BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: HOW PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT SHAPES STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOLS

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of parental involvement in high school students’ engagement. A total of 260 students participated in this study and were selected using quota sampling. The Parental Involvement Scale was used to measure parental involvement, while student engagement was assessed using the School Engagement Scale. The collected data were analyzed using simple linear regression with SPSS. Statistical analysis revealed that parental involvement accounted for 26.3% of the variance in student engagement. The findings indicate a significant positive effect of parental involvement on student engagement. The study suggests that schools may facilitate psychoeducational programs targeted at parents. The purpose of such programs is to educate parents about the importance of parental involvement in enhancing students’ level of engagement