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July 15, 2026Sexuality Research and Social PolicyOpen Access

Teachers’ Perspectives on the Implementation of Sexuality Education for Learners with Intellectual Disabilities: a Systematic Review

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HLHooi Lian LimYLYang LiuBJBinti Kadir Jamilah

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Systematic review reveals teachers' views on sexuality education for learners with intellectual disabilities, highlighting challenges and recommendations.

Key Points

  • This research aims to examine teachers’ perspectives on implementing sexuality education for learners with intellectual disabilities.
  • Systematic literature review of studies published from January 2014 to September 2025 across Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus.
  • Identification and analysis of 31 relevant studies focusing on teachers' beliefs, barriers, and curricula for sexuality education for learners with intellectual disabilities.
  • Teachers generally support sexuality education but struggle due to inadequate training and a lack of resources.
  • Identified barriers include cultural sensitivities and varying beliefs about sexuality education among teachers.
  • Recommendations emphasize the need for professional development and tailored curricula to better address the educational needs of learners with intellectual disabilities.

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Lim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5723c288b21df875480708https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-026-01390-x
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