1 min readKnowledge Resource

Knowledge Resource

Contextual challenges facing school leaders in Bahrain: a systematic review

Author
Aziz Shuaib Ausi
Published
1 September 2026
Reading time
1 min
Publication type
Knowledge Resource
Availability
Open access
Checking access…

A systematic literature review focusing on studies published between 2017 and 2025 identified contextual challenges faced by school leaders in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Utilizing the PRISMA framework, five studies were analyzed, revealing a range of interconnected challenges that impact school leaders' ability to improve educational quality and effectiveness.

Why it matters

Understanding the contextual challenges facing school leaders is crucial for developing effective educational policies and support systems. Addressing these challenges can enhance school effectiveness and improve overall educational quality, which directly impacts national human capital development and societal progress.

Key insights

  • School leadership is critical for educational quality and school effectiveness.
  • School leaders operate within complex contexts that influence their leadership capacity.
  • A systematic review identified contextual challenges faced by school leaders in Bahrain.
  • The identified challenges are interconnected.

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1906874

Citation

Cite this publication (APA 7)

Aziz Shuaib Ausi (2026). Contextual challenges facing school leaders in Bahrain: a systematic review. Knowledge Resource. Aziz Shuaib Ausi. https://www.azizshuaib.com/verify/ASA-EXE-2026-00043

Verification

This is an authenticated institutional record.

Verification ID
ASA-EXE-2026-00043
Version
v1.0 · r0
Issued
1 September 2026
Publisher
Aziz Shuaib Ausi
Licence
All rights reserved. Reproduction requires written permission.

Verify this publication