Impact of parental possessiveness on the academic achievement of school age students at Ajloun Governorate, Jordan

Abstract

Parents represent the main basis for shaping and forming the personalities of their children from a young age. Therefore, the method of upbringing affects them greatly, and for this reason there is a close connection between the personality of parents and the personalities and behaviors of children. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental possessiveness and academic achievement among stage students at Ajloun Governorate, Jordan. Method: The study utilized a questionnaire to collect data on parental possessiveness, academic achievement, and other factors influencing academic achievement. Results: This study found that daily involvement in academic activities has the most significant impact on academic outcomes, followed by communication with teachers, monitoring academic progress, and daily checking of schoolwork. Parental knowledge of their child's academic performance also had a significant impact on academic outcomes, with higher regression coefficients observed for Arabic, science, and social studies compared to math. Other factors influencing academic achievement, such as frequency of studying outside of school, participation in extracurricular activities, TV or electronic device usage during study time, motivation to learn, and stress or anxiety about schoolwork, also had an impact on academic achievement, with some behaviors being detrimental to academic performance. Conclusion: This study's findings highlight the importance of parental involvement, knowledge, and support in their child's academic success across different subjects.