A review of Factors Associated with Student’s Lateness Behavior and Dealing Strategies

Abstract

This study aimed to systematically review studies that investigate factors associated with students lateness behavior and dealing strategies. There were at least 24 papers and reports reviewed regarding lateness behavior. The related journal papers and reports on factor associated with students lateness behavior and dealing strategies were downloaded with cut off limit from 1991 to 2013. The papers and reports were then analyzed and organized according to the definitions of lateness and various factors associated with students lateness behavior and dealing strategies. However, the finding of this study indicate that there were conclusive evidence from the reviewed literature regarding students lateness behavior, yet the number of articles supporting it was small. Finally, conclusion of the study indicate tha  dealing with disruptive behavior in the classroom is one of the most challenging aspects of being a professor and the study recommended further investigations and analysis could be beneficial to obtain a complete vision of patterns of lateness behavior and coping strategies for the student.

Keywords: systematically review, lateness behavior, dealing strategies.