PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP STYLE AND ITS EFFECTS ON TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TO WORK IN OGBOMOSO SECONDARY SCHOOLS OYO STATE, NIGERIA BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Elijah Tosin Adeyeye

Volume 1 Issue 1 | Published Online : May, 2025 | ISSN 1595-5087

The study investigates the effects of principals’ leadership styles on teachers’ attitudes to work in secondary schools within Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. This study is premised on the rationale that the principal’s approach to leadership significantly influences teacher motivation, commitment, and overall job
satisfaction, which are critical determinants of educational success. A descriptive research design was employed, with a population comprising all secondary school teachers actively working in the local government area. A sample of 150 teachers was selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire containing 30 questions on leadership styles (autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire) and teacher effectiveness, measured on a five-point Likert scale. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha score of 0.74. The study revealed significant variations in teachers’ attitudes to work based on principals’ leadership styles. Democratic leadership was found to positively influence teachers’ motivation and commitment, while autocratic leadership was associated with mixed responses. Laissez-faire leadership showed minimal impact, often
correlating with reduced teacher effectiveness. Given this, the study recommends that principals adopt a democratic leadership style to foster collaboration, motivation, and job satisfaction among teachers. Training programs and workshops on effective leadership for school administrators are suggested to enhance their managerial capabilities and promote a conducive work environment for educators.

Keywords: African Communities, Educational Attainments, Social Capital, Qualitative Research, Extended Family Network.

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Dr. Elijah Tosin Adeyeye is an educational researcher whose work centers on leadership dynamics within Nigerian secondary schools. His research explores how principals’ leadership styles influence teacher motivation, job satisfaction, and performance. He has published on issues related to school administration and discipline, emphasizing democratic leadership as a means to foster effective teaching environments and educational success in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Adeyeye, Elijah Tosin. “Principal’s Leadership Style and Its Effects on Teachers’ Attitude to Work in Ogbomoso Secondary Schools, Oyo State, Nigeria,” Michad-Pechez Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 1, no. 1 (2025): 1–25.

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