I am my own boss: effect of self-leadership on gig worker's work engagement and performance

Abstract

Purpose

This study investigates the relationship between self-leadership and the work performance of gig workers as moderated by perceived organizational support and mediated by work engagement.

Design/methodology/approach

Linear regression and the Process macro by Hayes were used to examine the hypothesized model, on a data set of 384 gig workers.

Findings

The outcomes indicated a positive relationship between the self-leadership strategies of the freelancers and their work performance. The association of self-leadership and work performance was moderated by perceived organizational support and partially mediated by work engagement.

Originality/value

This study responds to the need for exploration of the moderation and mediating mechanisms through which self-leadership influences how gig workers perform at work.

Citation

Shukla, K. and Shaheen, M. (2024), "I am my own boss: effect of self-leadership on gig worker's work engagement and performance", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 45 No. 1, pp. 35-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-03-2023-0146