Author : Althea C. Barnett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (451 download)
Book Synopsis The Relationship Between Parenting Behaviors and Children's Academic Self-efficacy in Low-income Families by : Althea C. Barnett
Download or read book The Relationship Between Parenting Behaviors and Children's Academic Self-efficacy in Low-income Families written by Althea C. Barnett and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the relationship between parenting behaviors and the effect of these behaviors on their children's academic self-efficacy. Six hypotheses were developed to test the relationship of six parenting variables to the child's self-efficacy. The sample included 58 low-income minority students and one parent figure for each child. Results determined that of the six hypotheses tested, two showed a marginally significant correlation. The two hypotheses that received modest support were: 1. Higher levels of parent's expectations about educational attainment are positively related to the child's self-efficacy and, 2. Affection is positively related to the child's self-efficacy. The six parenting variables were then compared to each other. Our results indicated that there were three variables that were significantly related. They are (a) the relationship between parent frequency of interaction with their child and the parent involvement with their child about school-related matters, (b) the relationship between the parent involvement with their child about school-related matters and the parent's direct involvement at their child's school, and (c) the relationship between the amount of affection the parent shows to the child and the parent's direct involvement with the school. The six parent variables were correlated with the eight subscales of academic self-efficacy. Three significant relationships were found between these variables. 1. The relationship between parent interaction with their child and their child's ability to enlist parental and social resources. 2. The relationship between parent's show of affection to their child and the child's self assertiveness. 3. The relationship between the parent's educational expectations for their child and the child's ability to meet other's expectations.