Parental Involvement, Decision Making and Academic Performance among Students

Abstract

The study investigated how parental involvement affected the academic performance and decision-making skills of the students. The study used a sample of 300 students to investigate the relationship between academic performance (CGPA) and decision-making and different aspects of parental involvement. Pearson correlation, regression analysis, and independent sample t-tests were used to analyze quantitative data. The results showed that there was a complicated link between the dependent variables and parental involvement. Academic achievement was negatively correlated with overall parental involvement, although it was a significant predictor of decision-making dimensions. While encouraging parental actions might help children make better decisions, over-involvement can have a detrimental impact on academic success and independence. These results highlight how crucial balanced parental involvement is for encouraging adolescents' independence and academic achievement.