Author: Naveera Islam
Supervisor: Farah Malik, PhD
Degree: BS
Year: 2011-2015
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental involvement, learning autonomy and academic performance in college students. It was hypothesized that there would be a positive relationship between parental involvement, learning autonomy and academic performance in college students. It was also hypothesized that parental involvement and learning autonomy would be predicted the academic performance in college students. The sample comprised of college students (boys = 80 & girls = 80) with age range of 16-20 years drawn from LCWU, GCU Lahore and Punjab College Lahore. Urdu versions of Perception of Parents Scale (Robbins, 1994) and Learning Self- Regulation Questionnaire (Black & Deci, 2000) were used. Academic achievement was measured through the percentage of marks in the 10th grade (matriculation examination). Pearson product moment correlation showed non-significant relationship between learning autonomy and academic performance, significant relationship was found between aspects of parental involvement, mother autonomy support was correlated with academic performance. The results of hierarchical regression analysis showed that parental involvement was predictor of academic performance; however learning autonomy was not a predictor of academic performance. Significant differences were found in level of parental involvement and learning autonomy for pre-medical and pre- engineering students, however no differences were found in their academic performance. Significant gender differences were also found in the level of parental involvement and learning autonomy, however no differences were found in their academic performance. The results are discussed in Pakistani socio-cultural context and findings will help in enhancing awareness in parenting about their role in students’ learning.
Keywords: Parental Involvement, Learning Autonomy, Academic Performance.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
