Promoting psychological wellbeing in hospitality: the interactive roles of autonomy-supportive leadership, psychological need satisfaction, and perceived organizational support

IntroductionDespite growing interest in leadership and employee wellbeing, limited research has empirically examined how autonomy-supportive leadership (ASL) enhances psychological wellbeing (PWB) in high-demand hospitality settings, particularly regarding the underlying mechanisms and boundary conditions. This study addresses this gap by examining the mediating role of basic psychological need satisfaction (PNS; autonomy, competence, and relatedness) and the moderating role of perceived organiz