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Title: Student Leadership and Student Achievement: Evidence from PISA 2022
Language: English
Authors: Kivanç Bozkus
Source: International Journal of Educational Leadership and Management. 2026 14(1):46-60.
Availability: Hipatia Press. Claramunt, 4, Local 2 08030, Barcelona, Spain. Tel: +34-93-302-1226: e-mail: info@hipatiapress.com; Web site: https://hipatiapress.com/hpjournals/index.php/ijep/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Student Leadership, Academic Achievement, Evidence, International Assessment, Achievement Tests, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Standardized Tests, Factor Analysis, Test Validity, Effect Size, Structural Equation Models
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Program for International Student Assessment
ISSN: 2014-9018
Abstract: Despite the increasing emphasis on fostering student leadership skills within global educational systems, empirical evidence regarding the direct association between these competencies and standardized academic achievement remains limited. This study investigates the relationship between student leadership and student achievement using data from the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), encompassing 19,394 15-year-old students across diverse national contexts. A standardized student leadership scale was developed through exploratory factor analysis of student questionnaire data, and its validity was confirmed through structural equation modelling, demonstrating a strong fit between the proposed model and the data. Results revealed a significant positive association between student leadership and student performance ([beta] = 0.14, p < 0.001), although the effect size was modest. This suggests that while student leadership contributes to academic achievement, its impact is likely interwoven with other factors influencing student learning. These findings underscore the importance of considering leadership development as part of a holistic approach to improving educational outcomes, prompting further research into mediating and moderating factors, as well as the development of contextually appropriate interventions.
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