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JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS


Leader Possible Selves: A New Motivational Construct to Consider in College Student Leader Development?


Author(s): Valerie I. Sessa, Jennifer D. Bragger, Nicole Alonso, Quinn E. Knudsen, Margaret J. Toich

Citation: Valerie I. Sessa, Jennifer D. Bragger, Nicole Alonso, Quinn E. Knudsen, Margaret J. Toich,(2018) "Leader Possible Selves: A New Motivational Construct to Consider in College Student Leader Development?," Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, Vol. 15, Iss.2, pp 22-41

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Using Avolio and Vogelgesang’s (2011) Leader Possible Selves (LPSs) model as a guide, this research
further defines LPS, explores predictors of LPS in college students, and determines if LPS is associated with development of the leader self-concept via participation in college leadership development opportunities. We tested hypotheses derived from the model using three secondary databases. Previous leadership experience and psycho-social development predicted LPS in all three studies. LPS was associated with leadership development in all three studies. This research suggests that LPS should be included in research geared towards understanding leadership development.