The Effect of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction of Football Team Members: A Hierarchical Regression Analysis of Salary Moderating Effects

Key Points

• This study aims to analyze the impact of transformational leadership on coaches' organizational commitment and job satisfaction, while examining salary as a moderating factor.
• Surveyed 274 members of registered football teams in 2025
• Measured transformational leadership, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction
• Used exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis.
• Transformational leadership positively influences emotional commitment with charisma and individualized consideration
• Individual consideration and intellectual stimulation significantly impact job satisfaction
• No significant effect was found for normative or continuous commitment, and salary levels did not significantly moderate the relationships.