Title:
THE EFFECT OF SELF-LEADERSHIP AND PHYSICAL VITALITY ON LIFE AND WORK SATISFACTION

Authors:
Sibylle Georgianna, Ph.D , Günter F. Müller, Ph.D , Karin Schermelleh-Engel, Ph.D. and Daniela Lohaus, Ph.D.

Abstract:
What role does self-leadership play for individuals’ physical vitality and subjective well-being? The authors examined the data from 177 job incumbents and 165 students. Nonlinear structural equation modeling revealed a latent moderator effect of self-leadership on physical vitality and well-being. For individuals with low self-leadership, more physical vitality led to increased well-being, while for those with high self-leadership, no effect was detected. Understanding the role of high vs. low selfleadership in current and future physical vitality and well-being adds insight as to how health-related interventions should be structured to optimize well-being and accompanying positive working behaviors.

Keywords:
Physical vitality, subjective well-being, self-leadership, health-related interventions, nonlinear structural equation modeling.