Chapter 2 Research
Chapter 2 Research
INTRODUCTION
The research employs a quantitative method, leveraging the precision and objectivity
that quantitative analysis provides. Specifically, the convenience sampling technique
is used to select participants, allowing the researchers to gather data efficiently from a
readily accessible population of first-year BSED English students. This approach is
particularly useful in educational settings where time and resources may be limited,
yet there is a need to gather relevant data from a specific group.
The data collection method used in this study is a survey questionnaire. This tool is
designed to capture a wide range of information regarding parental expectations and
student academic performance. The survey includes questions that address various
dimensions of parental expectations, such as the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that
parents communicate about education. Additionally, it assesses students' academic
performance through self-reported grades, study habits, and other relevant indicators.
Parental Expectation
Feedback
Parental Reinforcement
The figure in the theoretical framework visually represents how parental expectations
influence the academic performance of first-year BSED English students through
various interconnected pathways. The diagram incorporates concepts from Social
Cognitive Theory, Ecological Systems Theory, and Expectancy-Value Theory to
illustrate these relationships.
Parental expectations are placed centrally in the figure because they drive multiple
pathways that influence academic outcomes. These expectations encompass the
beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that parents convey to their children about the
importance of education and their confidence in their child’s ability to succeed.
From the central node of parental expectations, an arrow points towards "Increased
Self-Efficacy," indicating that high parental expectations enhance the student's belief
in their capabilities. This increased self-efficacy, in turn, boosts "Enhanced Academic
Motivation," which is represented by another arrow. Motivated students are more
likely to engage actively in their learning, demonstrating increased effort and
persistence.
The enhanced academic motivation leads to "Positive Interactions Between Home and
School," shown by another arrow. These positive interactions occur as motivated
students are more likely to communicate with their parents about their academic
experiences, seek their guidance, and involve them in school-related activities.
Similarly, motivated students often have better relationships with their teachers and
peers, creating a supportive network that further reinforces their academic efforts.
Positive interactions between the home and school environments lead to "Reinforced
Academic Values and Effort," as indicated by the next arrow. When parents and
teachers share similar academic expectations and values, students receive consistent
messages about the importance of education. This consistency helps students
internalize these values, making them more likely to prioritize their studies and exert
the necessary effort to achieve academic success.
Summarize
This figure visually represents the integrated theoretical framework, illustrating the
direct and indirect pathways through which parental expectations impact the academic
performance of first-year BSED English students. By highlighting the roles of self-
efficacy, academic motivation, positive interactions between home and school, and
reinforced academic values, the figure demonstrates the complex and dynamic
processes that contribute to students' academic success.