Evaluation of Studies Examining the Problems of Novice School Administrators: A Meta Synthesis Study

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the studies examining the problems of novice school administrators in Türkiye by using a meta-synthesis method. Design/Methodology/Approach: The population of the current study, which was conducted using semantic content analysis (semantic analysis), consists of studies on the problems of novice school principals indexed in YÖKTEZ (Council of Higher Education, National Thesis Centre), Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM Social and Human Sciences Database and DergiPark databases. The data sources or materials of the research consist of 9 studies (4 theses and 5 articles) determined by using the criterion sampling method, one of the purposeful sampling methods. Findings: Five themes were obtained as a result of the research, which are listed as administrative problems, problems related to internal stakeholders of the school, problems related to external stakeholders of the school, problems related to school business and management, situational factors. Highlights: The results of the research reflect that novice school administrators face various problems not only in terms of administration but also with the internal and external stakeholders of the school. Therefore, reducing the problems faced by novice school administrators requires an initial addressing of the necessary arrangements for school administration to be a career profession based on competence and merit with a holistic perspective in the selection, placement, appointment and assignment of educational administrators.