COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OF STUDENTS FROM CREAM AND NON-CREAM SECTIONS TO STUDENTS' SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

Abstract

Parental involvement plays a vital role in a child’s overall well-being, encompassing activities such as academic support, volunteering, attending school events, and meeting with teachers. This study examines the impact of parental involvement on students’ scholastic engagement by comparing Cream and Non-Cream sections. Parental involvement contributes to emotional well-being, builds resilience, and fosters motivation and active participation in school activities. It also offers children a sense of security and emotional support, positively influencing their academic potential and success. The study aims to determine whether section placement affects the level of parental involvement and its subsequent impact on students’ scholastic performance. Researchers selected 80 students from Grades 7 to 10, representing both Cream and Non-Cream sections, using stratified sampling criteria. A Likert scale was employed to assess responses across the two groups. Data was collected through questionnaires administered via Microsoft Forms. The study maintained a focus on the research objectives and did not involve the collection or discussion of participants’ personal information. The research found that Cream students experience greater parental involvement in areas such as extracurricular activities, study routines, and guidance with performance tasks. They recorded more “often” responses compared to Non-Cream students, who more frequently selected “sometimes.” Additionally, the Cream section showed higher parental involvement during exam preparation, averaging five “sometimes” votes in this category. These results suggest that Cream students benefit from more consistent parental support. Overall, the findings provide compelling evidence that students in the Cream section have an advantage in terms of parental involvement compared to those in the Non-Cream section. Based on the researchers’ verbal interpretation using the Arbitrary Scale, the Cream section received a combination of “Sometimes” and “Often” responses across the fifteen survey questions, which covered three categories of parental involvement. These results indicate that students in the Cream section perceive a higher level of parental involvement in the specified areas. In contrast, the Non-Cream sections consistently averaged a “Sometimes” rating across all survey items. This study underscores the importance of parental involvement in a student’s academic journey, highlighting its enduring value and relevance in supporting student success.