Belonging-related theories are underutilized in educational practice, partly because translating theoretical concepts into implementable strategies is difficult¶
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q1 i? The disconnect between belonging theory and school practice stems partly from the complexity of translating theoretical concepts into concrete strategies and insufficient dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and educators. → Kelly-Ann Allen 2025
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Kelly-Ann Allen 2025¶
Kelly-Ann Allen. (2025). School Belonging: Evidence, Experts, and Everyday Gaps. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-025-10055-x
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The article's own analysis in the theory-practice gap section, illustrated with examples such as attachment theory and ecological systems theory being widely cited but rarely applied in day-to-day school practice. This is an interpretive claim, not a tested result.
"The underutilization of belonging-related theories in educational practice could be attributed, in part, to the complexity of translating theoretical concepts into concrete, implementable strategies."
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Belonging-related theories are underutilized in educational practice, partly because translating theoretical concepts into implementable strategies is difficult |
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Belonging-related theories are underutilized in educational practice, partly because translating theoretical concepts into implementable strategies is difficult |
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