Al-Marsus : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June 2026

The Influence of Transformational Leadership on the Innovative Performance of Administrators at Pondok Pesantren Darul Faqih Malang Through Self-Efficacy

Habibatur Rahmaniyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Munirul Abidin (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Abstract The demand for Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) to adapt to modernization requires professional education quality, which is partly influenced by the effectiveness of managerial governance and leadership. This study aims to analyze the influence of the leader's transformational leadership on the innovative performance of administrators at Pondok Pesantren Darul Faqih Malang, as well as to examine the mediating role of self-efficacy. A quantitative descriptive-explanatory approach was applied by involving a saturated sample of 90 administrators, consisting of 45 males and 45 females. Primary data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. The results indicate that transformational leadership has a positive and significant influence on administrators' self-efficacy. Furthermore, self-efficacy is proven to have a strong and significant effect on innovative performance. However, transformational leadership does not have a direct influence on the innovative performance of the administrators. This finding confirms that the transformational leadership of the pesantren leader does not merely drive innovative actions directly but rather functions as a mental catalyst that builds the administrators' self-belief before influencing innovative work behavior. The implications of this study suggest that pesantren leaders should prioritize programs aimed at enhancing administrators' self-confidence and work autonomy to sustainably stimulate institutional innovation.   Abstract Tuntutan agar pesantren beradaptasi dengan modernisasi menuntut kualitas pendidikan yang profesional, yang sebagian dipengaruhi oleh efektivitas tata kelola manajerial dan kepemimpinan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional pemimpin terhadap kinerja inovatif para administrator di Pondok Pesantren Darul Faqih Malang, serta untuk menguji peran mediasi efikasi diri. Pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif-eksplanatori diterapkan dengan melibatkan sampel jenuh sebanyak 90 administrator, yang terdiri atas 45 laki-laki dan 45 perempuan. Data primer dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner skala Likert dan dianalisis menggunakan metode Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap efikasi diri para administrator. Selain itu, efikasi diri terbukti memiliki efek yang kuat dan signifikan terhadap kinerja inovatif. Namun, kepemimpinan transformasional tidak memiliki pengaruh langsung terhadap kinerja inovatif para administrator. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa kepemimpinan transformasional pemimpin pesantren tidak sekadar mendorong tindakan inovatif secara langsung, melainkan berfungsi sebagai katalis mental yang membangun keyakinan diri para administrator sebelum memengaruhi perilaku kerja inovatif. Implikasi dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemimpin pesantren sebaiknya memprioritaskan program-program yang bertujuan meningkatkan kepercayaan diri dan otonomi kerja para administrator guna merangsang inovasi kelembagaan secara berkelanjutan.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

almarsus

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

FOCUS This journal aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practices in the management of Islamic education by showcasing innovative approaches, research findings, and case studies that cater to the diverse needs of education practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in the field. ...