A Meta-Analysis of Typically Developing Students'Attitudes towards Inclusive Education of Students with Disabilities
The attitudes of typically developing students towards inclusive education for students with disabilities play a crucial role in the personal development of students with disabilities and even the quality of inclusive education.In this study,a meta-analysis approach was employed to systematically analyze 72 empirical studies conducted both domestically and internationally on the attitudes of typically developing students towards inclusive education for students with disabilities over the last two decades,aiming to investigate these attitudes and explore the moderating effects of related factors.The results revealed that on average,typically developing students exhibited a low level of positive attitude towards inclusive education for students with disabilities(d=0.35).However,they held a significantly higher level of negative attitude in implicit attitude tests(d=-1.506).Furthermore,the results also showed that the mode of attitude assessment,the educational level of students,and the type of disabilities among students with disabilities significantly moderated the attitudes of typically developing students towards inclusive education.Finally,based on the findings,recommendations are proposed to enhance research and practices aimed at improving the attitudes of typically developing students towards inclusive education for students with disabilities.
inclusive educationstudents with disabilitiesattitudeimplicit attitudemeta-analysis