Exploring The Role Of Parental Expectations And Pressures On Students' Academic Performance And Mental Health

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the complex relationships that exist between parental influence, students' academic performance, and their psychological health. The study uses a qualitative research methodology and purposive sampling to collect data through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with students, parents, and educators. Thematic analysis reveals recurre[1]nt themes that include parental expectations that vary by culture, the importance of teacher-parent communication, and the pressures placed on pupils to perform well academically, as well as motivation and emotional health. The study highlights the widespread influence of parental expectations on the mental well-being and academic performance of adolescents, underscoring the necessity of adopting a well-rounded strategy that gives equal weight to mental health and intellectual development. In addition to lobbying for more research and policy creation, the recommendations include boosting parental education, improving communication between teachers and parents, putting supportive interventions into place, offering cultural sensitivity training, and supporting comprehensive education. Through the implementation of these principles, stakeholders can work together to establish supportive settings that encourage students' holistic development, ensuring that they flourish both intellectually and emotionally in spite of the demands placed on them by their parents.