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Parental influences on academic performance in African-American students

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We investigated the relationship between parental influences and academic outcomes for African-American students. Secondary data analysis was conducted on the National Survey of Family and Household data set. Multiple regression analysis showed that parenting style (nurture and control) and parental involvement significantly predicted academic outcomes. Research has traditionally focused on the reasons for the failure of African-American students to succeed in school. This study focused on factors that determine success. The problem of negative school outcomes may be alleviated by studying what works to promote school success rather than what does not work for African-American students.

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Taylor, L.C., Hinton, I.D. & Wilson, M.N. Parental influences on academic performance in African-American students. J Child Fam Stud 4, 293–302 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02233964

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