Psychological Resilience, Decision-Making Capability, and Resource Mobilization Practices on Adaptive Leadership Competence of School Leaders

This study examined the relationships among psychological resilience, decision-making capability, and resource mobilization practices in relation to the adaptive leadership competence of school leaders. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, data were gathered from 233 school leaders in selected public schools in Bukidnon through a validated and reliable survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and stepwise multiple regression were used for data analysis.
Findings revealed that school leaders demonstrated high to very high levels of psychological resilience, decision-making capability, resource mobilization practices, and adaptive leadership competence. Psychological resilience was strongest in spirituality, competence, and adaptability. Decision-making capability was high, particularly in data literacy and data usage purpose, while resource mobilization practices were very high, especially in resource acquisition, utilization, innovation, and sustainability. Adaptive leadership competence was also high, with strengths in collaboration, inclusivity, and perspective-taking.
Correlation results showed that all variables were significantly related to adaptive leadership competence, with resource mobilization practices showing the strongest relationship, followed by decision-making capability and psychological resilience. Regression analysis identified resource acquisition and utilization, innovation and sustainability, resource planning and needs assessment, adaptability and support, and data usage culture as significant predictors of adaptive leadership competence. Notably, resource acquisition and utilization emerged as the strongest predictor, while psychological competence showed a negative relationship.
Moreover, adaptive leadership competence is best explained by strong resource management, data-informed decision-making, and flexible leadership behaviors. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening organizational systems and strategic leadership capacities to enhance adaptive leadership in schools.

Psychological Resilience, Decision-Making Capability

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