Parental Engagement and Its Impact on Student Study Practices: A Study Focused on Karnataka State

Abstract

The present study was conducted in selected regions of Tumkur District, Karnataka, with the objective of examining the role of parents in enhancing the study habits of their children. Recognized as the primary and most influential agents in a child's learning journey, parents play a pivotal role in fostering consistent reading habits that contribute significantly to the development of learning abilities. The study primarily focused on parents of high school students enrolled in both government and private institutions within the district. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select a sample of 160 participants. The findings indicated a positive correlation between parental involvement in reading activities and the academic performance of students. Furthermore, the study highlighted that while both parents contribute to the behavioral and communicative development of children, mothers tend to be more actively involved in supporting their children’s intellectual growth compared to fathers, siblings, and other guardians.