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Title: The Relationships among Leader Humility, Learning Agility, Positive Psychological Capital and Change-Oriented Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Language: English
Authors: Yong Jin Kim, Hye Sin Park, Soo Jeoung Han
Source: Journal of Workplace Learning. 2026 38(3):238-253.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
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
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