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Parental behaviours and academic achievement
Author
Ding, Grace
Supervisor
Ong, Ai Choo
Abstract
This study explored the perceived parental behaviours of parents of Primary Five pupils, in Singapore, and their relationship to the academic achievement of their child.
The results showed that there were differences in perceived parental behaviours between fathers and mothers. In general, mothers were perceived to be more nurturant than fathers, and more aware about their child's daily activities and their daily needs. They were also more communicative with their child compared with the fathers. Results further showed that fathers who have tertiary education tend to have more warmth toward their child, regardless of the child's gender. They have a high family income and their child tends to be in EM1 or EM2. Fathers who have low educational level were also warm but the results do not have any significant bearing on the child's academic achievement. The results showed that fathers with lower educational level and lower family income tend to have a child in EM3. Mothers with lower educational qualifications also tend to have a child in EM3 and have less control over them.
The results of the study provide useful insights into how school counselors can help underachievers like EM3 pupils in their academic performance. The results are also useful for family counselors in their work with the lower income families.
The results showed that there were differences in perceived parental behaviours between fathers and mothers. In general, mothers were perceived to be more nurturant than fathers, and more aware about their child's daily activities and their daily needs. They were also more communicative with their child compared with the fathers. Results further showed that fathers who have tertiary education tend to have more warmth toward their child, regardless of the child's gender. They have a high family income and their child tends to be in EM1 or EM2. Fathers who have low educational level were also warm but the results do not have any significant bearing on the child's academic achievement. The results showed that fathers with lower educational level and lower family income tend to have a child in EM3. Mothers with lower educational qualifications also tend to have a child in EM3 and have less control over them.
The results of the study provide useful insights into how school counselors can help underachievers like EM3 pupils in their academic performance. The results are also useful for family counselors in their work with the lower income families.
Date Issued
2002
Call Number
LB1062.6 Din
Date Submitted
2002