How Parent Involvement in Homework Affects Chinese Students' Emotions
Author Information
Author(s): Li Jiayin, Liu Xiaomeng, Zhu Deqi, Jiang Haozhe
Primary Institution: Institute of Higher Education, East China Normal University
Hypothesis
Higher levels of parental involvement in homework are positively associated with higher negative emotions in students.
Conclusion
The study found that parental involvement in homework significantly affects students' negative emotions, with family responsibility mediating this relationship and parent-child communication moderating it.
Supporting Evidence
- Parental involvement in homework significantly affects students' negative emotions.
- Family responsibility partially mediates the relationship between parental involvement and students' negative emotions.
- Parent-child communication moderates the effects of parental involvement on students' negative emotions.
Takeaway
When parents help too much with homework, it can make kids feel anxious and sad. But if parents talk openly with their kids, it can help reduce those bad feelings.
Methodology
Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and SPSS Macro PROCESS, examining correlation coefficients, mediation effects, and moderated mediation.
Potential Biases
Self-report data may introduce social desirability bias.
Limitations
The sample is limited to the Chinese population, affecting generalizability, and reliance on self-report data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 43.2% female and 56.8% male students, with 67.8% from agricultural households.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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