Exploring the relationship between technology adaptation and digital innovation with leadership strategies as a mediator for digital leadership in the underprivileged school

Robit Bin Yusie Fus Han and Abdul Said Bin Ambotang and Ghazali@Hassan Bin Sulaiman and Syahrul Nizam Salam and Darussalam Nehemia Bonel Pantulusang (2025) Exploring the relationship between technology adaptation and digital innovation with leadership strategies as a mediator for digital leadership in the underprivileged school. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 14 (2). pp. 1601-1616. ISSN 2226-6348

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Abstract

This study aims to understand the relationship between technology adaptation, digital innovation, leadership strategy, and digital leadership in the context of digital transformation. The study involved 175 headmasters from schools in Sabah, using the PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling) approach through Smart PLS 4 software. This approach was chosen because it is suitable for models with latent variables and moderate sample sizes. Data analysis involves three main steps: (a) Reliability and Validity Tests to ensure internal validity of constructs, (b) Measurement Model Analysis to examine the relationship between leadership strategies, emotional intelligence, and digital leadership, and (c) Relationship Validation Tests to validate significant relationships through path coefficients and p-values.The findings show that leadership strategy plays an important role as an intermediary element between the adaptation of technology and digital innovation to digital leadership. While technology and innovation provide an important foundation, their impact depends on a carefully planned strategy. The significant relationship between leadership strategy and digital leadership shows that smart leaders leveraging strategies can drive adoption of technology and accelerate organizational culture transformation. However, the direct link between technology adoption and digital leadership is insignificant, suggesting the need for work culture change and leadership capacity building. This study makes an important contribution to the literature on digital transformation, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that combines modern technology, innovative strategies, and a progressive organizational culture. The decision also provides guidance for organizational leaders to increase the effectiveness of digital transformation through appropriate leadership strategies and strengthening leadership capacity.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Technology Adaptation, Digital Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Leadership, Underprivileged School
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-9999 Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-70 Management. Industrial management > HD56-57.5 Industrial productivity T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK1-9971 Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > TK7800-8360 Electronics > TK7885-7895 Computer engineering. Computer hardware
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2025 09:18
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2025 09:18
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45301

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