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Tillitsbaserat ledarskap och psykologisk trygghet - En kvalitativ studie om ledarskap inom kommunal vård- och omsorg

Salimi, Yasmin LU (2025) SOPB63 20251
School of Social Work
Abstract
This study explores how unit managers within municipal health and social care describe their leadership in relation to trust-based leadership and how they work to foster psychological safety within their teams. A qualitative approach was applied, with eight semi-structured interviews conducted with managers from different departments. The analysis draws on theories of trust-based leadership, psychological safety, and transformational leadership. Findings indicate that trust is viewed as a guiding principle in daily leadership, characterised by clear structures and boundaries alongside employee autonomy and responsibility. Trust is actively cultivated through transparent communication, presence, and delegation based on competence, creating... (More)
This study explores how unit managers within municipal health and social care describe their leadership in relation to trust-based leadership and how they work to foster psychological safety within their teams. A qualitative approach was applied, with eight semi-structured interviews conducted with managers from different departments. The analysis draws on theories of trust-based leadership, psychological safety, and transformational leadership. Findings indicate that trust is viewed as a guiding principle in daily leadership, characterised by clear structures and boundaries alongside employee autonomy and responsibility. Trust is actively cultivated through transparent communication, presence, and delegation based on competence, creating a culture of openness and collaboration. Psychological safety is described as emerging from the leader’s behaviour, particularly through active listening, constructive feedback, and support during challenges. The results highlight a strong interplay between trust and psychological safety, forming a positive cycle that enhances learning, cooperation, and well-being, while resource constraints and administrative demands may limit full implementation. (Less)
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author
Salimi, Yasmin LU
supervisor
organization
course
SOPB63 20251
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
human service organisations, middle level management, unit manager, psychological safety, trust based leadership
language
Swedish
id
9210867
date added to LUP
2025-09-01 16:13:55
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2025-09-01 16:13:55
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  abstract     = {{This study explores how unit managers within municipal health and social care describe their leadership in relation to trust-based leadership and how they work to foster psychological safety within their teams. A qualitative approach was applied, with eight semi-structured interviews conducted with managers from different departments. The analysis draws on theories of trust-based leadership, psychological safety, and transformational leadership. Findings indicate that trust is viewed as a guiding principle in daily leadership, characterised by clear structures and boundaries alongside employee autonomy and responsibility. Trust is actively cultivated through transparent communication, presence, and delegation based on competence, creating a culture of openness and collaboration. Psychological safety is described as emerging from the leader’s behaviour, particularly through active listening, constructive feedback, and support during challenges. The results highlight a strong interplay between trust and psychological safety, forming a positive cycle that enhances learning, cooperation, and well-being, while resource constraints and administrative demands may limit full implementation.}},
  author       = {{Salimi, Yasmin}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Tillitsbaserat ledarskap och psykologisk trygghet - En kvalitativ studie om ledarskap inom kommunal vård- och omsorg}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}