TY  - EJOU
AU  - Wang, Longmei 
AU  - Liu, Jiawen 
AU  - Lu, Lei 

TI  - Speak up in a safe space: The role of inclusive leadership and collectivism in fostering upward voice
T2  - Journal of Psychology in Africa

PY  - 2025
VL  - 35
IS  - 3
SN  - 1815-5626

AB  - This study examined the relationship between inclusive leadership and subordinates’ upward voice, focusing on the mediating role of psychological safety and the moderating role of collectivism. Data were collected from 284 subordinates and supervisors across 11 organizations in China in three cross-lagged waves. Structural equation modeling results indicated that inclusive leadership was associated with subordinates’ upward voice via psychological safety. Moreover, collectivism strengthens the association between inclusive leadership and upward voice via psychological safety, leading to a higher upward voice. These findings highlight the importance of inclusive leadership in fostering an environment that promotes open communication and psychological safety between supervisors and subordinates, ultimately enhancing workplace health and well-being. The implications of these findings suggest that management practices should cultivate inclusive leadership behaviors for enhancing psychological safety, and encouraging subordinates to voice their opinions for the overall success of the organization.
KW  - inclusive leadership; psychological safety; collectivism; upward voice

DO  - 10.32604/jpa.2025.068580