Mothers, Islamic Values, and Child Behaviour Development: A Scoping Review of Educational and Psychological Perspectives
Keywords:
Islamic values, mothers, child behaviour development, Islamic parenting, Muslim familiesAbstract
The role of mothers in shaping children’s behavioural development has received considerable attention in educational, psychological, and sociocultural research. Within Muslim societies, mothers are often regarded as the primary agents responsible for transmitting Islamic values, moral principles, and social behaviours during early childhood development. Despite increasing scholarly interest in parenting and child psychology, limited review studies have comprehensively examined the intersection between maternal influence, Islamic values, and child behavioural outcomes from both educational and psychological perspectives. Therefore, this scoping review aims to explore and synthesize the existing literature concerning the role of mothers in promoting behavioural development through Islamic values and practices. The review adopts a scoping review methodology guided by the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Relevant studies were identified from major academic databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, and PubMed. The findings indicate that maternal application of Islamic teachings significantly contributes to children’s moral behaviour, emotional regulation, social interaction, discipline, empathy, and spiritual awareness. Furthermore, the review highlights that parenting practices grounded in Islamic ethics positively influence psychological well-being and behavioural adjustment among children. The study also identifies major research gaps related to cross-cultural investigations, longitudinal evidence, and contemporary parenting challenges in digital environments. This review contributes to the growing body of interdisciplinary literature by integrating educational and psychological perspectives on Islamic parenting and child development. The findings may support educators, researchers, policymakers, and Muslim families in developing value-based parenting strategies that foster positive child behaviour and holistic development.
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