Parental Influence and Academic Achievement among Middle School Students: Parent Perspective |
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Authors: | Brian Trung Lam Elena Ducreux |
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Institution: | School of Social Work, California State University Long Beach , Long Beach , California , USA |
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Abstract: | This study examined the effects of parental influence on middle school students' academic achievement. The sample included 32 parents of middle school students. The questionnaire measured: parental pressure and support; parental help, monitoring, and press for literacy; and communication. There was a relationship that approached significance between communication and academic achievement: as communication increased, academic achievement increased. There was also a relationship that approached significance between parental help, monitoring, and press for literacy and parents' highest level of education: the higher the level of education of parents, the more involved parents were. The implication for school social workers is discussed. |
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Keywords: | Parental involvement middle school academic achievement |
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