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Parent-child connectedness for schooling and students’ performance and aspirations: An exploratory investigation
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posted on 2023-05-18, 17:56 authored by Ian HayIan Hay, Wright, S, Jane WatsonJane Watson, J Allen, Kim Beswick, Cranston, NStudent-school connectedness and parent–child connectedness have been identified as important factors in predicting students’ level of educational progress, aspirations and psychosocial wellbeing, but much of this research has been conducted from the students’ perspective and not their parents’ perspective. A 50 item schooling survey was designed for parents, with parent–child connectedness measured using the frequency of conversations between the parent and the child about education. Based on a sample of 53 parents across 25 schools, significant differences were identified by level of parent–child connectedness about schooling across the three factors of students’ general educational experience; students’ school ability/performance; and students’ educational goals/aspirations. Low parent–child connectedness about schooling was also linked with expectations of students’ early school leaving. Parent–child connectedness about schooling was found to be a stronger differential factor than Socio Economic Status in the parents’ responses. This study supports the notion that parent–child relationships directly and indirectly influence students’ school progress. Implications for educational practice are discussed in the paper.
Funding
Australian Research Council
Department of Education Tasmania, con
History
Publication title
International Journal of Educational ResearchVolume
77Pagination
50-61ISSN
0883-0355Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
ElsevierPlace of publication
The NetherlandsRights statement
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