Lingering Effects of the Class Ceiling on Leadership Development

Authors

Mira Fadel, Pepperdine UniversityFollow
Zhi Yin, University of Southern CaliforniaFollow
Siyuan Chen, University of Southern CaliforniaFollow
Kexin Zhang, Beijing Language and Culture UniversityFollow
Tianshi Hao, Pepperdine UniversityFollow
Jesse Llamas, Pepperdine UniversityFollow
Michael Llamas, Pepperdine UniversityFollow

Abstract

This study examines the influence of social standing, affluence, and privilege on the formation of leaders. The review of literature synthesizes research including individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and factors that may influence leadership development. Previous research indicates that family socioeconomic situations influence the learning of leadership knowledge, the building of a leadership attitude, and the practice of leadership skills during adolescence, hence influencing the likelihood of becoming an outstanding leader. High-status persons possess leadership-enhancing benefits, such as social capital and privileged knowledge. Nonetheless, relationships, social identity, and congruence also influence the efficacy of leaders. The study concludes that parental socioeconomic status affects more than simply an individual's leadership development and that social status is a significant aspect in leadership development.

Recommended Citation

Fadel, Mira; Yin, Zhi; Chen, Siyuan; Zhang, Kexin; Hao, Tianshi; Llamas, Jesse; and Llamas, Michael (2024) "Lingering Effects of the Class Ceiling on Leadership Development," The Scholarship Without Borders Journal: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.57229/2834-2267.1037
Available at: https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/swbj/vol2/iss1/4