May 2018 PMID 30237648

Leader autonomy support in the workplace: A meta-analytic review.

Gavin R Slemp, Margaret L Kern, Kent J Patrick, Richard M Ryan

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The meta-analysis of 72 studies found that Leader Autonomy Support (LAS) positively influences employees' self-determined motivation, especially the more internalized forms, and is linked to better wellbeing and work behaviors.
LAS does not impact controlled motivation and its effects are consistent regardless of the source, country, or how autonomy support is measured, suggesting it's a broadly effective leadership style.
Overall, the research supports using autonomy-supportive leadership to promote motivation, wellbeing, and healthy functioning at work, aligning with self-determination theory principles.]

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