PARENTAL ENCOURAGEMENT IN RELATION TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS AMONG HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The present study aims to examine the relationship between parental encouragement and academic success among higher secondary school students. Parental encouragement plays a crucial role in shaping students' academic performance by fostering motivation, self-confidence, and goal-setting abilities. This study employs a simple random sampling technique to select various schools in the Cuddalore District, ensuring a representative sample. A total of 200 higher secondary school students were chosen to participate in the study. To assess parental encouragement, the Parental Encouragement Scale developed by Dr. Kusum Agarwal (1983) was used, while academic success was measured using the Academic Success Scale by Santhosh (2012). The findings indicate a positive and significant correlation between parental encouragement and academic success, suggesting that students who receive higher levels of parental support tend to perform better academically. The study underscores the importance of parental involvement in students' educational journeys and highlights the need for schools and policymakers to implement strategies that enhance parental engagement in academic activities.