Science and Education Journal
Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Science and Education Journal 2026

The Effect of Transformational Leadership on Employee Performance: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction

Dhika Pratama (Universitas Lampung)
Ribhan Ribhan (Universitas Lampung)
Nova Mardiana (Universitas Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of transformational leadership on employee performance, with job satisfaction as a mediating variable, among investigators at the Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation, Directorate General of Customs and Excise. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data were analyzed using LISREL-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The hypothesis testing indicates that transformational leadership has a direct, positive, and significant effect on employee performance (coefficient = 0.56; t-value = 3.41 ≥ 1.96). Furthermore, job satisfaction is proven to significantly act as a mediating variable in bridging the relationship between transformational leadership and investigator performance. This study shows that, the effective implementation of a transformational leadership style not only directly boosts employee work performance but also operates indirectly by strengthening their job satisfaction.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sicedu

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

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