Inclusive Postsecondary Education: A Scoping Review of the Research and Recommendations for the Future.

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Title: Inclusive Postsecondary Education: A Scoping Review of the Research and Recommendations for the Future.
Authors: Myers, Beth1 bemyers@syr.edu, Soldovieri, Sara Jo1,2 sjsoldov@syr.edu, Ducett, Katie3 katie.ducett@cortland.edu, Borowski, Nikkia1 ndborows@syr.edu, Martin, Teukie1 jmart111@syr.edu, Wallis, Rebekah1 rwallis@syr.edu, Jackson, Ethan W.1 ejacks25@syr.edu, Powell, Cam1 cpowel14@syr.edu, Valdez, Camille1 camillevaldez1005@gmail.com
Source: Journal of Postsecondary Education & Disability. Spring2026, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p73-96. 24p.
Subject Terms: *Inclusive education, *Counselors, *Education research, *Curriculum, *Research grants, Evidence gaps, University research, Thematic analysis
Abstract: The field of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) has grown significantly since its early inception, alongside a developing body of empirical and conceptual research. This scoping review was designed to catalog and analyze the entirety of peer-reviewed research in the field of inclusive postsecondary education available in English to explore themes, subtopics, methodologies, and trends over time. Guided by the PRISMA-ScR framework, we analyzed 498 peer-reviewed studies published between 1976 and 2024. A thematic review of the research was also conducted and is partially presented here. Overall findings indicate a substantial increase in IPSE research over time, as well as changes in focus from program development to more outcome- or support-focused research. Gaps in the research are identified, and recommendations for the field are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: The field of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) has grown significantly since its early inception, alongside a developing body of empirical and conceptual research. This scoping review was designed to catalog and analyze the entirety of peer-reviewed research in the field of inclusive postsecondary education available in English to explore themes, subtopics, methodologies, and trends over time. Guided by the PRISMA-ScR framework, we analyzed 498 peer-reviewed studies published between 1976 and 2024. A thematic review of the research was also conducted and is partially presented here. Overall findings indicate a substantial increase in IPSE research over time, as well as changes in focus from program development to more outcome- or support-focused research. Gaps in the research are identified, and recommendations for the field are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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