BIO

I am Aashir Kamal, a second-year pre-medical student majoring in Biology at FSU in Jacksonville, Florida. My ambition is to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician, aiming to contribute meaningfully to the field of healthcare.

Promoting Belongingness: An Inclusive Approach for Students with Disabilities

Abstract

The sense of belonging is crucial to individuals as it creates emotional support, security and validation. For students with disabilities, a lack of sense of belongingness can make students feel isolated or excluded. This study investigates the factors which affect the sense of belongingness which affect students with disabilities. ​

In order to identify these gaps, students first compiled a conceptual list of factors that could affect sense of belongingness among students with disabilities.​

Next, Studies related to the sense of belongingness among this population are identified and analyzed. After the completion of this process, existing research is comparted to the conceptual list of factors​

By identifying the certain factors which are considered to affect belongingness, further research questions will be formulated as a means to study this topic more.

Keywords: Disability, Belongingness, Students