Student Engagement in Adolescence: A Scoping Review of Longitudinal Studies 2010–2020. (15th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salmela‐Aro, Katariina; Tang, Xin; Symonds, Jennifer; Upadyaya, Katja
• Is Part Of: Journal of research on adolescence. Volume 31:Number 2(2021)
• Page Start: 256
• Page End: 272
• Publication Date: 2021-05-15
• Subjects: adolescents -- longitudinal studies -- scoping review -- student engagement; Adolescence -- Periodicals; 155.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jora.12619
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1050-8392

Abstract

Abstract : We systematically mapped and analyzed the longitudinal research on adolescent student engagement published during 2010–2020. A total of 104 studies of 104, 304 adolescents met inclusion criteria. Studies were mainly conducted in North America (43%) or Europe (34%). Over half studied engagement across one or more years. Most studies (93%) focused on antecedents of engagement rather than outcomes of engagement (38%). Data were commonly collected using self‐report questionnaires (87%) and analyzed using path, growth, and cross‐lagged models. Studies mainly examined engagement in classroom activities, school, or schoolwork; and focused on behavioral engagement (70%), followed by emotional (61%), then cognitive engagement (35%). No studies used a specific theory of engagement development, but instead referred to self‐determination, ecological systems, and stage‐environment fit theories.