Table 6 Bootstrap analysis and effect size assessment in significance testing of mediation effects.
Parameter | Estimate | Lower | Upper | P | Effect size proportion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trust between superiors and subordinates → Transformational leadership style → Self-efficacy → Communication between superiors and subordinates | 0.097 | 0.023 | 0.204 | 0.03 | 0.112 |
Trust between superiors and subordinates → Transformational leadership style → Communication between superiors and subordinates | 0.032 | 0.003 | 0.092 | 0.061 | 0.037 |
Trust between superiors and subordinates → Self-efficacy → Communication between superiors and subordinates | 0.123 | −0.016 | 0.3 | 0.154 | 0.143 |
Total effect | 0.862 | 0.773 | 0.939 | 0.001 |