The Interplay between Transformational Leadership and Organizational Justice in Enhancing Job Satisfaction in Traditional Chinese Medicine Vocational Colleges in China

This study investigates the interplay between Transformational Leadership, Organizational Justice, and Educator Satisfaction within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) vocational colleges in China.As vocational education is vital for advancing TCM practices, understanding factors that influence educators' satisfaction is essential for ensuring institutional success.The research examines how Transformational Leadership directly impacts Job Satisfaction and explores the mediating role of Organizational Justice in this relationship.Data were collected from 400 educators working in TCM vocational colleges through a structured survey instrument that measured Transformational Leadership, Organizational Justice, and Educator Satisfaction.The analysis employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesized direct and indirect relationships.The results indicate that Transformational Leadership significantly and positively influences both Organizational Justice and Educator Satisfaction.Additionally, Organizational Justice demonstrates a strong positive effect on Job Satisfaction, serving as a mediator in the relationship between Transformational Leadership and Job Satisfaction.The mediation analysis confirms that Organizational Justice partially explains how Transformational Leadership impacts Educator Satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of fostering fairness and justice in organizational practices.This research contributes to the growing body of literature on leadership and satisfaction in vocational education by highlighting the critical roles of transformational leadership practices and organizational fairness.Practical implications include the need for leadership training programs that emphasize fairness and justice, alongside strategies to enhance educator satisfaction.These findings provide valuable insights for administrators and policymakers striving to improve the work environment and outcomes in TCM vocational education institutions.