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THE EFFECT OF SELF-LEADERSHIP ON LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG HEAVY INDUSTRY IRON AND STEEL SECTOR MANAGERS

AĞIR SANAYİDE DEMİR-ÇELİK SEKTÖRÜ YÖNETİCİLERİNDE KENDİNE LİDERLİĞİN YAŞAM DOYUMUNA ETKİSİ

Adnan Ceylan(GEBZE TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0008-2719-1173
Ahmet Atilla(DİLER HOLDİNG)0009-0002-9762-6626
Pages
205–216
Publication Date
2025-12-31
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The research findings support the increased overall quality of life of individuals who exhibit self-leadership behaviors, and a positive and statistically significant correlation was observed between self-leadership and life satisfaction (r=0.433, p<0.001).

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Objective & Hypothesis:The iron and steel industry, due to its working conditions, poses significant physiological and psychological challenges for personnel at all levels.
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Key Findings & Data:Data were collected in 2025 from 107 individuals working in managerial positions at various corporate iron and steel plants operating in Kocaeli.
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Conclusion & Impact:The research findings support the increased overall quality of life of individuals who exhibit self-leadership behaviors, and a positive and statistically significant correlation was observed between self-leadership and life satisfaction (r=0.433, p<0.001).
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:2025 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Kendine Liderlik · Yaşam Doyumu · Demir-Çelik Sektörü

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The iron and steel industry, due to its working conditions, poses significant physiological and psychological challenges for personnel at all levels. This study examined how self-leadership traits affect the life satisfaction of managers leading teams operating under challenging conditions, such as those at the Iron and Steel Plant in Kocaeli. Data were collected in 2025 from 107 individuals working in managerial positions at various corporate iron and steel plants operating in Kocaeli. During the data collection process, a three-part survey was administered: a nine-question Self-Leadership Scale (ASLQ) and a five-question Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS). The research findings support the increased overall quality of life of individuals who exhibit self-leadership behaviors, and a positive and statistically significant correlation was observed between self-leadership and life satisfaction (r=0.433, p<0.001). Self-leadership traits explain approximately 19% of the total variance in life satisfaction. Of the self-leadership sub-dimensions, "goal setting" and "cognitive appraisal" were found to be significantly effective in predicting life satisfaction. The results indicate that the effective use of intrinsic motivation sources by managers in heavy industry is a factor that enhances their overall quality of life.

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Demir Çelik sektörü çalışma şartları gereği, her kademedeki personel için oldukça ağır fizyolojik ve psikolojik zorluklar barındıran bir sektördür. Bu çalışmada Kocaeli ilinde faaliyet gösteren, Demir Çelik gibi ağır şartlar altında görev yapan ekiplere liderlik eden yöneticilerin, kendine liderlik özelliklerinin yaşam doyumlarını ne şekilde etkilediği gözlemlenmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri, 2025 yılında Kocaeli ilinde faaliyet gösteren çeşitli kurumsal yapı içerisindeki demir çelik fabrikalarında görev yapan ve yönetici pozisyonunda bulunan 107 kişinin katılımı ile toplanmıştır. Veri toplama sürecinde demografik ve kişisel sorular içeren bir anketin yanı sıra, 9 soruluk Kendine Liderlik Ölçeği (ASLQ) ve 5 soruluk Yaşam Doyum Ölçeği (SWLS) soruları sorulmak üzere üç bölüm içerikli anket uygulanmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, kendine liderlik davranışları sergileyen bireylerin genel yaşam kalitelerinin arttığını destekler nitelikte, kendine liderlik ile yaşam doyumu arasında pozitif yönde ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu gözlemlenmiştir (r=0.433, p<0.001). Kendine liderlik özellikleri, yaşam doyumundaki toplam varyansın yaklaşık %19’unu açıklamaktadır. Kendine liderliğin alt boyutlarından, "hedef belirleme" ve "bilişsel değerlendirme" alt boyutlarının, yaşam doyumunu yordamada (tahmin etmede) anlamlı düzeyde etkili olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlar, ağır sanayideki yöneticilerin içsel motivasyon kaynaklarını etkin kullanmalarının, genel yaşam kalitelerini artırıcı bir faktör olduğunu göstermektedir.

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Ceylan, A., Atilla, A. (2025). THE EFFECT OF SELF-LEADERSHIP ON LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG HEAVY INDUSTRY IRON AND STEEL SECTOR MANAGERS. International Journal of Arts and Social Studies, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 15, 205–216. https://ajindex.com/articles/1493587

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