Preferred leadership attributes among liberals and conservatives
Research Mentor(s)
Trimble, Joseph E.
Description
Previous research indicated that there are 64 preferred leadership characteristics. These characteristics were derived from a review of the current literature on leadership, as well as focus groups and structured interviews. These characteristics can be grouped into 6 leadership styles: Imaginative, Constructive, Synergy, Principled, Virtuous, and Alpha Male. The current study aims to investigate how preference for these 6 leadership styles relates to political party affiliation.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
19-5-2016 9:00 AM
End Date
19-5-2016 12:00 PM
Department
Psychology
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Political leadership; Party affiliation; Political psychology
Type
Image
Keywords
Psychology, Leadership, Politics, Conservative, Liberal
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this documentation for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Preferred leadership attributes among liberals and conservatives
Previous research indicated that there are 64 preferred leadership characteristics. These characteristics were derived from a review of the current literature on leadership, as well as focus groups and structured interviews. These characteristics can be grouped into 6 leadership styles: Imaginative, Constructive, Synergy, Principled, Virtuous, and Alpha Male. The current study aims to investigate how preference for these 6 leadership styles relates to political party affiliation.