The Roles of Decision‐Makers in Family Language Policy Process: A Systematic Review of Research Since 2013

Focusing on the roles of family language policy (FLP) actors in family language decision‐making, we conducted a systematic review of research on family language policy published since 2013. A total of 65 empirical studies from international journals were identified and analyzed to examine the key decision‐makers in shaping FLP and how they navigate language policy decisions in response to macro‐level societal and governmental influences as well as micro‐level family dynamics. Findings indicate that FLP decision‐makers' either conform to the dominant language used in mainstream education and society or actively negotiate family language practices based on contextual factors. Contributing to the understanding of FLP decision‐maker's roles and language practices, this review underscores the necessity of macro‐level support from society and governments to facilitate the development and implementation of effective family language policies. Furthermore, the review highlights the need for further research on FLP, particularly through examining diverse family types, to enhance understanding of the dynamics between families and the broader social and national context.