CR(250403)

For female employees with two children, societal stereotypes and organizational barriers frequently hinder career progression and diminish proactive work attitudes, including a reluctance to engage in innovative behaviors. Consequently, it is imperative for organizations to strategically focus on fostering their innovative behavior. Grounded in social identity theory and social exchange theory, this research meticulously analyzed and processed data from 528 questionnaires using Mplus 8.0, subsequently examining the underlying mechanism linking inclusive leadership with the innovative behavior of female employees who have two children.