Family functioning in secondary school students: A systematic literature review

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20449904

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functioning, family, adolescents, education

Abstract

This study aims to systematically analyze family functioning in secondary school students and its relationship with various factors that influence their educational development. The research was conducted using a systematic review approach, following the PRISMA guidelines. Information was gathered from scientific databases such as Scopus, Redalyc, and Web of Science. Initially, 1253 articles were identified, from which, after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 studies were selected for final analysis. The results show that family functioning is closely linked to the sociocultural context, communication, and family cohesion—factors that significantly influence the educational performance and development of adolescents. Furthermore, it was found that adequate family functioning fosters supportive environments that contribute to the students' holistic development. It is concluded that family functioning is a key element in the educational sphere, making it necessary to promote programs and strategies aimed at strengthening the family environment in order to improve the quality of education from home to school.

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Published

2026-05-29

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Communication of Science: Bibliometrics and systematic reviews.

How to Cite

Parian Sumari, J. A., Villegas Flores, B., & Reaño Robles, E. A. (2026). Family functioning in secondary school students: A systematic literature review. InveCom Journal, 6(4), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20449904