Published In
Counseling Scholarship & Practice in Educational Communities
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Subjects
Cultural competence, Inclusive education, Counselor educators, Equity
Abstract
This content analysis examined 55 articles on school-family-community partnerships published in counseling journals between 2010 and 2024, identifying trends in publication type, methodology, and population focus. Most articles (54.54%) were conceptual, with Professional School Counseling leading in publication volume. Limited empirical research and a lack of focus on diverse populations were noted, with only 18.18% addressing racial minorities (primarily Latino and African American) and 5.45% focusing on rural communities. Four primary strategies for strengthening partnerships emerged: Inclusivity, Leadership and Empowerment, Equity-Focused, and Consistent Communication—each aligning with the school counselor’s roles in fostering collaborative, equitable partnerships. Recommendations emphasize a need for empirical validation of these strategies, especially for underrepresented populations, and training to enhance counselor self-efficacy and cultural competence. This study highlights opportunities to advance evidence- based practices in school-family partnerships within the counseling field.
Rights
This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. CC BY 4.0: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
DOI
10.7275/cspec.2255
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/43032
Citation Details
Su, Y.-W., & Li, D. (2025). A 14-Year Content Analysis of School-Family Partnership Publications in Counseling: Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions. Counseling Scholarship & Practice in Educational Communities, 1(1), 62-97. https://doi.org/10.7275/CSPEC.2255
