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Family Participation of Indigenous Mapuche Mothers in Rural School Education in Chile

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Title: Family Participation of Indigenous Mapuche Mothers in Rural School Education in Chile
Language: English
Authors: Katerin Arias Ortega (ORCID 0000-0001-8099-0670), Viviana Villarroel Cárdenas (ORCID 0000-0003-0408-8794)
Source: Policy Futures in Education. 2026 24(4):633-648.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Barriers, Indigenous Populations, Family School Relationship, Mothers, Rural Schools, Family Involvement, Parent Participation
Geographic Terms: Chile
DOI: 10.1177/14782103251412471
ISSN: 1478-2103
Abstract: The article presents research findings that explore the challenges faced by indigenous families in fostering bonding and participating in their children's education within rural multigrade schools in Mapuche communities in La Araucanía, Chile. The present study employs a descriptive qualitative methodology. The study involved thematic analysis to identify both explicit and latent themes regarding indigenous family participation in multigrade educational settings within a rural context. Results indicate that Mapuche parents experience low levels of involvement in their children's education, attributable to limitations at three levels: organizational, relational, and psychological. These factors significantly hinder family engagement in the educational process. The primary conclusions emphasize the urgent need to enhance communication, build trusting relationships, and provide tools and support for families. Such measures are essential for strengthening connections with teachers and ensuring the educational success of Mapuche children and youth in rural schools.
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  Data: The article presents research findings that explore the challenges faced by indigenous families in fostering bonding and participating in their children's education within rural multigrade schools in Mapuche communities in La Araucanía, Chile. The present study employs a descriptive qualitative methodology. The study involved thematic analysis to identify both explicit and latent themes regarding indigenous family participation in multigrade educational settings within a rural context. Results indicate that Mapuche parents experience low levels of involvement in their children's education, attributable to limitations at three levels: organizational, relational, and psychological. These factors significantly hinder family engagement in the educational process. The primary conclusions emphasize the urgent need to enhance communication, build trusting relationships, and provide tools and support for families. Such measures are essential for strengthening connections with teachers and ensuring the educational success of Mapuche children and youth in rural schools.
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