نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشگاه علوم تحقیقات تهران
2 دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد کرمان
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
موضوعات
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Introduction and Purpose: Developing capable leaders within educational systems—particularly during adolescence, a critical period for cognitive, social, and emotional growth—holds significant importance. Leadership competencies not only support students’ individual success but also strengthen their capacity for collaboration, effective communication, and positive peer influence. Despite this importance, many current educational programs lack coherent frameworks for fostering such competencies in secondary school students. This study seeks to identify the essential competencies required for leadership development in this age group and to provide scholarly insights to inform the design of educational and training initiatives.
Method: This research adopted a qualitative design employing a meta-synthesis approach. The study corpus consisted of reputable national and international publications released between 2010 and 2025. Through systematic screening and the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 36 studies were selected and evaluated for quality using the CASP checklist. Data were analyzed in MAXQDA through three stages of open, axial, and selective coding, and the findings were refined and validated in collaboration with educational experts.
Findings: Leadership competencies emerged under two overarching themes: leadership character and aspiration for knowledge and skill development. Six core competencies were identified: values and ethics, personality traits, effective behavior, effective management, personal development, and acquisition of organizational skills. These competencies highlight the dynamic interaction between individual attributes, the school environment, and the broader community in shaping leadership development.
Discussion and Conclusion: Leadership development is a multidimensional, gradual, and context-sensitive process that requires integrated educational and pedagogical strategies. The findings emphasize the importance of designing structured educational frameworks, equipping teachers with the necessary expertise, and cultivating a supportive school culture. The results of this study offer a foundation for educational planning, teacher professional development
کلیدواژهها [English]
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