Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Leadership Styles in School from 2000 to 2022

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of global research conducted between 2000 and 2022, specifically focusing on leadership styles in schools. The study aims to identify and emphasize the key journals, authors, and documents that have contributed to the understanding of this topic.

Theoretical framework:In this sense, this paper is going to conduct a comprehensive analysis of global research conducted between 2000 and 2022, specifically focusing on leadership styles in schools.

Design/methodology/approach: This paper analyzed the bibliographic metadata associated with 484 Scopus indexed articles using thematic analyses.

Findings: The findings of the study reveal a significant upward trend in research on leadership styles in schools. Notably, the United States emerged as the leading country in terms of authors, affiliated institutions, and citations in this field. The study also identified several key concepts that have been extensively examined in relation to different leadership styles. These concepts include teacher job satisfaction, student achievement, innovation, organizational culture, and employee well-being. Furthermore, among the various leadership styles investigated, transformational leadership stood out as one of the most favored and commonly utilized styles in schools.

Originality/value:

This paper represents the first bibliometric study conducted on the topic of leadership styles in schools. Through a meta-analysis of the existing literature, the study established the prominence and utilization of transformational leadership style in the school setting. Furthermore, the paper provides valuable insights and implications for future research in this field, opening up avenues for further exploration and investigation.