Impact Of Parental Expectations On Students’ Academic Performance With Reference To The Mediating Role Of School Environment And Teacher Support
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The present research paper has tested how parental expectations influence the performance of students in education and how the school environment and support of the teachers mediate the effect of parental expectations. Different family and institutional influences affect academic success, including parental expectations, which are among the key factors in defining motivation and engagement in students and their learning achievements. The research was carried out on a sample of 100 students in secondary schools and assumed a descriptive and analytical approach of revealing the interrelationships of the main variables. The results indicated that parental expectations were strongly determinant in the academic performance with moderate and balanced expectations producing superior results as compared to low and unrealistically high expectations. Also, it was found that positive parental expectations have a positive impact that is enhanced by a positive school climate and teacher support, which promoted academic motivation, confidence, and interest. The research highlighted that the academic success of students can be attained in an integrated approach that incorporates the parents, teachers, and schools. The results are useful to the educators, parents and policymakers in formulating strategies that will be used to enhance academic performance in addition to the wellbeing of the students.
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