings highlight the multidimensional nature of transformational leadership and its significance in promoting innovation, digital readiness, collaboration, and organizational resilience in higher education. The study concludes by providing a validated framework for leadership development, evidence-based decision-making, and AI-supported evaluation systems, offering universities a tool to strengthen institutional capacity and sustainable growth.

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40 authors · 136 co-authorship links · 2 across different organisations · showing the 40 most connected

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  • Padjadjaran University
  • Indonesia University of Education
  • Diponegoro University
  • State University of Jakarta
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Dedy Achmad KurniadyAffiliation unknown7
Asep SuryanaPadjadjaran University7
Taufani Chusnul KurniatunAffiliation unknown4
Endang HerawanAffiliation unknown3
Eka PrihatinAffiliation unknown3
Zaini HafidhAffiliation unknown2
Nugraha SuhartoAffiliation unknown2
Tjutju YuniarsihAffiliation unknown2
Agus WuryantoAffiliation unknown2
Djam’an SatoriAffiliation unknown2
Iwan AriesAffiliation unknown2
Nani HartiniAffiliation unknown2
Elin RosalinAffiliation unknown2
Taufani C. KurniatunAffiliation unknown2
Diding NurdinIndonesia University of Education2
Hadiyanto HadiyantoDiponegoro University1
Novebri NovebriAffiliation unknown1
Deden Deni KoswaraAffiliation unknown1
Firyal Fatin OktavianiState University of Jakarta1
Abu BakarAffiliation unknown1
Asep DikdikAffiliation unknown1
Welhelmina Febriana AyhuanAffiliation unknown1
Cepi TriatnaAffiliation unknown1
M. Irvan GunawanAffiliation unknown1
AlfianAffiliation unknown1
Ambar Radya AdinataAffiliation unknown1
Ryneva Anevia RamadhanAffiliation unknown1
Nurdin NurdinAffiliation unknown1
Mochammad Devi Cahya RuhimatAffiliation unknown1
Rifan ShodikinAffiliation unknown1
Rahadyan Surya PradanaAffiliation unknown1
Ira Nadya OctaviraAffiliation unknown1
M. Rezeki MuamarAffiliation unknown1
Cucun SunaengsihAffiliation unknown1
Dadan DjuandaAffiliation unknown1
Aah Ahmad SyahidAffiliation unknown1

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