The role of culture in student discipline of secondary schools in cross-cultural context: a systematic literature review and future research agenda
International Journal of Educational Management
ISSN: 0951-354X
Article publication date: 24 March 2021
Issue publication date: 21 October 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The present study is a systematic review that identifies future research avenues on culture and discipline in secondary schools in a cross-cultural context.
Design/methodology/approach
The literature, as published in top management, education and psychology journals, was reviewed around culture and discipline in secondary schools. This systematic literature review (SLR) used several preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and categorised the studies published during the period 2014–2020.
Findings
The author identified six major themes: (1) punishment, (2) restorative practices (RPs), (3) racial disparities, (4) competitiveness, (5) school climate and (6) secondary school student discipline in a cross-cultural context. Further, the author suggested several future research avenues under these emerging themes.
Research limitations/implications
The scope of this study is limited to culture and discipline in a secondary school context. The findings provide a solid foundation for researchers in the areas of culture and discipline in secondary schools.
Originality/value
To the best of the author's knowledge, this study can be considered as the first SLR conducted using PRISMA guidelines to identify several under-researched areas in the field of culture and discipline in secondary schools in a cross-cultural context. The study provides several future research insights.
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Citation
Jayawardena, N.S. (2021), "The role of culture in student discipline of secondary schools in cross-cultural context: a systematic literature review and future research agenda", International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 35 No. 6, pp. 1099-1123. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEM-06-2020-0325
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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