The Relationships among Leader Humility, Learning Agility, Positive Psychological Capital and Change-Oriented Organizational Citizenship Behavior
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| Title: | The Relationships among Leader Humility, Learning Agility, Positive Psychological Capital and Change-Oriented Organizational Citizenship Behavior |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Yong Jin Kim, Hye Sin Park, Soo Jeoung Han |
| Source: | Journal of Workplace Learning. 2026 38(3):238-253. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Leadership Qualities, Psychological Characteristics, Organizational Culture, Citizenship, Competence, Self Efficacy, Resilience (Psychology), Lifelong Learning, Positive Attitudes, Organizational Change, Leadership Training, Human Resources, Higher Education |
| Geographic Terms: | South Korea |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JWL-06-2025-0172 |
| ISSN: | 1366-5626 1758-7859 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study aims to empirically examine the associations of leader humility and learning agility on change-oriented organizational citizenship behavior (C-OCB), as mediated by positive psychological capital (PsyCap), in the context of lifelong education institutions. Design/methodology/approach: They analyzed survey data from 267 participants used at lifelong education institutions in South Korea. Statistical analysis and structural equation modeling were performed using SPSS and AMOS. Findings: The authors found that leader humility as perceived by members positively influences positive PsyCap but is not directly associated with C-OCB. A similar pattern was observed for learning agility. However, leader humility perceived and learning agility indirectly influence change- OCB behavior through positive PsyCap. Practical implications: This study reveals that fostering a positive attitude among members toward organizational change requires strengthening leader humility and supporting employees' learning agility. Practical interventions such as leadership development programs and learning-oriented HR practices can enhance positive PsyCap, thereby promoting members' C-OCB. Originality/value: This study confirms the indirect influence of leader humility on C-OCB, as mediated by positive PsyCap. This finding suggests that fostering leader humility can serve as a practical alternative for enhancing C-OCB indirectly through positive PsyCap. In other words, when a leader demonstrates humility and individuals possess learning agility, this enhances members' positive PsyCap, comprising self-efficacy, hope, optimism and resilience, thereby improving proactive and creative behavior or C-OCB. |
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| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1507867 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This study aims to empirically examine the associations of leader humility and learning agility on change-oriented organizational citizenship behavior (C-OCB), as mediated by positive psychological capital (PsyCap), in the context of lifelong education institutions. Design/methodology/approach: They analyzed survey data from 267 participants used at lifelong education institutions in South Korea. Statistical analysis and structural equation modeling were performed using SPSS and AMOS. Findings: The authors found that leader humility as perceived by members positively influences positive PsyCap but is not directly associated with C-OCB. A similar pattern was observed for learning agility. However, leader humility perceived and learning agility indirectly influence change- OCB behavior through positive PsyCap. Practical implications: This study reveals that fostering a positive attitude among members toward organizational change requires strengthening leader humility and supporting employees' learning agility. Practical interventions such as leadership development programs and learning-oriented HR practices can enhance positive PsyCap, thereby promoting members' C-OCB. Originality/value: This study confirms the indirect influence of leader humility on C-OCB, as mediated by positive PsyCap. This finding suggests that fostering leader humility can serve as a practical alternative for enhancing C-OCB indirectly through positive PsyCap. In other words, when a leader demonstrates humility and individuals possess learning agility, this enhances members' positive PsyCap, comprising self-efficacy, hope, optimism and resilience, thereby improving proactive and creative behavior or C-OCB. |
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| ISSN: | 1366-5626 1758-7859 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JWL-06-2025-0172 |
