The Role of Parental Involvement,Including Parenting Beliefs and Styles,in the Academic Success of American Indian Students

Abstract

We collected data on parental involvement from 101 American Indian parents in the Southeastern United States with children enrolled in kindergarten–12th grade. We analyzed the data using Pearson product–moment correlation coefficients and multiple regression modeling. Findings suggested that parental involvement is related to student achievement. Rational beliefs accounted for a significant amount of variance explained in authoritative parenting. School counselors familiar with the impact of parenting on student achievement are best positioned to support the success of American Indian students.

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American Indian authoritative parenting rational beliefs school counseling student achievement

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