The impact of parental involvement on students' engagement in the learning process in Nigerian secondary schools.
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Education aims to cultivate positive behaviors, attitudes, and learning outcomes, with schools, teachers, and families each playing vital roles. Among these influences, parental involvement reflected through parents' interest in school activities and support for their child's academic growth remains one of the strongest predictors of student success. Although research highlights its importance for academic achievement and social development, limited studies, particularly in Nigeria, have examined how parental involvement shapes students' engagement in learning. This study addresses this gap by investigating the impact of parental involvement on students' affective, cognitive, and behavioral engagement across three major Nigerian cities: Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. These cities were selected for their political, economic, and sociocultural diversity, offering a balanced representation of the Nigerian context. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 225 public and private secondary school students and analyzed through multiple regression to assess the influence of home–school communication and home-based involvement on engagement. Findings reveal that consistent parental monitoring and effective communication with teachers significantly enhance students' motivation, attentiveness, and classroom participation. The study underscores that student engagement is a shared responsibility between schools and families and emphasizes the need to strengthen structured parent–school partnerships while addressing socioeconomic disparities. The results provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders seeking to improve student engagement and overall learning outcomes in Nigerian secondary education.
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