Recent research indicated that academic advisors across the nation are encountering parents accompanying their students to college academic advising meetings with greater frequency than in years past; which, as a consequence, has led to frustration and confusion among academic advisors, and advising directors as to what the proper role of parents…

The researcher used qualitative phenomenology to study the perception of first-generation college students who have successfully persisted at an HBCU. The researcher sought to determine whether first-generation students who persist in college perceive parental involvement to be a contributing factor. Today, over 37% of students enrolled in…

This paper is about the importance of understanding immigrant Latino parental involvement in the United States' educational system. Misconceptions regarding Latino parental involvement will be presented as a way to help pre-service teachers and educators to understand factors that determine Latino parental involvement. This information can be used…

The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenology was to describe the experiences of college students who encounter negative parental academic involvement. The central question was, what are first- and second-year college students' experiences with negative parental academic involvement? The theory guiding this study was the Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler…

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions and beliefs of selected faculty members about parental involvement during students' academic experiences at a private, baccalaureate college. The study asked a single research question, "How do faculty members experience and understand parental involvement in their students' academic…

In this study, we examine the features of school choice by comparing parental involvement between denominational and public schools. In Hungary, denominational schools reemerged after the fall of communism in 1989, and their share increased further after 2010. The survey data, we employ, refer to primary school children's parents and were focused…

The primary purpose of this study is to explore how parents involve themselves in their children's music practice. It is based on the retrospective views of Chinese collegiate students majoring in music. A total of 14 Chinese students participated in individual semi-structured interviews. The qualitative analysis in this study centred on the type…

The present study aimed to examine the inter-relationships among perceived parental involvement, autonomy support, academic motivation, and academic achievement of first-generation university students. Gender, family structure, and socioeconomic differences were also examined. Data were collected from 427 first-generation university students and a…

In light of the lower rates of postsecondary education enrollment by students with learning disabilities (LD), researchers have sought to identify predictors of enrollment so that improvement efforts can target specific predictors. Taking advantage of the rich data provided in the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2, we conducted a secondary…

Despite the well-documented evidence on the importance of parent engagement for academic achievement, emotional well-being, and social inclusion, as well as interest among policymakers to tap into the benefits of parent engagement at the system level, there is still a widespread lack of support for teachers to be able to engage effectively with…

This study examines the extent to which parental involvement factors predict the likelihood of Hispanic non-native English speakers' (NNESs) postsecondary education (PES) enrollment after controlling for socioeconomic status and linguistic factors. A nationally representative Education Longitudinal Study dataset and a binary multilevel logistic…

Parental involvement in a child's education is one of the central mechanisms that prepares the child for postsecondary education. Since parental involvement demands considerable resources and experience, it remains unclear whether parents who have some college experience but no postsecondary degree are effective in supporting their child's college…

Throughout the history of higher education in the United States, parents and family members of college students have often found themselves as obsolete to the postsecondary experience. Minimal research has been dedicated to understanding the experience of parents and family members of college students until the millennial generation began their…

Background: School-family engagement significantly influences educational outcomes, yet South African teachers notice limited involvement from parents, particularly in impoverished communities. Teacher education can play a significant role in preparing teachers to work with parents and communities. Aim: This article promotes Community Cultural…

Psychoeducation, where clinicians teach problem-solving skills in a supportive environment, can help address families' social vulnerabilities and promote well-being. Group well-child care (GWCC) may provide unique opportunities for pediatric residents to improve their skills in psychoeducation. Our aim was to characterize pediatric residents'…