Parental Involvement In Children Research Articles

Study on Strategies for Improving Piano Education for Preschool Children with Parental Participation

This study focuses on exploring the key role of parental involvement in children's education, especially in the process of piano learning, in the field of music education, in order to provide corresponding improvement strategies. This study adopts a mixed method research design, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. First of all, the basic information of parents, their participation in children's piano learning and students' piano learning level were collected through a questionnaire survey. SPSS software was used for frequency analysis, descriptive statistical analysis and difference analysis to explore the relationship between parents' characteristics and participation level and the influence of participation level on students' piano learning level. Secondly, through in-depth interviews with school administrators, qualitative data on the challenges faced by parents involved in children's piano learning were obtained, and targeted solutions were proposed on this basis. The quantitative results show that parents' gender, age, education level and occupation are closely related to their participation in their children's piano learning, and parents' participation is significantly positively correlated with students' piano learning level. The qualitative analysis reveals the challenges encountered by parents in the process of participation, such as time and resource limitations, cognitive level and skills deficiencies, and puts forward some coping strategies, such as providing educational resources and strengthening communication and cooperation between family and school. Finally, this study emphasizes the positive role played by parents in children's piano learning, that is, by creating a good learning environment, emotional support and strengthening family ties, it effectively promotes the development of children's musical ability and the improvement of comprehensive quality. Therefore, it is suggested that school administrators actively advocate and promote parents to effectively participate in their children's piano learning, and form a good mechanism of home-school cooperation and co-education to help children develop comprehensively.

Early-life family and school impacts on adolescent conduct problems: A path analysis.

Limited research has been conducted to examine the factors during early childhood that may contribute to conduct problems in later stages of life. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between family and school environments during early childhood and conduct problems in adolescence. In Wave 1 (W1), the study recruited 502 participants, aged 5-6 years, from Hong Kong local kindergartens, with 51.4% boys. One of their parents provided information about family socioeconomic status (SES), parent-child recreational activities, and child screen time, whereas the class teacher rated their school readiness using the Chinese version of the Early Development Instrument. Data on the number of special facilities were obtained from the kindergartens. In Wave 2 (W2), the same parents of 395 participants were asked about their involvement in their children's education. Finally, in Wave 3 (W3), the parents of 206 participants completed the Conduct Problem scale of the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire to evaluate the level of conduct problems in the participants. The results of the path analysis revealed that higher W1 family SES was associated with fewer W3 conduct problems through an increase in W1 and W2 parental involvement in children's learning and play activities. Findings have implications for understanding the impact of early-life family and school environments on adolescent conduct problems. Early childhood interventions that promote family resources and positive parent-child interactions have the potential to reduce adolescent conduct problems.

Examining the Effect of Parental Support and Education Provided to Parents

The study aims to investigate parental involvement in children's mathematics education, with a particular focus on the subject of circles, in the absence of tailored support programs for parents in this area. In this study, the action research method was used. The study sample consisted of voluntary participants among the parents of 6th-grade students. The data collection tools of the study consisted of achievement tests administered to students and their parents, semi-structured interviews with students and parents after the program, and observations of the participants. We found that parents could learn the subjects depending on their level of education, they could be helpful to their children through their existing knowledge, they understood their children better and their beliefs that they could help their children increased. Likewise, children's belief that their parents could help them strengthened, and their academic success in the subject of circles also increased. Consequently, children experience greater happiness in student-centered lessons and display increased proficiency. Moreover, when faced with parts of the subject that they did not understand, they could quickly seek assistance from their parents. Furthermore, the children and parents expressed satisfaction with this study and a desire to continue training.

Evaluating the Long-Term Effects of Parental Involvement in Child’s Education

This study investigates the long-term effects of parental involvement in a child’s education, utilizing a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. The study employs co-relational analysis to explore the potential association between the degree of parental involvement throughout childhood and subsequent educational attainment, career choices, and self-reported life satisfaction in adulthood. The research utilizes a sample of 200 individuals aged 25-60, with varying levels of parental involvement reported through retrospective self-reports and parent-teacher communication records from their school files, obtained with informed consent.

Parental Educational Expectations and Academic Achievement of Left-Behind Children in China: The Mediating Role of Parental Involvement.

Migrant workers from rural China often leave their children at home to be raised by grandparents or other family members. This study explored the relationship between parents' educational expectations, parental involvement, and the academic performance of left-behind children in China. A total of 19,487 student samples were obtained from the China Education Panel Survey (CEPS), and 5078 of these met the criteria for being considered as 'left behind' children. Results indicated: (1) a significant positive correlation between parents' educational expectations and left-behind children's academic achievement; (2) parental education involvement plays a partial mediating role between parents' educational expectations and left-behind children's academic performance; (3) a significant negative correlation between parental intellectual involvement and educational expectations of left-behind children; (4) parental management involvement was not significantly correlated with parents' educational expectations and left-behind children's academic performance; and (5) a significant positive correlation between parental emotional involvement and educational expectations of left-behind children. The findings highlight the important role of parental educational expectations and have implications for the improvement of educational outcomes in China.

A Comparison of Parenting Strategies in a Digital Environment: A Systematic Literature Review

In the modern digital landscape, parental involvement in shaping children’s internet usage has gained unprecedented importance. This research delves into the evolving trends of parental mediation concerning children’s internet activities. As the digital realm increasingly influences young lives, the role of parents in guiding and safeguarding their children’s online experiences becomes crucial. The study addresses key research questions to explore the strategies parents adopt, the content they restrict, the rules they establish, the potential exposure to inappropriate content, and the impact of parents’ computer literacy on their children’s internet safety. Additionally, the research includes a thematic question that broadens the analysis by incorporating insights from studies not directly answering the primary questions but contributing valuable context and understanding to the digital parenting arena. Building on this, the findings from a systematic literature review, conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, highlight a shift towards more proactive parental involvement. Incorporating 49 studies from 11 databases, these findings reveal the current trends and methodologies in parental mediation. Active mediation strategies, which involve positive interactions and discussions about online content, are gaining recognition alongside the prevalent restrictive mediation approaches. Parents are proactively forbidding specific internet content, emphasizing safety and privacy concerns. Moreover, the emergence of parents’ computer literacy as a significant factor influencing their children’s online safety underlines the importance of digital proficiency. By shedding light on the contemporary landscape of parental mediation, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how parents navigate their children’s internet experiences and the challenges they face in ensuring responsible and secure online engagement. The implications of these findings offer valuable insights for both practitioners and researchers, emphasizing the need for active parental involvement and the importance of enhancing parents’ digital proficiency. Despite limitations due to the language and methodological heterogeneity among the included studies, this research paves the way for future investigations into digital parenting practices.

Parents’ Perceptions on Parental Involvement in Their Children’s Education in Giyani Municipality Rural-based Schools, Limpopo Province, South Africa

The importance of parental involvement in children’s education cannot be overemphasized. This study aimed to explore the role that parents play in the education of their children in the Giyani Municipality, Limpopo Province South Africa. The study followed Epstein's model of school-parent-community partnerships to understand the participation of parents in the education of their children. A qualitative approach was employed to guide the gathering and analysis of the data. Fifty-eight parents that were purposively selected from the four rural schools participated in the focus group discussions that were audio-recorded. Inductive qualitative thematic analysis was used, and the ethics were observed. The findings revealed the role of parental involvement in their children’s education as working with schools, home-schooling, modelling positive attitudes, emotional support, and career counselling. This study has implications for policy and practice in a parent-teacher relationship in rural schools by suggesting that parents should be involved in policy development such as when the curriculum changes.

Parental Involvement in Children’s Education in the United States: Evidence from Annual Survey of Refugees

This study examined sociodemographic factors that influence parental involvement in children’s education among recently resettled refugees in the U.S. Data came from the 2018 Annual Survey of Refugees (ASR). A sample of 1007 refugees aged 16 years or older was analyzed using chi-square tests to obtain the prevalence estimates and multiple logistic regression to predict an association between independent and dependent variables. The results indicate that females, married parents, those aged 25–29, and with good English proficiency were associated with higher odds of being involved in children’s education. However, unmarried refugees aged 55 or older were associated with lower odds of being involved in children’s education. Therefore, addressing existing gender disparities, language and cultural barriers, providing cultural orientation programs, encouraging parent-teacher communication, offering empowerment workshops, and increasing social support systems can help facilitate parental involvement in their children’s education. Further implications for practice and policy are discussed.

The impacts of South Asians’ parental involvement in bilingual children’s academic achievement in Southwest Florida

ABSTRACT South Asians, including Bangladeshi, Indian, and Pakistani Americans, are considered a model minority and is one of the fastest growing in the US, financially stable, and highly educated ethnic subgroups in the U.S. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of cultural background and household structure on parental involvement in their bilingual children’s academic achievement. The survey instrument was distributed via online and directly to first generation Bangladeshi, Indian, and Pakistani (FGBIP) parents of children studying K–12 in public schools throughout Southwest Florida. The correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis reflected that family’s cultural background and household structure had no statistically significant relationships with parental involvement activities and their bilingual children’s academic achievement. The results of this study have potential implications for policy makers, educational leaders, educators, and parents to explore various factors and develop policies for bilingual students to promote student academic achievement.

Keterlibatan Orang Tua Dalam Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Perspektif Orang Tua Dan Guru

process, both at school and at home. The contribution of parents can optimize children's learning abilities and have an impact on the next stage. This study aims to determine parents' involvement in early childhood education based on the results of a perception survey related to their level of involvement in parent involvement programs in PAUD units. In addition, to determine the level of resilience of each family of learners and to find out the form of parental involvement activities implemented in several PAUD units in Banten. The approaches used were quantitative and qualitative approaches. The population in this study were parents of learners and PAUD teachers. The research sample was taken using a non-probability sample with random sampling technique, so that 152 respondents were obtained. Data collection was obtained from the distribution of instruments on the perception of family resilience level and the level of involvement in parent involvement programs in PAUD and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with teachers in schools that were used as respondents. Descriptive statistics data processing was analyzed using Microsoft Exel and based on the results of the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Descriptive statistics measured include mean and standard deviation. The results of the data analysis were categorized and the percentage was sought. For the scale of parental involvement in PAUD and family resilience of learners in PAUD units, 5 categories were made, namely very low, low, medium, high, and very high. Meanwhile, the teacher's perspective on parental involvement in children's education is made into 3 categories, namely low, medium, and high. The results of data analysis based on the identification of the level of resilience of the families of learners in the 8 PAUD institutions and the level of parental involvement in parental involvement programs organized by the 8 PAUD institutions are on average in the medium to high category. This indicates that parents of learners perceive their families to have been able to work together as a team to deal with various life difficulties quite effectively and are able to maximize the utilization of their protective factors to help overcome difficult situations or risk factors. Parents have played an adequate role in supporting and facilitating their children's lives and development.

Sleep Health among Children Adopted from Foster Care: The Moderating Effect of Parent–Child Sleep Interactions

ABSTRACT Objectives Sleep disruption is prevalent among children placed in foster care, elevating risk for a range of deleterious outcomes. Theoretically, achieving permanency via adoption may have a positive influence on children’s sleep via the presence of various factors, but little is known about the sleep health of children adopted from foster care, including predictors and moderators of sleep health. Method The current study included 226 parents who adopted a child from foster care in the U.S. (aged 4–11 years) within the past two years and a propensity score matched sample of 379 caregivers of children currently in foster care. Both samples completed online questionnaires about their child’s sleep, physical, and mental health. Results Comparatively, children in foster care experienced more nightmares, night terrors, moving to someone else’s’ bed during the night, and worse overall sleep quality, whereas adopted children were reported to experience significantly more nighttime awakenings. In the adopted sample, a greater number of prior foster placements unexpectedly predicted lower total sleep disturbance scores, but this relationship was moderated by parent–child interactions around sleep. In general, greater parental involvement in children’s sleep was associated with lower levels of child sleep disturbance. Conclusions Findings suggest that while specific sleep problems might remit after children in foster care achieve permanence, nighttime sleep fragmentation often persists. Parent–child interactions surrounding sleep may be pivotal in improving sleep health in this population.

Parental Involvement and Children Acquisition of Literacy and Numeracy Skills in Uganda

The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between parental involvement and children’s acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills in Uganda. The objectives of the study were threefold; to examine the level of competence in children’s literacy and numeracy skills; to establish the relationship between parental involvement and children’s competences in literacy and numeracy skills as well as to predict parental factors in determining children’s competences in literacy and numeracy skills in Uganda. Secondary data from Uwezo 2021dataset were analysed using descriptive statistics, the correlational coefficient and logistic regression analysis was used to explore the levels of competence in literacy and numeracy skills among children, the association between competence levels in literacy and numeracy and parental involvement was analysed; as well as parental factors as predictors in children’s acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills were investigated. The study findings revealed that children in Uganda were at different competence levels in literacy and numeracy. Parental involvement in children’s education also significantly enhanced the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills. However, there was a low positive correlation between parents’ participation in reading with their children and acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills. Noteworthy, findings revealed that numeracy skills of 4-16-year-olds increased with TV and mobile telephone access in households. In conclusion, parental factors play a significant role in predicting the development of literacy and numeracy abilities among children in Uganda. The odds ratio for increased literacy skills was lower in male-headed households but higher in households with parents who completed Ordinary School Certificate, Advanced School Certificate, and tertiary diploma/degree. Thus, the Ministry of Education and Sports should provide free adult education to parents in order to encourage them to be involved in their children’s education. The findings of this study inform education policy review to enhance children’s acquisition of basic skills in literacy and numeracy.

Parents’ involvement in their children’s education: narratives from rural Pakistan

ABSTRACT Background Parents’ roles in their children’s education are significant in terms of outcomes for the child. As research on parental involvement in children’s education has often been conducted in high-income countries, there is a deep need for more research on parental involvement in contexts of disadvantage. Purpose Set in the context of socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in rural Pakistan, this study sought to explore parents’ lived experiences of their involvement in their children’s education and gain insight into the barriers they encountered in assisting their children’s learning. Methods A qualitative research design was employed. In total, 12 parents (6 mothers and 6 fathers) of school-age children in rural Pakistan were interviewed about their views on involvement with their children’s education. Data were analysed thematically, using a narrative inquiry approach. Findings Through in-depth analysis of the data, two distinct narratives of parental involvement were identified: (1) a narrative of hope and trust-building, indicating parents’ confidence in state schools and their striving for a better future for their children, and (2) a narrative of dissatisfaction and inequality, reflecting frustration arising from factors including parents’ socioeconomic situations, concerns about schools and the influence of local societal norms. It was evident that, despite hardship, the parents wanted their children to be educated and regarded education as a path to improving prospects. Conclusions The findings broaden understanding of parents’ involvement in their children’s education within socioeconomically disadvantaged rural communities by revealing and highlighting the diverse, often context-related barriers the parents encountered.

Parental involvement in children's education: Concept and models

Parental involvement in children's education: Concept and models

Contexts of Extraordinary Parental Involvement in Children’s Education During the First Wave of COVID-19: A Case Study of a Public Elementary School in Poland

Objectives of the research: The purpose of the study was to learn about parents’ experiences of participating in their children’s remote education during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The question posed in this article is about the circumstances under which parents took over tasks previously perceived as a teacher’s job.
 Research methods: The participatory, qualitative case study utilized data from the open-ended questions of an electronic survey to which 104 parents (from a public elementary school in a metropolitan area) responded, as well as data from the school’s electronic register. The qualitative analysis employed strategies of constructivist grounded theory.
 Brief description of the context of the problem: While national and international studies have shown that parents played a critical role in the challenging and stressful home-based education of their children during the COVID-19 pandemic, no research has explained how parents became this vital link of education. The aim of this article is to fill this gap.
 Research findings: The study revealed two interrelated contextual factors that led to parents’ activation in their children’s “schooling from home”: 1) technical/administrative, related to having inadequate tools for distance education and 2) pedagogical/didactic, related to the prevailing concepts of teaching and learning being anchored in the behavioral-transmission paradigm.
 Conclusions and/or recommendations: The results apply primarily to the school under study and represent an intrinsic case study. However, it is reasonable to assume that the events, phenomena, and processes identified in the study may serve to explain phenomena in other schools that have organized distance education similarly. The cautious recommendation, aiming to safeguard family resources (thereby protecting equal opportunities for all children to learn) in times of crisis, is to transform the pedagogical underpinnings that shape today’s educational practices from behaviorist to constructivist. However, this requires further research.

Parental homework support and technostress in the family context

Participation of parents in their elementary school children's homework is essential for several reasons: it fosters a positive attitude towards learning, helps to establish routines of study and responsibility, allows to know the progress and difficulties of children and also strengthens the relationship between parents and children. The objective of this research was to describe the participation of parents in their children's homework, as well as their level of technostress, through a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive study with 107 fathers and mothers from the administrative area of a Mexican public higher education institution. As results, a mean of 3.51 points (always) was obtained in the variable support for their children's autonomy; 2.54 points (almost always) in cognitive stimulation; and 2.72 points in technostress. In conclusion, parental involvement in the studies of elementary school children is crucial for their academic success and integral development; the level of stress related to the use of educational technology in homework may vary according to the individual and the circumstances.

Parental Assistance with Assignments – Types of Parental Involvement in Homework

The present study analyses – using qualitative methods – parental involvement in children’s homework, the forms of parental involvement and the types of parents in the studied area, emphasizing the decisive role of parents in the educational life of their children, using the sample of several rural settlements in Szeklerland. By focusing on the rural context, this research contributes to the existing literature by offering a more nuanced understanding of parental involvement, potentially uncovering challenges and strategies that are unique to rural communities. The literature lacks a parent typology based on qualitative research. The most common types of parents are: “aversive”, “ ambitious “, “partner”, “accountable”, “networking”. The benefits of parental support for children’s learning at home have been widely emphasized by experts in recent research. Active parental involvement has a positive impact on student achievement and learning. It also gives parents a better insight into school life and enables them to develop a partnership with the teachers.

Impacts of South Asian's culture, income, education and expectations on parental involvement in children's academic achievement

Purpose The purpose of this quantitative study was to fill the knowledge gap and to investigate relationships between cultural background and various demographic factors influencing parental involvement behaviors that prompt them to engage in their children's academic activities.Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research method was used to collect data to answer research questions and explore relationships between variables (Fraenkel et al., 2015). The researchers created the survey on Qualtrics and conducted a pilot study to improve the survey based on the recommendations of the pilot study's participants. Some items were reworded suggested by an expert committee to finalize the instrument. This survey mainly consisted of two sections to collect data on participants' demographics and cultural background. The participants used multiple-choice options to answer items pertaining to family demographics. They were asked to use a 5-point Likert scale: very often = 5, often = 4, sometimes = 3, rarely = 2 and never = 1 to respond to survey items regarding cultural background and parental involvement behaviors.Findings The correlation coefficient showed a statistically significant relationship between parents' expectations, educational level and their involvement behaviors in children's academic achievement. However, parents' income and cultural background had no statistically significant relationships with parental involvement in their children's academic achievement.Research limitations/implications The results of this study have potentially broad implications for educational leaders, policymakers, educators and parents to develop policies for diverse students to enhance their educational achievements.Originality/value The researchers reviewed extensive literature and found the gap in regional studies particularly related to one of the fastest-growing, financially stable and highly educated ethnic groups in the country. The researchers developed a brand new instrument on Qualtrics and distributed a survey via online and direct administration to collect primary data from 200 participants.

Parental Involvement and Academic Achievement: Keys to Translating No Poverty and Quality Education SDGs in Philippine Peripheral Communities

Abstract The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program to alleviate socio-economic conditions in the Philippines, addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 (No Poverty) and 4 (Quality Education). It attempts to address poverty, which is a risk factor to education among Filipinos. However, the program impact on education and economy remains understudied. This paper investigated the recipients of the CCT and analyzed parental involvement and its influence on students’ academic achievement. In this study, parental involvement refers to parenting, learning at home, volunteering, school decision-making, collaborating, and communicating, while academic achievement pertains to the students’ academic performance in the core learning areas: Science, Mathematics, English, and Filipino. Using a descriptive-correlation method, the respondents were randomly selected comprising 306 parents and 306 students in Tarragona District, Davao Oriental, Philippines. The data were analyzed using Spearman Rho Correlation and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The results showed there was no statistical correlation between parental involvement and student’s academic achievement. Parents had low involvement in learning at home, volunteering, and school decision-making. On the other hand, the students demonstrated high academic achievement in the core learning areas. The significant step of the Philippine government for education through the CCT is an effective approach to keeping children in school. Emphasis must be placed on strengthening parental involvement in children’s education to ensure academic success.

From Risk Perception to the Use of Technical Restrictions of SVoD Services in Mexico, the Mediating Role of Parent Involvement and Knowledge

ABSTRACT Using parental mediation and protection motivation theory, a serial moderated mediation model was developed to study what drives parents to employ technical restriction tools offered by Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) services. Based on a survey of 1,022 parents of elementary school children (generally between the ages of 5–12) in Mexico, it was found that for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, the use of technical restrictions appears to be triggered by parents’ perception of risk and that parental involvement in children’s media use and perceived knowledge of the available technical restrictions mediates the usage of the parental control tools.