A Structural Equation Model on Emotional Regulation of Local Government Employees in the Context of Leadership Skills, Work-Related Quality of Life and Team Effectiveness
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Purpose: This study employed a non-experimental, quantitative research design, specifically the causal comparative method, aimed to establish the best-fit structural model for the emotional regulation of employees in a government agency, focusing on Local Government Unit (LGU) employees in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region XII. Its significance lies in improving competencies and examining elements such as relationship between factors such as the leadership skills, work-related quality of life and team effectiveness in the context of emotional regulation. Moreover, while assessments of office skills among local government personnel have been conducted, there is a need for more in-depth analysis of how these skills, along with other competencies, contribute to sustained public service excellence. Thus, addressing these gaps is crucial for developing targeted strategies that can effectively enhance public service delivery and professional growth among local government employees in Region XII.
Materials and Methods: This research employed a structural equation model (SEM) with 400 rank-and-file plantilla employees from the four city governments in SOCCSKSARGEN Region XII, identified through a stratified random technique. The questionnaires used were adopted, modified, and tested for content validity and reliability. This descriptive and causal research used the following statistical tools to treat data: mean, standard deviation, Pearson product-moment correlation, linear regression, and structural equation modelling.
Findings: The study revealed that all the exogenous variables are significantly correlated to the endogenous variable. Also, the test of influence result revealed that all the exogenous variables significantly influence emotional regulation. Moreover, the best fit model for emotional regulation was generated; this model satisfies all the goodness of fit measures' requirements. Findings revealed very high level of leadership skills, work-related quality of life, team effectiveness and emotional regulation. Significant relationship was found between dependent and independent variables. The three exogenous variables are the significant predictors of professional learning communities.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study highlights that emotional regulation among city government employees is strengthened by effective leadership, high work-related quality of life, and strong team dynamics. It recommends enhancing leadership training, employee-centered policies, emotional wellness programs, and collaborative teamwork to sustain employee well-being, improve performance, and promote an efficient, positive public service environment.
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