Parental Involvement 2022
Parental Involvement 2022
Chapter I
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………………………. 3
Theoretical Framework……………………………………………………………………… 4
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………………… 5
Definition of Terms……………………………………………………………………...…. . 6
Scope and Limitation of the Study……………………………………………………...… ... 7
Significance of the Study......................................................................................................... 7
Review of Related Literature……………………………………………………………… .. 8
Methodology
Research Design…………………………………………………………… ……... 13
Research Instrument……………………………………………………………....... 13
Respondents of the Study…………………………………………...…………..….. 13
Data Gathering Procedure………………………………………………………...... 14
Data Treatment……………………………………………………………...…….... 14
Chapter II
Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data…………………………………………. 16
Chapter III
Summary of Findings……………………………………………………………………..... 20
Conclusion………………………………………………………….…………………......... 23
Recommendations……………………………………...……………………………........... 25
References……………………………………………………………………………...….. 26
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
“The children are our future.” Nearly all of it is cliché, yet every child has the potential.
They are among the nation’s valuable assets. As they are perceived to be valuable, efforts to aid
them in their development and success shall be put forth. It is important to have adequate
parental influence in the lives of children as they develop through the elementary, middle and
high school years. This implies that the benefits of a successful home-school partnership are not
limited to children's early academic performance but extend long into their adult life.
Every student's early learning process begins in their household. Parents impart on their
children the fundamental knowledge, morals, and attitudes required for day-to-day living. As
soon as the child begins school, the parent's participation must continue to exist not only in their
homes. Students will undoubtedly face challenges as they continue in their academic pursuits
since they are aware that learning demands adversity. Their self-assurance, self-esteem, and will
to remain steadfast will be challenged, therefore, finding means for them to get affirmations,
What could be the outcome of the engagement? Researchers are interested in finding out
how parental participation affects student accomplishment. Accordingly, this study seeks to
advance the analysis and get further understanding whether parental involvement will benefit
SHS students’ academic affairs. Does the severity of it affect their academic performance? Or
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Statement of the Problem
Numerous researches have explored the relationship between parental participation and
student accomplishment; yet, other studies have found the opposite, suggesting that parental
involvement may potentially hinder students' growth and academic progress. Therefore, this
research study sought to determine and describe the impact of parental participation on senior
in terms of:
a. Motivation to study
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Theoretical Framework
According to this theory, the development of children is affected not only by factors within the
child but also by their family and surrounding world (Bronfenbrenner, 1979). Social, political,
biological, and economic conditions also affect the child (Bronfenbrenner, 1986). In his
masterpiece, The Ecology of Human Development (1979), he described ecology as the settings
and institutions that impact humans as they grow. This theoretical approach focuses on the
developing child and the child’s interactions with people, objects, and symbols in “proximal
processes” across multiple settings, contexts, and environments (Prior & Gerard, 2007). “A
developing person in a given setting with particular physical and material characteristics”
(Bronfenbrenner, 1979, p. 22). This is the layer that affects the child most closely (Gestwicki,
2007). Family, school, teachers, peers, child health services, and the neighborhood are some of
Based on Bronfenbrenner’s idea, one might easily contend that a child's school experience is
made up of more than only their contacts with the institution or their teachers. It incorporates a
bigger structure comprising the community, family, and parents. As a result, understanding the
influences of a child’s environment provides theoretical support for the idea of parent
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Conceptual Framework
The figure above presents that the independent variable (involvement of parents in their
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Definition of Terms
For the purpose of this study, relevant terms have been identified, defined, and clarified.
The key terms in this study are academic performance, parent, and parental involvement.
Academic Performance: Factors influencing academic performance include: the will to study,
excellent test scores, classroom confidence, and the capacity to do school work on time.
Parent: In the context of this study parent refers to anybody who contacts the school on behalf of
the kid, regardless of whether they are the child's biological parents or not.
activity in school as well as the home. These activities are not limited to merely the traditional
categories, such as attendance at school meetings, communication with teachers, asking and
incorporated into two categories: 1) Parental involvement in school activities, and 2) Parental
involvement at home.
The study focused on the impact of parental involvement on senior high students’ academic
performance. Only parents and senior high school students who were officially enrolled for the
academic year 2022-2023 were given the eligibility to complete the given survey questionnaires.
Only parents and students from Barangay Su-ay, Himamaylan City; Sindangan, Zamboanga del
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Norte; and Villarreal, Bayawan City were allowed to participate in the research. The focus of this
research, which was also provided in the questionnaire, was on the types of parental involvement
that students have encountered, the level of parental involvement, and the effects of that
The findings of this study would be highly significant for parents. According to the study's
theory, parents can influence their child's development and progress. The researchers hoped that
the findings would raise parents' awareness of the different types of parental involvement they
could engage in and the importance of doing so, as well as their own responsibility in their
children's education.
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
The following review of literature includes a brief history of parental involvement, case
studies on parental involvement and student achievement, and information on the types and
The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, U.S. Department of Education, indicates that
parents have a considerable role in promoting the academic achievement of their children.
Regardless of this legislation, schools should and are encouraged to strengthen their efforts in
developing innovative ways to involve parents in their children’s academic growth. Lai and
Vadeboncoeur (2012) noted the duty of a school to promote parental involvement has become a
passive act, rather than a genuine effort. In addition, parents are often scapegoats when trying to
find the blame to student achievement. For example, some educators blame parents for the
children’s academic failures (e.g., “If only the parents helped at home” or “Parents just don’t
care about school”). Despite these remarks, research continues to credit parental involvement as
a way to increase academic achievement effectively. Studies show that parents are, in fact, a
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monitoring student grades, imparting parental values, helping with homework, and providing
Several research studies have found that participation of parents in children education is
significantly and positively correlated with students' academic accomplishment (Olaniyi &
Mageshni 2008, Altschul, 2011). (Bouffard & Weiss [2008]). Parental involvement, from an
economist’s perspective, can be defined as direct effort, provided by the parent, in order to
education production function, and makes parental involvement one of its arguments. The broad
perspective adopted here mirrors the definition of family involvement by the Harvard Family
Research Project, one of the leading research groups into family involvement outside economics:
their definition includes all activities by parents that are intentionally “linked to learning”.
Gonzalez-DeHass et al. (2005) argued that when parents are involved in their children’s
competence, and understanding of a subject area, improves and promotes student achievement. A
study by Rosie Thornton (2015) concluded that students whose parents are intently involved in
their children’s academic activities have better academic results than parents who are not
dynamically involved in the academic activities of their children. Parents who are actively
involved their child’s education are more likely to encourage the child’s social, emotional, and
academic growth. Similarly, Barnard (2004) found that academic performance of students
profoundly depends upon the parental involvement in their academic activities to attain a higher
level of quality in academic success. Since parents are the first teachers of their children, they
need to take a leading role in their children’s education. Parent involvement in a child’s
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education is a key issue ensuring students’ success, growth and development in life. Students
will take education more seriously, do well academically, display better behaviour in school and
assume greater responsibility for his or her actions when they found their parents are actively
involvement in assignment can be a means to keep parents well-informed of the child’s strengths
and weaknesses in several subject areas, mainly reading. A study by Cai (2003) illustrated that
Math and also promoted positive behaviour and emotional development. Fiore (2001) remarked
that when parents are strongly linked with the school’s culture, when their involvement is
regular, ordinary, and expected one can also be assured that student achievement can be
positively affected. Domitrovich, and Welsh (2004) showed that parents’ involvement in their
children's reading activities at home had a significant influence, not only on their reading ability,
language comprehension and expressive language skills, but also on their interest in reading.
However, the above was refuted by certain research studies, which showed that parental
participation in a child's education might actually have a detrimental impact on the student's
progress and accomplishment. According to Shumow and Miller (2001), parental involvement
in homework and communication with the school has a negative impact on students’ academic
achievement by way of lower test scores. Additionally, Cooper et al. (2000) found that when
parents are directly involved in children education that will negatively affect their performance
academically.
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Epstein’s Six Types of Parental Involvement
Epstein et al.’s (2009) framework consists of six types of parental involvement. The basic
obligation of parents (Type 1) refers to a family’s responsibility of ensuring the child’s health
and safety (e.g., parenting, child rearing, continual supervision, discipline, and guidance at each
age level) and to providing positive home conditions that support learning and behavior. The
basic obligation of schools (Type 2) refers to communication with the school about academic
progress (e.g., memos, notices, report cards, conferences). The basic obligation of schools (Type
3) pertains to parental participation in the school setting (e.g., events, workshops, or programs
for their own educational growth). The basic obligation of schools (Type 4) applies to
communication with parents initiating, monitoring, and assisting in their children’s homework or
learning activities. The basic obligation of schools (Type 5) refers to parents accepting decision-
making roles in committees that monitor school improvement (e.g., Parent Teacher Association
[PTA], advisory councils, or other committees or groups at school). The basic obligation of
schools (Type 6) involves collaborating with the community, which pertains to integrating
various community agencies and resources that support school programs (e.g., Title 1, after-
school programs, parent institute committee) (Epstein, Coates, Salinas, Sanders, & Simon, 1997).
According to Harris and Goodall (2007), parental involvement can encompass a whole range of
activities with or within the school while parents view parental engagement as offering support
(Nihat Şad & Gürbüztürk, 2013), they added that success at school is guaranteed if school-
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has been reported to yield positive outcomes in many aspects including increased student
attendance to and satisfaction with school, better academic achievement, motivation, school
attachment, responsibility and confidence, better social adaptation and less discipline problems.
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CHAPTER III
Research Methodology
Research methodology presents the research design, the research instrument, the
respondents of the study, data treatment, and the data gathering procedure.
Research Design
This study used a descriptive quantitative method of research. Quantitative research is the
research using a descriptive design implying a survey method. This method will be used to
Research Instrument
questionnaires that respondents filled out themselves, without an interviewer, based on the
statement of the problem and its specific objectives. Each household was given two copies of the
questionnaire, one for the parent and one for the student.
The study was employed to the parents and senior high school students from Barangay Su-ay,
Himamaylan City; Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte; and Villarreal, Bayawan City. In each site,
the researchers surveyed a group of 15 parents and 15 students for this study. Convenience or
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Accident sampling method will be employed in the study. It means that the respondents will be
The data gathering was conducted by the researchers at their own sites. The researchers
identified the students they will use as respondents, messaged them online via the Facebook
Messenger application, and asked them if they were willing, together with their parents, to
participate in the survey. Each researcher stated first what the survey was for and the instructions
on how to answer the questionnaire. Those students who have agreed were given the
questionnaires personally, and they were the ones who gave the questionnaires to their parents.
Thereafter, the students handed both the student and parent survey questionnaires back to the
researchers.
Data Treatment
The researchers used Descriptive Statistics which make use of charts, numbers, tables and graphs
in summarizing the data that will be gathered effectively and clearly for the benefit of the readers
of the study.
The formula used to answer problem statement number 1 is frequency and percentage to
For problem statement number 2, the researchers used mean to determine the extent of parental
involvement.
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For problem statement number 3, the formula used to answer the problem was mean to determine
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CHAPTER II
This chapter contains the presentation and analysis of data in illustrative tables to answer
the research question stated in the statement of the problem. The data and analysis are presented
Table 1.
Kinds of Parental Involvement
Parental Learners’ Perception Parents’ Perception Overall Perception
Involvement (n=45) (n = 45) (n = 90)
% Interpretation % Interpretation % Interpretation
Attending 73.33 More than half 75.56 Most of the 74.44 More than half
school but not most group but not most
meetings
Communicatin 66.67 More than half 73.33 More than half 70.00 More than half
g with teachers but not most but not most but not most
Asking about 80.00 Most of the 82.22 Most of the 81.11 Most of the
homework, group group group
examinations,
quizzes
Asking about 75.56 Most of the 73.33 More than half 74.44 More than half
lessons group but not most but not most
Encouraging 88.89 Most of the 93.33 Most of the 91.11 Most of the
students in group group group
academics
Note: <1%: Nothing; 1.00% - 39.00%: A small portion; 39.01%-49.99%: Less than half; 50-50.99%: Roughly half;
51%-75.00%: More than half but not most; 75.01-99.00%: Most of the group; 99.01-100.00%: Approximately all
Table 1 lists the various forms of parental involvement in which both students and
parents got involved. 33 (73.33%) of the 45 children' parents attend school meetings; in
assignments, tests, and quizzes. 34 (75.56%) of the 45 students have experienced being asked
concerning their lessons. 40 (88.89%) have received encouragements from their parents.
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According to the parents’ perception, 34 (75.56%) have participated in attending school
5, 82 (91.11%).
The findings revealed what type of involvement parents have been actively and inactively
questions about their homework, exams, and quizzes, followed by questions about lessons and
attendance at school meetings, and finally by communicating with teachers. This shows that
In addition, the findings revealed that the respondents used Epstein's typology: parenting,
where parents show support to their children; and communicating, where there is two-way
Table 2.
Extent of Parental Involvement as Perceived by Sample Groups
Sample Group n Mean SD Interpretation
Students 45 3.22 0.83 Moderate involvement
Parents 45 3.18 0.56 Moderate involvement
Overall 90 3.20 0.70 Moderate involvement
Note: 1.00-1.79: Little to no involvement; 1.80-2.59: Slight involvement; 2.60-3.39: Moderate involvement; 3.40-4.19:
High involvement; 4.20-5.00: Extreme involvement
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Table 2 presents the extent of parental involvement as perceived by sample groups. Based
on the results, students’ perception towards their parent’s involvement were rated as “moderate
involvement” with the mean of 3.22 and standard deviation of ±0.83. The extent of parental
involvement as perceived by parents were also rated as “moderate involvement” with the mean
of 3.18 and standard deviation of ±0.56. Generally, having the mean of 3.20 and standard
deviation of ±0.70 implies that the extent of parental involvement as perceived by sample groups
were moderate.
In the questionnaire, students were asked to rate how involved their parents were in terms
of attending school meetings, communicating with teachers, asking about their homework,
examinations, quizzes, and lessons, and encouraging them to do well in their academics. As the
results show, children perceived their parents to be only moderately involved in these types of
parental involvement.
Additionally, parents were also asked to rate their level of participation in the
aforementioned parental involvement in the survey form. The outcome demonstrates that
Table 3.
Extent of Students’ Perceived Impact of Parental Involvement on Academic Performance
Components n Mean SD Interpretation
Motivation to study 45 3.93 0.96 High impact
Acquiring high scores in homework, 45 3.69 0.85 High impact
examinations, and quizzes
Boosting self-esteem in class 45 3.80 0.87 High impact
Motivation to complete school tasks 45 3.62 0.89 High impact
Note: 1.00-1.79: Very low; 1.80-2.59: Low; 2.60-3.39: Moderate; 3.40-4.19: High; 4.20-5.00: Very high
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Table 3 shows the extent of students’ perceived impact of parental involvement on
academic performance. Based on the result, in terms of motivation to study, the mean is 3.93, the
standard deviation is ±0.96, and the interpretation is “high impact”. In acquiring higher scores in
homework, examinations and quizzes, the mean is 3.69, the standard deviation is ±0.85, and the
interpretation is “high impact”. In boosting children’s self-esteem in class, the mean is 3.80, the
standard deviation is ±0.87, and the interpretation is “high impact”. In motivation to complete
school tasks, the mean is 3.62, the standard deviation is 0.89, and the interpretation is “high
impact”.
There was a significant impact on all the provided components. However, results show
that there is much more of an impact with regards to their motivation to study.
Barnard (2004) found that academic performance of students depends upon the parental
involvement in their academic activities to attain a higher level of quality in academic success.
Students will take education more seriously, do well academically, display better behavior in
school and assume greater responsibility for his or her actions when they found their parents are
actively involved.
Thus, with the data presented, it has been proven that parental involvement will lead them
to be motivated to study their lessons, which will lead them to acquire high scores in homework,
exams, and quizzes. Furthermore, when they feel their parent’s participation, they will have the
drive to finish and comply with all the assigned school tasks.
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CHAPTER III
Summary of Findings
The study was conducted to determine the impact of parental participation on senior high school
Based on the analysis, 33 (73.33%), more than half but not most of the 45 students, have
experienced the first kind of parental involvement provided which is attending in school
meetings. The result shows that more than 30 (66.67%), more than half but not most, have
encountered their parents communicating with their teachers. 36 (80.00%), most of the group, in
asking regarding their homework, examinations, quizzes. 34 (75.56%), most of the group, have
experienced being asked about lessons. 40 (88.89%), most of the group, have received
In the perception of parents, 34 (75.56%), most of the group, engages in attending school
meetings. 33 (73.33%), more than half but not most of the 45 parents, communicate with
teachers, 37 (82.22%), most of the group, asks about homework, examinations, quizzes. 33
(73.33%), more than half but not most, asks about lessons, and 42 (93.33%), most of the group,
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Overall perception showed that 67 (74.44%) in statement 1. 63 (70.00%) in statement 2.
(91.11%).
Based on the result, students’ perception towards their parent’s involvement were rated as
“moderate involvement” with the mean of 3.22 and standard deviation of ±0.83. The extent of
parental involvement as perceived by parents were also rated as “moderate involvement” with
the mean of 3.18 and standard deviation of ±0.56. Generally, having the mean of 3.20 and
standard deviation of ±0.70 implies that the extent of parental involvement as perceived by
academic performance in terms of: motivation to study, acquiring higher scores in homework,
school tasks.
In the making of the questionnaire, only the students were targeted to answer this
problem statement. Based on the result, in terms of motivation to study, the mean is 3.93, the
standard deviation is ±0.96, and the interpretation is “high impact”. In acquiring higher scores in
homework, examinations and quizzes, the mean is 3.69, the standard deviation is ±0.85, and the
interpretation is “high impact”. In boosting children’s self-esteem in class, the mean is 3.80, the
standard deviation is ±0.87, and the interpretation is “high impact”. In motivation to complete
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school tasks, the mean is 3.62, the standard deviation is ±0.89, and the interpretation is “high
impact”.
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CONCLUSION
1. It appears that academic involvement of parents is still visible. According to the students’
survey results, more than half, but not most, of the students had experienced their parents
participating in school meetings and communicating with their teachers. The parental
involvement that most of the students have encountered was asked regarding their
homework, examinations, and quizzes. Also, the majority of them were encouraged in
2. The results of the parents’ survey indicated that most of them perceived that they had
been actively involved in attending school meetings, enquiring about homework, tests,
and quizzes, and encouraging their children in matters pertaining to their academic
affairs. More than half, but not most, of the group have engaged in communicating with
teachers and asking about the lessons. This will have a significant impact on parents'
willingness to be more interactive with their children's teachers, as well as to ask their
children about their lesson, whether they fully comprehended it, and help if necessary.
extent. The outcome for the parents revealed that they have moderately participated in
their children's academic affairs as well. Both sample groups integrated appeared to have
4. The results showed that parental involvement has a significant impact on students'
motivation to study, ability to achieve high marks on homework, exams, and quizzes,
increased self-esteem in the classroom, and motivation to complete schoolwork. Also, the
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data presented indicates that students perceive parental involvement as having a
5. (Nihat Şad & Gürbüztürk, 2013) stated that success at school is guaranteed if school-
education has been reported to yield positive outcomes in many aspects including
Considering all that, the outcome of this current research study made it abundantly
evident that it still had a favorable effect on students' academic performance even with
moderate involvement. This shows that children take their parents' engagement in their
education very seriously, which makes them more dedicated to their studies.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Students. This will give students an opportunity to be understood and to voice out their needs
2. Parents. This will provide awareness to the parents that their involvement has an impact on
their children’s performance in school, and will keep parents regularly informed about student
progress, school requirements, and school events. Also, for them to attend to the needs of their
3. Teachers. This will give teachers knowledge of the importance of parental involvement. With
that, they could encourage the parents to involve themselves more in their children’s academic
affairs and for teachers to be responsive whenever parents have concerns and queries regarding
4. Future Researchers. For future researchers to look at improvements or setbacks in the impact
of parental involvement on academic achievement among senior high school students to carry
out more in-depth research regarding the impact of parental involvement on students.
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