Exploring the interplay between leadership styles, employee voice behavior, and job satisfaction: A scoping review

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This scoping review examines the relationships between various leadership styles, employee voice behavior, and job satisfaction by systematically synthesizing existing quantitative studies. Utilizing preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines process and Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) analytical framework, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), Web of Science (WoS), JSTOR, and Scopus databases were systematically searched for relevant research up to October 2024. Extensive research resulted in the inclusion of 10 eligible scientific works. The analysis integrates theoretical frameworks such as resource conservation and social exchange theories, revealing that ethical and transformational leadership significantly influence employee voice and job satisfaction. These effects are mediated by employee behavior and satisfaction and moderated by cultural context and individual performance (Ilyas et al., 2021; Detert & Burris, 2007). Findings highlight the critical role of contextual and individual factors in the effectiveness of leadership practices, advocating for tailored leadership approaches that consider cultural specificities and employee resources. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and more diverse samples to enhance the generalizability of these insights.