KnE Social Sciences
ISSN: 2518-668X
The latest conference proceedings on humanities, arts and social sciences.
Systematic Review of Belief in a Just World and its Impact on Policies for Children With Special Needs
Published date: Mar 27 2025
Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences
Issue title: The 3rd International Conference of Applied Psychology on Humanity (ICAP-H)
Pages: 155 - 165
Authors:
Abstract:
Several countries have recently introduced more support for inclusive education with the belief that every child deserves an equitable education. However, policy implementation is often hampered by limited resources, exposing inequities that persist. Belief in a just world is the belief that the world is fair and people get what they deserve. This research explores how this belief influences the formation and implementation of policies relating to children with special needs, and the impact on their well-being and opportunities. This research method uses a literature review method with databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, ERIC, and Google Scholar. The criteria used are studies published in the last five years from 2020-2024. The 14 studies reviewed indicate that belief in a just world (BJW) can influence policy in a negative or positive way depending on how these beliefs are integrated into policy formulation for children with special needs.
Keywords: belief in a just world, children with special needs, policy impact, social equity
References:
[1] An Y, Lu A, Chen W, Xue S, Ke X, Li J, et al. Transcending Belief: Exploring the Impact of Belief in a Just World on Self-Regulated Learning in Chinese Adolescents Using Latent Transitions Analysis. Psychol Res Behav Manag. 2024 Oct;17:3691–708.
[2] Correia I, Salvado S, Alves HV. Belief in a Just World and Self-Efficacy to Promote Justice in the World Predict Helping Attitudes, but only among Volunteers. Span J Psychol. 2016 May;19:E28.
[3] Donat M, Dalbert C, Kamble SV. Adolescents’ cheating and delinquent behavior from a justice-psychological perspective: the role of teacher justice. Eur J Psychol Educ. 2014 Dec;29(4):635–51.
[4] Furnham A. Just world beliefs, personal success and beliefs in conspiracy theories. Curr Psychol. 2023;42(4):2636–42.
[5] Maolana I, Darmiyanti A, Abidin J. Strategi Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah Yang Efektif Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Guru Di Lembaga Pendidikan Islam. Innovative: journal Of. Soc Sci Res. 2023;3(4).
[6] Jiang H, Chen G, Wang T. Relationship between belief in a just world and Internet altruistic behavior in a sample of Chinese undergraduates: multiple mediating roles of gratitude and self-esteem. Pers Individ Dif. 2017 Jan;104:493–8.
[7] Münscher S, Donat M, Kiral Ucar G. Students’ Personal Belief in a Just World, Well- Being, and Academic Cheating: A Cross-National Study. Soc Justice Res. 2020 Dec;33(4):428–53.
[8] Fadda R, Parisi M, Ferretti L, Saba G, Foscoliano M, Salvago A, et al. Exploring the Role of Theory of Mind in Moral Judgment: The Case of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Front Psychol. 2016 Apr;7:523.
[9] Astanina NB. Belief in a Just World as a Correlate of Psychological Well-being. Klin Spets Psikhol. 2016;5(4):26–38.
[10] Putri OA, Gimin G, Supentri S. Pengaruh Kegiatan OSIS Terhadap Karakter Peduli Sosial Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 3 Dumai [ JPDK]. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Konseling. 2023;5(1):4241–50.
[11] Lin R, Chen Y, Shen Y, Xiong X, Lin N, Lian R. Dispositional Awe and Online Altruism: Testing a Moderated Mediating Model. Front Psychol. 2021 Aug;12:688591.
[12] Sun D, Lin Y, Liao C, Pan L. Online interpersonal trust and online altruistic behavior in college students: the chain mediating role of moral identity and online social support. Front Psychol. 2024 Sep;15:1452066.
[13] Zwicker JG, Suto M, Harris SR, Vlasakova N, Missiuna C. Developmental coordination disorder is more than a motor problem: children describe the impact of daily struggles on their quality of life. Br J Occup Ther. 2018 Feb;81(2):65–73.
