A scoping review of barriers to education faced by migrant minors in Türkiye

SELÇUK O., GÜZEL B.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WELFARE, cilt.34, sa.2, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/ijsw.70010
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Political Science Complete, Public Affairs Index
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The educational integration of migrant minors in T & uuml;rkiye has presented significant challenges, influenced by various socio-cultural, economic, and infrastructural factors. This scoping review aims to systematically explore the barriers to education faced by migrant minors in T & uuml;rkiye. It evaluates the extent of research undertaken, the representation of diverse migrant populations and geographic areas, the methodologies employed, and the effectiveness of current educational strategies and policies. Utilizing the PRISMA-ScR framework, 35 studies were analyzed, identifying key themes such as educational challenges, socio-cultural integration, and support systems. Results show major barriers including linguistic hurdles, cultural integration difficulties, psychological support deficiencies, economic constraints, and infrastructural shortcomings. Despite extensive research, there is a lack of holistic educational approaches, highlighting a need for policies that address both immediate educational needs and broader socio-cultural integration with adequate resources. Future studies should explore diversified methodologies and focus on the longitudinal impacts of educational barriers.