Curran, Bonnie C

Dawson, Sarah

Ijaz, Sharea

Mamluk, Loubaba

Nobles, James

Pryor, Rachael

Redwood, Sabi M

Savović, Jelena

BackgroundDisciplinary behaviour management strategies are implemented in schools to help manage pupil behaviour. There is limited evidence of their intended impact on behaviour and academic outcomes for pupils but a growing concern for the potential negative impact that punitive approaches may have on pupil wellbeing.MethodsWe carried out a systematic review of the impact of disciplinary behaviour management strategies in schools on pupil psychosocial outcomes. We searched multiple electronic databases, and other sources. Primary outcomes were mental health and wellbeing, and secondary outcomes were social behaviours and academic attainment. Double screening of all titles, abstracts and full texts was undertaken, and data extraction was led by one reviewer with second reviewer checking all. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) group’s criteria for nonrandomised studies. Results were narratively synthesised.ResultsWe included 14 studies from 5375 citations, assessing three types of strategies: temporary suspension (n = 10), verbal reprimand (n = 2), and mixed strategies (suspension along with other disciplinary intervention; n = 2), reporting on 18 primary and secondary outcomes. Depression was the most frequently reported outcome (n = 7), followed by academic grade scores (n = 4) and poor social behaviour in class (n = 4). Studies were mostly surveys, and all except one were at high risk of bias. We found a recurring pattern in the evidence of disciplinary strategies associated with poor mental health and social behaviour in pupils. The effect on academic attainment was unclear.ConclusionsDisciplinary strategies aimed at improving behaviour at school may have negative effects on the pupil mental wellbeing as well as class behaviour. These are important consequences and should be assessed in better designed studies before these strategies are implemented

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Disciplinary behaviour management strategies in schools and their impact on student psychosocial outcomes:A systematic review

Disciplinary behaviour management strategies in schools and their impact on student psychosocial outcomes: A systematic review

Disciplinary behaviour management strategies in schools and their impact on student psychosocial outcomes: A systematic review

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