@article{ajnr20251346,
author={{Alyousef, Fatimah and Alswaid, Zainab and Alshikh, Eman and Alkhabbaz, Sameerah and Almalali, Amal and Mohamed, Amal and Almoslem, Reem and Alfardan, Ebtihal},
title={Impact of Nurse Leadership Styles on Nursing Staff Performance: A Comparative Study of Rural Divisions and Qatif Health Network in the Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia},
journal={American Journal of Nursing Research},
volume={13},
number={4},
pages={123--131},
year={2025},
url={https://pubs.sciepub.com/ajnr/13/4/6},
issn={2378-5586},
abstract={This study investigates the impact of nurse leadership styles on nursing staff performance in both rural healthcare divisions and the Qatif Health Network under the Eastern Health Cluster in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional design was used, employing the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X) to measure transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire leadership styles. Data from 380 nurses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, and multiple regression analyses. Results revealed that transformational and transactional leadership styles had strong positive correlations with job satisfaction, while laissez-faire leadership showed no significant effect. No statistically significant difference was found between rural and urban settings, suggesting that effective leadership practices transcend environmental differences. The findings underscore the importance of developing transformational and transactional leadership skills to improve nurse satisfaction, retention, and performance, aligning with Saudi Arabia¡¯s Vision 2030 goals for healthcare excellence.},
doi={10.12691/ajnr-13-4-6}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}