Validation of a Model for Overcoming Organizational Trauma in Faculties of Fine Arts in Iraq
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Structural equation modeling, Faculties of fine arts, Ethical leadership, Overcoming organizational trauma, Organizational traumaAbstract
The purpose of this study was to validate a comprehensive model for identifying and overcoming organizational trauma in faculties of fine arts in Iraq. This research employed an exploratory mixed-methods design. In the qualitative phase, phenomenology based on Colaizzi’s method and semi-structured interviews with 12 faculty members were conducted to extract the components of trauma and strategies to overcome it. In the quantitative phase, a researcher-made questionnaire derived from the qualitative findings was distributed to 173 faculty members from the University of Baghdad’s fine arts faculties. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, normality tests, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling with SPSS and SmartPLS software. Results confirmed six dimensions of organizational trauma (managerial, structural, psychological, cultural, technological, and environmental), all of which were statistically significant. Factor loadings for healing strategies exceeded 0.64. Model fit indices, including SRMR (0.091) and GOF (0.556), indicated good fit. R² values showed that psychological trauma recovery had the highest explanatory power (0.842), while structural trauma recorded the lowest (0.487). The findings highlight organizational trauma as a multidimensional phenomenon requiring comprehensive managerial, psychological, cultural, structural, technological, and environmental interventions. The validated model provides a reliable framework for enhancing organizational health and resilience in academic settings, particularly faculties of fine arts.
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