Thesis:

evaluation of the effect of inclusive leadership style on the lifelong learning tendency of teachers with the mediating role of psychological contract in elementary school teachers of Sabzevar city in the academic year2023-2024

Background and Objective: Inclusive leadership encourages group members to share ideas and opinions, involving them in discussions and organizational decision-making, thus realizing concepts in the workplace. This study aims to evaluate the impact of inclusive leadership style on the tendency toward lifelong learning with the mediating role of psychological contracts. Methodology: This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive correlational in nature regarding data collection. A standardized questionnaire was used to measure variables, and its validity was confirmed through content analysis, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. The statistical population included teachers from the educational schools of Sabzevar County, with a sample size of 300 teachers selected through accessible sampling and Müller’s formula. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and SPSS software. Findings: The results indicate that psychological contracts have a significant impact on lifelong learning, and inclusive leadership positively and significantly influences both psychological contracts and lifelong learning. All impact coefficients and significance values were confirmed at the 5% error level. Results: The findings of this study reveal that psychological contracts and inclusive leadership significantly affect lifelong learning within organizations. Specifically, psychological contracts act as an important factor in encouraging employees toward lifelong learning, while inclusive leadership fosters a supportive environment that strengthens both psychological contracts and lifelong learning. The positive and significant effect coefficients of these relationships suggest that organizations can enhance the continuous learning levels of their employees and facilitate improved organizational performance by strengthening inclusive leadership and enhancing psychological contracts.

Keywords: Inclusive leadership, lifelong learning, psychological contract