Literature Review: Social Stigma and Perceptions Toward Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Authors

  • Khalda Azizah Department of Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka Street, East Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
  • Anna Hamidah Zahra Department of Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka Street, East Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
  • Seva Yasmin Alifa Department of Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka Street, East Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
  • Kayla Ainurrohmah Department of Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka Street, East Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
  • Maria Kolenstika Sura Mangu Department of Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka Street, East Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
  • Citra Ashri Maulidina Department of Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka Street, East Jakarta 13220, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/JIV.2001.5

Keywords:

Intellectual Disabilities, Public Understanding, Social Stigma, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Children with intellectual disabilities often experience unfair treatment due to the social stigma imposed on them by society. Society often gives negative labels such as "stupid", "incapable", and "family curse". In this study, we summarize ten national and international journals to see how the stigma is formed, spreads, and affects the lives of children and their families. Through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, it was found that stigma often arises due to a lack of understanding and direct interaction between society and children with special needs. This writing is a form of reflection that every child has the right to a safe growing space, acceptance by their environment, and to be loved. It is hoped that this study can be a small step towards building a better understanding in society, so that children with intellectual disabilities can live without negative labels and stigmas and can develop according to their potential.

Author Biography

Citra Ashri Maulidina, Department of Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka Street, East Jakarta 13220, Indonesia

Special Education, Faculty of Education, Jakarta State University

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Published

2025-09-16

How to Cite

Azizah, K., Zahra, A. H., Alifa, S. Y., Ainurrohmah, K., Sura Mangu, M. K., & Maulidina, C. A. (2025). Literature Review: Social Stigma and Perceptions Toward Children with Intellectual Disabilities. JIV-Jurnal Ilmiah Visi, 20(1), 29–39. https://doi.org/10.21009/JIV.2001.5

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Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025): VISI : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan Pendidikan Non Formal (In Press)

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