Title: PARENTAL SUPPORT, OCCUPATIONAL STATUS, AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: PREDICTORS OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Author:
Dr. Ram Bahadur Bhandari
Abstract:
Parental support, education, and occupation play a crucial role in shaping students’ academic achievement. The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of parental support, occupational status, and educational background on students’ overall achievement. The study employed a descriptive research design and included secondary-level students as the population. A stratified sampling design was applied, and data were collected from 397 students. The primary data were collected through a questionnaire survey. Secondary data were obtained from related books, journal articles, and previous studies. Primary data were collected in 2024. The fieldwork was conducted in 20 secondary schools of Makwanpur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and findings were interpreted in light of prior research. Statistical interpretation highlighted the influence of parents’ literacy levels and support on student outcomes. The results showed that most parents were engaged in agriculture and household work, and students of literate parents with basic education performed better than those of highly educated parents. Furthermore, students whose parents stayed at home and regularly supported their learning demonstrated improved academic achievement. This study is beneficial for educators, policymakers, and parents as it provides insights into how parental background and involvement contribute to student success.
Keywords: Parental support, educational background, occupational status, students’ achievement.
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