The Influence of Leadership Styles on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Tanzania: A Case of Primary School in Kilindi District.

Shandala, Rasul (2025) The Influence of Leadership Styles on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Tanzania: A Case of Primary School in Kilindi District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of leadership styles on pupils’ academic performance in primary schools in Kilindi District. The study specifically identified the type of leadership styles employed by the head teachers in selected Primary Schools in Kilindi District. The study then assessed teachers’ perceptions on the types of leadership styles applied in primary schools in Kilindi district. Moreover, the study examined the extent to which these leadership styles affect pupil’s performance in primary schools in Kilindi district. Then, adequate leadership style in achieving better school performance in primary school has been determined. This study employed a mixed methods approach and based on survey research design, data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentary reviews. The quantitative data collected were analyzed using a statistical package for social sciences software using descriptive analysis. While qualitative data from interviews and documentary reviews were analyzed through content analysis. The study confirmed that participatory leadership styles were used by school heads in Kilindi District schools. Democratic leadership style demonstrated to have a positive influence on academic performance of the pupils in Kilindi District. The study recommends the use of participatory leadership styles for academic sustainability. The study concluded that primary school performance requires school heads to adopt democratic leadership style. Keywords: Leadership Styles, Academic Performance, Primary Schools, Democratic, Tanzania.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 300 Social Sciences > 370 Education
Divisions: Faculty of Education > Department of Policy Planning and Administration
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 28 Jan 2026 16:41
Last Modified: 28 Jan 2026 16:41
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/4987

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