Parenting style on academic performance among secondary students at Kota Belud, Sabah

Naldo Janius *, Siti Khatijah Binti Jemat and Mohammad Aniq Bin Amdan

UNITAR International University, lot129, Alam Mesra, Plaza Utama (phase 3), Sulaman, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 12(02), 907–929.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.2.1294
Publication history: 
Received on 05 June 2024; revised on 17 July 2024; accepted on 19 July 2024
 
Abstract: 
This qualitative study explores how different parenting styles influence the academic performance of secondary school students in Kota Belud, Sabah Malaysia. Through in-depth interviews with teachers, this research investigates the nuances of authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and neglectful parenting styles. Thematic analysis revealed that an authoritative parenting style, which balances responsiveness and demandingness, promotes better academic outcomes by increasing motivation and self-discipline. In contrast, an authoritarian and neglectful parenting style often results in lower academic achievement due to increased stress and lack of support. This study underscores the important role of positive and supportive parenting in enhancing students' educational experiences and success.
 
Keywords: 
Parenting Style; Academic Performance; Secondary Student; Teachers; Support
 
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