Facilitating Leadership Skills and Behavioural Values in Workplace: A Case of Equine Assisted Leadership Development Programs

Authors

  • Rubentheran Sivagurunathan INTI International University, Malaysia.
  • Abdul Rahman Bin S Senathirajah INTI International University, Malaysia.
  • Ganesh Ramasamy INTI International University, Malaysia.
  • Majid bin Md. Isa INTI International University, Malaysia.
  • Linkesvaran Sivagurunathan INTI International University, Malaysia.
  • Changjin Yang Faculty of Liberal Arts, Shinawatra University, Thailand.
  • Tippawan Lertatthakornkit Faculty of Management, Shinawatra University, Thailand.

Keywords:

Behavioural Values, Leadership Skills, Stress Management, Mental Health, Equine Therapy.

Abstract

The aim of this research was to evaluate the direct effects of stress management and mental health on leadership skills and behavioural values. Additionally, the study assessed the direct influence of leadership skills on behavioural values and examined the mediating role of leadership skills in the relationship between stress management, mental health, and behavioural values. Data was collected from a sample of 260 leaders participating in the Horseback Therapeutic and Leadership Development Program in Malaysia. Statistical analysis was performed using the JASP software. The findings revealed that stress management and mental health are significant predictors of both leadership skills and behavioural values. Furthermore, leadership skills were found to mediate the relationship between stress management, mental health, and behavioural values. These results provide theoretical insights and make a significant contribution to the field. The study advocates for the implementation of equine-assisted leadership development programs to enhance leadership performance in Malaysia.

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Published

2024-06-26

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Instructional Cases

Section

Articles