Students' self-esteem in an Asian educational system: The contribution of parental involvement and parental investment

Students' self-esteem in an Asian educational system: The contribution of parental involvement and parental investment

• Ho, Esther Sui Chu Dept. of Educational Administration and Policy, Chinese University of Hong Kong

School Community Journal, 13(1), 65-84, 2003

Academic Development Institute

2003

• A Human Growth & Development
  • AF Family & Development, Family Relationship, Reproduction & Child Rearing, Family Education, Parental Involvement
• A Human Growth & Development
  • AC Socialization, Self-concept, Self-esteem, Identity, Affective, Emotional, Psycho-social & Moral Development

Family Influence Investment Middle Schools Parent Participation Self Esteem Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Unknown or Unspecified

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The contribution of parental involvement and investment to children's education has been a major topic in current educational reform around the world. The purpose of this study is to identify the parental involvement and investment factors which make the greatest contribution to children's self-esteem in Hong Kong. Data for this study was obtained from questionnaires collected from a sample of about 2100 middle grade students (Grades 6-9) and their parents, as well as parents of first grade students, from 18 schools. The study employed factor analysis and Hierarchical Linear Modeling. First, the different dimensions of parental involvement and investment manifest in Hong Kong were clarified. Secondly, the association between parental involvement and investment and family socioeconomic status was estimated. Finally, whether student self-esteem is related to different types of investment and involvement after controlling the background factors was examined.
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2010-09-27