Table 2.
Distribution of leadership styles reported by head nurses and perceived by nurses
| Leadership Styles | Self-Assessment (Head Nurses) (n = 30) | Nurse Assessment (n = 381) |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Directive (S1) | 7(22.7) | 82(21.57) |
| Coaching (S2) | 8(25) | 105(27.45) |
| Supporting (S3) | 9(31.17) | 100(26.33) |
| Delegative (S4) | 6(21.12) | 94(24.51) |
Note1: The most common leadership style reported by head nurses was Supporting (S3, 31.17%), while they most frequently perceived their leaders as using the Coaching style (27.45%)
Note2: Percentages represent the proportion of total style selections for each group, calculated as (number of selections for a specific style ÷ total number of leadership responses) × 100. The total number of responses equals the number of participants multiplied by the 12 questionnaire scenarios