LEADING WARRIORS TO WELLNESS: UNRAVELLING THE THREADS OF COMMITMENT, CLIMATE, AND COPING FOR SOLDIER WELLBEING

Abstract

This study delves into the intricate dynamics of military and organizational settings, where effective leadership and the overall wellbeing of soldiers or employees are paramount. Specifically, we explore the influence of leaders' commitment, command climate, and coping mechanisms, with trust in leadership acting as the mediator. As we explored these multifaceted relationships, our methodology employed cluster sampling, collecting data from January 2022 to March 2022, with a sample size of 392 participants. Employing a rigorous regression analysis methodology, our research unravels the complexity of the relationships that exist among these variables. Our findings provide compelling evidence of the positive relationships between leaders' commitment, command climate, coping mechanisms, and trust in leadership leading to soldiers' wellbeing. These outcomes underscore the fundamental role played by leadership commitment and the organizational climate in cultivating trust among individuals. Additionally, our study uncovers a critical dimension by identifying resilience training as a moderator in the relationship between trust in leadership and soldiers' wellbeing. This novel insight implies that the impact of trust in leadership on the wellbeing of soldiers can be amplified through resilience training initiatives. These findings bear significant implications for leadership practices, organizational policies, and military training programs.