Does understanding of leadership post-college college affect motivation to lead post-college?
Presentation Type
Abstract
Faculty Advisor
Valerie Sessa
Access Type
Event
Start Date
25-4-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
25-4-2025 9:59 AM
Description
The purpose of this research was to find if the understanding of leadership of college students affected their motivation to lead post-college using a secondary database. Wielkiewicz’s LABS scale was used to understand the views of leadership, and Chan & Drasgow scale was used to understand Motivation to Lead. Seventy-three students from five different colleges and universities were contacted and included in the study. The LABS and MTL scales were used to measure each respective area, and a secondary database (L-001529) was also used to use the collected data from the students. The study found an association between Systemic Thinking and Social Normative MTL. Findings suggest that students who understand leadership as systemic are more likely to be motivated to lead when asked to be the leader by others.
Does understanding of leadership post-college college affect motivation to lead post-college?
The purpose of this research was to find if the understanding of leadership of college students affected their motivation to lead post-college using a secondary database. Wielkiewicz’s LABS scale was used to understand the views of leadership, and Chan & Drasgow scale was used to understand Motivation to Lead. Seventy-three students from five different colleges and universities were contacted and included in the study. The LABS and MTL scales were used to measure each respective area, and a secondary database (L-001529) was also used to use the collected data from the students. The study found an association between Systemic Thinking and Social Normative MTL. Findings suggest that students who understand leadership as systemic are more likely to be motivated to lead when asked to be the leader by others.
Comments
Poster presentation at the 2025 Student Research Symposium.