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January 26, 2026Review of Managerial ScienceOpen Access

Effects of leader self-deprecating humor on employee well-being and psychological safety: the mediating role of leader–member-exchange

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MSManuel SohrTH Köln - University of Applied SciencesCKCarsten KnautTH Köln - University of Applied SciencesSKSusann KowalskiTH Köln - University of Applied Sciences

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Implication

Quantitative survey explores how leader self-deprecating humor enhances employee well-being and safety, indicating strong relational quality.

Key Points

  • This study aims to investigate how leader self-deprecating humor influences employee well-being and psychological safety through leader-member-exchange.
  • Conducted a quantitative survey with 197 respondents
  • Examined the relationship between leader self-deprecating humor and employee outcomes
  • Analyzed the mediating role of leader-member-exchange and moderating variables of tenure and contact frequency
  • Found that leader self-deprecating humor positively impacts employee well-being and psychological safety.
  • Discovered that the relationship is mediated by the quality of leader-member exchange.
  • No moderating effects were observed for tenure or contact frequency.

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Sohr et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/697703f6722626c4468e8fd5https://doi.org/10.1007/s11846-026-00982-6
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