The Impact of Parental Support on Achievement Motivation

This study investigates the relationship between perceived parental support and achievement motivation among secondary school students. Parental support is defined as a multidimensional construct encompassing emotional, academic, and financial encouragement. Achievement motivation refers to the psychological drive that compels individuals to achieve specific goals. Drawing on empirical data, this paper explores how different dimensions of parental involvement—such as home-based support and school communication—serve as predictors of a student's academic drive. Results indicate a significant positive correlation between active parental engagement and higher levels of intrinsic motivation. The findings suggest that when parents provide a supportive home environment, students internalise educational values more effectively, leading to enhanced academic persistence