The Impact of Parental Involvement on Elementary Students' Academic Performance in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of parental engagement on kids' academic progress as well as to identify impediments to parents participating in their children's education. The study focuses on government schools in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with a sample size of 377 randomly chosen schools. Teachers and parents were asked to complete a 20-item questionnaire. The results showed that active parental participation improves kids' academic achievement. However, limitations such as a lack of time, school communication, knowledge of the need of parental involvement, and financial restraints prevent parents from participating. Policy considerations include boosting parental knowledge about the benefits of involvement and creating programs to encourage parental participation. Overall, kids with interested parents perform better academically, have more confidence in their abilities, and participate in extracurricular activities. Addressing impediments such as a lack of knowledge and low parental literacy can increase parental engagement in their children's education, resulting in an improved level of education, as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.