The Mediator Role of Student Engagement in the Relationship between Charismatic Leadership and Student Learning Performance

Abstract

In this study, we look at the connection between charismatic leadership and 
students’ ability to learn in a university setting, specifically at the mediating 
function of student engagement. This research examines how charismatic leaders 
motivate their students to achieve academic excellence by creating an environment 
of engagement and commitment, using theoretical frameworks from organizational 
psychology and educational leadership. The research takes a quantitative tack by 
analysing survey responses from a cross-section of undergraduates majoring in 
different fields. A survey will be administered to students in Libya to collect the 
data. It is challenging to create focused interventions to improve academic 
outcomes due to the lack of data showing how student engagement may mediate 
this relationship. Leadership development programs can be better designed and 
implemented to maximize student outcomes if we better understand how 
charismatic leadership impacts student engagement, which impacts learning 
performance. This study can help educational leaders create more engaging and 
successful learning environments by outlining how charismatic leadership affects 
student outcomes. Examining how student engagement mediates the connection 
between charismatic leadership and academic achievement is the overarching goal 
of this study. This study examines the relationship between charismatic leadership 
and student performance in the classroom by using rigorous quantitative methods 
to determine how much student engagement moderates this relationship.