Over the past 25 years, there has been considerable interest in the application of the transactional and transformational leadership paradigm to understanding the effects of leadership behaviors in relation to various psychological (e.g., motivation, self-confidence) and behavioral (e.g., individual and team performance) outcomes among those being led. Originally conceived within political and organizational settings, the
Transformational leadership is a form of influence based on a developmental relationship that elevates others to higher levels of moral and professional development, promotes adaptability and change, and results in performance beyond expectations. Transactional leadership is a form of influence based on an exchange relationship in which the leader provides direction and rewards in exchange
Just as businesses and organizations require effective leadership behaviors in order to grow and develop successfully, it has been suggested that the same is required within families in order to foster a family climate that promotes healthy child development. Although a range of predictors are associated with child and adolescent health, arguably the family (and