Altruism in Children with Special Needs: A Systematic Literature Review

This research conducts a systematic review of the development in the study of altruism in children with special needs over the past ten years. Altruism as an important aspect of social development has a significant impact on social integration and the well-being of children. This review evaluates the current literature, highlighting innovative methodologies, theories, and significant findings that can guide future practices and interventions. Through a comprehensive search in databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and PsycINFO, this review identifies a number of studies that introduce advanced technologies, such as eye tracking, as well as broader contextual approaches in studying altruism in children with various types of special needs. The results indicate that environmental factors and social support play a significant role in facilitating altruistic behavior in children with special needs.