Analysis of Low-Income Parent’s Attitudes towards Involvement in Education of their Children

Abstract

Present study intended to analyze low income parent’s attitude towards involvement in education of their children and to make comparison of involvement among low income, middle income and high income parents. This Study is descriptive in nature and survey of 300 parents was done. Population of study was Faisalabad division and N=300 is selected through convenient based sampling technique from different schools. Parent’s involvement questionnaire (PIQ) was used to collect the data. Residential area, yearly income, education and relationship with the child (mother, father) are asked before administration of questionnaire. Mixed method technique (both qualitative and quantitative) is used to make results. Statistical analysis clearly indicated that low income parents are highly interested in the education of their children. There is strong indication from this survey that low-income parents are highly concerned about their responsibilities in education of their children. Low-income parents want to be involved in a variety of school activities, and they want to take part actively in their children's education. Low income parents reported more need for training in how to make school decisions than higher-income parents did. The rankings of high-income, middle-income and low-income parents were similar for suggestions to improve parent involvement. There need to be support systems that not only allow low-income parents to meet with teachers and school officials but also provide low-income parents with the skills and the confidence to make a difference in their children's success at school.

Keywords: Low-Income, Parent’s Attitudes, Involvement, Education, Children