THE EFFECTS OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENTS AT IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

Parental involvement refers to the active and continuous participation of parents or primary caregivers in a child's educational journey. It encompasses various forms of engagement, such as assisting with homework, attending school meetings, and fostering a supportive learning environment at home. Academic achievement, on the other hand, represents the progress students make in acquiring educational skills, materials, and knowledge across multiple disciplines. It specifically pertains to success within academic settings, as opposed to general knowledge acquisition in non-academic contexts. The study targeted Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students enrolled at Immaculada Concepcion College for the academic year 2023–2024, with a total population of 672 students across sections 1–16 (excluding section 11). The researchers selected HUMSS students as respondents, ensuring their suitability for the study.

To determine the appropriate sample size, Slovin’s formula was applied, resulting in a sample of 246 students. A simple random sampling technique was used, a probability sampling method that ensures each student had an equal chance of being selected. This approach allowed for unbiased data collection and improved the reliability of the findings. The method facilitated an efficient and effective data-gathering process, ensuring a representative sample for the study. Extent of Parental Involvement in Academic Performance

The overall mean score for parental involvement was 3.448, indicating that respondents generally agreed with the statements in the survey regarding parental engagement in their education.

General Weighted Average (GWA) of Students in the First Semester

The distribution of students' GWA was as follows:

95 – 99: 1.22%

90 – 94: 27.64%

85 – 89: 39.84%

80 – 84: 28.46%

75 – 79: 2.85%

These results highlight that most students achieved a GWA between 85 and 89, demonstrating strong academic performance.

Significant Relationship Between Parental Involvement and Academic Achievement

A statistical analysis revealed a p-value of 0.0001, which is significantly lower than the 0.05 threshold.

This result led to the rejection of the null hypothesis, confirming a significant relationship between parental involvement and academic performance.

The findings suggest that increased parental involvement positively influences students’ academic success. The study findings indicate that parental involvement significantly influences students' academic achievement, as shown by the p-value of 0.0001, which is below the 0.05 significance level.

The Pearson correlation coefficient analysis confirmed a significant relationship between parental involvement and academic performance, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. This implies that students with higher levels of parental involvement tend to perform better academically.

If the original statistical analysis indeed showed no significant relationship, please verify your p-value and conclusions to ensure consistency.