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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

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Mokhtar, Khairunnisa, Zaharudin, Rozniza, Amir, Suzzanna, Mokhtar, Nurul Faizzah·2023·International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling
DOI 10.35631/ijepc.852020
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Family involvement is an essential element in the education concerning special needs students, and this systematic literature review is focused on investigating its significance and impact. It investigates the factors and elements that influence family involvement, its impact on student outcomes, and strategies for bolstering collaboration between families and educational institutions. While the importance of family involvement is widely recognized, challenges and knowledge gaps remain regarding its best practices and effects. The study utilized the PRISMA approach, conducting a systematic review by scouring academic databases and journals for pertinent articles published within the last five years. The systematic search employed academic databases like Scopus and Web Of Science. After rigorous searching, the final dataset comprised (n=24) studies. Three core themes emerged from this approach: Teacher-Parent Collaboration, Barriers and Challenges, and Effects on the Achievement of Students. The review underscores essential components of family involvement, including communication, collaboration, shared decision-making, and parent-teacher partnerships. It provides an in-depth exploration of how family engagement positively affects students' academic and socio-emotional development while also shedding light on the obstacles and hindrances that can disrupt productive family-school collaborations. In conclusion, family involvement plays a pivotal role in the education of special needs students, significantly contributing to their holistic development. This review offers valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and researchers to further fortify family involvement in special education.

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Authors
Mokhtar, K., Zaharudin, R., Amir, S., & Mokhtar, N. F.
Affiliations
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
  • University of Technology Malaysia (MY)
  • National University of Malaysia (MY)
ORCID
Zaharudin, Rozniza
Venue
International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling
Publisher
Global Academic Excellence (M) Sdn Bhd
Published
2023-12-13
Volume
8
Issue
52
Pages
244-257
ISSN
0128-164X (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.35631/ijepc.852020
OpenAlex
W4390656334
Cited by
8
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Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2
FWCI
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journal article
Language
en
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  • International Journal of Education Psychology and Counseling (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • International Journal of Education Psychology and Counseling (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Parental Involvement in Education
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
  • Social Sciences › Education › Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
Keywords
family involvement, special needs students, special education, parent-teacher collaboration, school-family partnership, academic performance, social-emotional development, shared decision-making, family communication

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Mokhtar, K., Zaharudin, R., Amir, S., & Mokhtar, N. F. (2023). FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling. https://doi.org/10.35631/ijepc.852020