
An Analysis of the Influence of Family Socioeconomic Status on Students' Academic Performance
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Abstract
Socioeconomic status (SES) is widely recognised as an important factor in children's academic performance within academia. Disparities rooted in SES have become more pronounced as social inequities have increased, and parental expectations for academic success have risen. This study aims to elucidate the intricate dynamics that affect student academic success. This study examines the critical role of family SES in contributing to student academic performance and identifies key factors that shape this relationship based on existing literature and research data. The study examines the direct impact of SES on academic performance and the mediating effect of parental educational contributions, demonstrating how parental participation might alleviate the challenges encountered by kids from lower SES families. To address this issue, the government and community can intervene to a certain extent. For educators and legislators to create successful interventions that assist underprivileged kids and advance educational equity, they must have a thorough understanding of these variables.
Keywords
Socio-economic Status, Developmental Psychology, Educational Expectations, Academic Performance, Human Capital
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Guo,Z. (2025).An Analysis of the Influence of Family Socioeconomic Status on Students' Academic Performance.Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,84,49-53.
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