The Impact of Utilizing Inclusive Leadership on Nurses during Crises: A Multisite Comparative Study

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Abstract Introduction: Nurses' psychological wellness and satisfactionare threatened by the exposure to many stressors that have been increased during the COVID 19 pandemic. Adopting a promising leadership style have beneficiary impacts at different levels, especially during crises. Objective:The study aimed to examine the impact of utilizing inclusive leadership on nurses' satisfaction and psychological distress during the COVID 19 pandemic in three Arabic countries. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized to meet the study goal. Data were collected electronically in the three countries by adoptingKessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10), Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, and Carmel's inclusive Leadership Scale.A total of 274 participants fully responded: 90 from Egypt, 82 from Saudi Arabia, and 102 from Jordan. Descriptive statistics, Pearson R, Spearman Rho, Point biserial, and ANOVA tests were used to answer the research questions. Results:Statistically significant differences in inclusive leadership and psychological distress means between countries were found. Statistically significant relationships between inclusive leadership, psychological distress, and job satisfaction were found as well. Conclusion: Thestudy focused onthe importance of approaching inclusive leadership to increase employees' satisfaction, reduce psychological distress, and achieve organizational goals.