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Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools

by Olivia Anderson 1,*
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JOPEM  2022 4(2):31; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jopem.20220812
Received: 15 June 2022 / Accepted: 21 July 2022 / Published Online: 12 August 2022
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The present study aims to explore the psychological factors that influence parental involvement in schools. Parental involvement plays a crucial role in a child's academic success and overall development. This research investigates the impact of various psychological variables on the level of parental engagement observed in school settings. Factors such as parental self-efficacy, perception of school climate, and attachment to the child are considered in this context. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis, it was found that parents with higher self-efficacy and positive perceptions of school climate tend to be more involved in their children's education. Conversely, parents who have a fragile attachment with their child or negative perceptions of the school environment are less likely to engage actively in school activities. The findings suggest that enhancing parental self-efficacy and fostering a positive school climate can be effective strategies for promoting parental involvement. This study contributes to the understanding of the complex interplay between psychological factors and parental engagement, providing valuable insights for educators and policymakers.

Keywords: Parental Involvement; Psychological Factors; Self-Efficacy; School Climate; Attachment.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Anderson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Anderson, O. (2022). Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 4(2), 31. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220812
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Anderson, O. Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2022, 4, 31. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220812
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Anderson O. Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2022, 4(2):31. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220812
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Anderson, Olivia 2022. "Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 4, no.2:31. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220812

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Anderson, O. Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2022, 4, 31. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220812
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Anderson O. Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2022, 4(2):31. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220812
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Anderson, Olivia 2022. "Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 4, no.2:31. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220812
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Anderson, O. (2022). Psychological Factors Influencing Parental Involvement in Schools. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 4(2), 31. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20220812

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