The effect of paternalistic leadership on employee performance in Turkish resort hotels: A moderated mediation model of psychological ownership and affective commitment

ALAGÖZ G., Boz N., GÜNEŞ E.

Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, 2026 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/15332845.2026.2634517
  • Journal Name: Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, IBZ Online, ABI/INFORM, Hospitality & Tourism Complete, Hospitality & Tourism Index
  • Keywords: affective commitment, employee performance, hotel employee, Paternalistic leadership, psychological ownership
  • Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study contributes to our understanding of the mediating and moderating processes through which paternalistic leadership (PL) is linked with organizational behavioral outcomes. A moderated mediation model was developed linking PL to employee performance (EP), affective commitment (AC), and psychological ownership (PO). Drawing on social exchange theory, the model posits that the effect of PL on EP is mediated by AC. Moreover, it is suggested that the relationship between AC and EP is moderated by PO. Data from 288 employees working in four and five-star hotels in Alanya support this model.