Leader Possible Selves: A New Motivational Construct to Consider in College Student Leader Development?

Authors

  • Valerie I. Sessa Montclair State University
  • Jennifer D. Bragger Montclair State University
  • Nicole Alonso University of Houston
  • Quinn E. Knudsen Montclair State University
  • Margaret J. Toich Montclair State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jlae.v15i2.641

Keywords:

Leadership, Business Management, Accountability, LPSs

Abstract

Using Avolio and Vogelgesang’s (2011) Leader Possible Selves (LPSs) model as a guide, this research further defines LPS, explores predictors of LPS in college students, and determines if LPS is associated with development of the leader self-concept via participation in college leadership development opportunities. We tested hypotheses derived from the model using three secondary databases. Previous leadership experience and psycho-social development predicted LPS in all three studies. LPS was associated with leadership development in all three studies. This research suggests that LPS should be included in research geared towards understanding leadership development.

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Published

2018-08-01

How to Cite

Sessa, V. I., Bragger, J. D., Alonso, N., Knudsen, Q. E., & Toich, M. J. (2018). Leader Possible Selves: A New Motivational Construct to Consider in College Student Leader Development?. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.33423/jlae.v15i2.641

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2018)

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Articles

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