Abstract:

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of transformational leadership behaviors on staff job satisfaction in healthcare institutions. Systematic review and meta-analysis method was used in the research. As a result of the systematic review, a meta-analysis of 35 studies was conducted in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In meta-analysis, firstly, heterogeneity test was performed and random effects model was preferred according to heterogeneity test result. In the study, moderator analysis, sensitivity analysis and publication bias analysis were performed. Funnel plot, trim and fill test and the statistics of Begg and Mazumdar rank correlations were used to determine the publication bias. It was determined that transformational leadership behaviors in health institutions have a strong positive effect on staff job satisfaction (ES = 0.54, G.A; 0.47-0.61; p> 0.05) and are statistically significant. It was determined that the variables of publication type, year of publication, and the country in which the studies were included in the study did not play a moderator role and there was no publication bias. The behaviors exhibited by transformational leaders, who are defined as the master of change, inspiring, motivating, coach or mentor in an organization, have a significant effect on the job and life satisfaction of the employees. they leave. For this reason, people who display transformational leadership behaviors should be preferred in the selection and or appointment of managers.

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