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Structural equation modelling (SEM) is a universal statistical tool used in different disciplines to visualise and validate multiple correlations concurrently. However, the potential application of SEM in construction management studies is less defined within the existing literature. Hence, the present paper reviews and organise the scattered knowledge on SEM applications in the construction management research domain along with the gaps and emerging areas.

This study followed a step methodological approach including (1) journal selection, (2) relevant paper selection and (3) qualitative analysis to obtain a comprehensive overview of SEM applications in the construction management area. The present paper reviews the 262 SEM-based articles published in 17 selected peer-reviewed journals from 2014 to 2024, June.

Yearly publication trends have identified the steady growth of SEM-related publications over time, with notable publication growth observed starting in 2020. Safety management and green or sustainable construction are the most popular SEM applications in this field. The study findings further stated that CB-SEM via AMOS and PLS-SEM using Smart-PLS software were the widely applied tools in SEM applications. Furthermore, reviewed articles highlight certain discrepancies between the main SEM approaches in terms of research methods, model creation and assessment. The latter part of the study includes a detailed explanation of the common issues and recommendations for using SEM.

The study gives an insightful guidance framework for future researchers interested in SEM in construction management.

This study aims to examine whether corporate culture and stakeholder type influence the level of corporate social responsibility disclosure (CSRD) and, if so, the motivations behind this.

An experimental method was adopted in this study to achieve the research objectives by evaluating the perceptions and motivations for CSRD among 120 participants (financial managers and accountants) from 50 financial institutions listed on Boursa Kuwait.

Results indicate that perceptions of CSRD are strongly affected by stakeholder type but not corporate culture. When these two factors are considered jointly, they do not affect the level of CSRD. Regarding motivations, participants from Conventional Financial Institutions seek legitimacy by opting to provide higher levels of CSRD to both shareholders and the general public than those from Islamic Financial Institutions.

This study has implications for three groups: institutions, society and accountants. Each group plays a crucial role in how financial institutions practicing corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Few studies have compared CSR practices between these two types of institutions, with most being descriptive. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this study is the first to use an experimental approach, which controls for all potential factors determining CSRD.

This study aims to determine the effect of financial deepening on economic growth. It also investigates the role of the two political systems (i.e. democracy and monarchy) in supporting the effect between the two factors.

This paper adopts a dynamic panel regression model, i.e. generalized method of moments to answer the hypotheses. This paper uses data from 44 Islamic countries that are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the period from 2010 to 2019.

This paper finds that financial deepening has an inverted U-shaped effect on economic growth. This means that financial deepening will only be effective at a certain threshold, if exceeded, it weakens economic growth. This negative effect is due to several reasons, such as high inflation, money supply, unproductive credit allocation and government policies. Furthermore, the political system facilitates the effect of financial deepening on economic growth. This finding becomes more valid as it is free from the endogeneity effect using two-stage least square tests.

The proxies used for economic growth and financial deepening in Islamic countries require refinement to improve their relevance and applicability. Furthermore, due to the unavailability of an easily accessible political system index, this paper is forced to use dummy variables.

The primary outcome of this research is to advocate for the establishment of effective governance within each member country of the OIC countries.

This study addresses the need to understanding how the effectiveness of the political system enhances financial deepening, thereby fostering economic growth.