ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING SELF-LEADERSHIP OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SOUTH NIAS

Abstract

This study examines the factors that influence the self-leadership of junior high school teachers in South Nias. Self-leadership is essential for effective leadership. The research, conducted on 333 junior high school teachers in South Nias Regency, reveals that, overall, the teachers exhibit a good level of self-leadership. The strongest relationship among the self-leadership factors is between Constructive Thought Pattern Strategies and Behavior-Focused Strategies. In contrast, the weakest relationship is found between Constructive Thought Pattern Strategies and Natural Reward Strategies. This study employs a quantitative research method, with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) used to analyze the measurement model. The instrument used is an adaptation of The Revised Self-Leadership Questionnaire, designed around self-leadership strategies: Behavior-Focused Strategies, Natural Reward Strategies, and Constructive Thought Pattern Strategies.