Parental Support, Socio-Emotional Learning, and Academic Performance of Filipino Major Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study explores the relationship between parental support, socio-emotional learning (SEL), and academic performance among Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Filipino majors at a community college in Misamis Oriental. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study aimed to determine the direct and indirect influences of parental support on academic outcomes, with a focus on the mediating role of SEL. Data were collected through a survey assessing the perceived level of parental support, socio-emotional competencies, and academic performance. Results indicated that students perceived both father’s and mother’s support as moderately high. The socio-emotional competencies, particularly in self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, were also rated as moderately high. Academic performance was found to be satisfactory. SEM analysis revealed a significant direct effect of parental support on both SEL (β = 0.947, p < .001) and academic performance (β = 0.435, p = .002). Furthermore, the study confirmed a partial mediating effect of SEL on the relationship between parental support and academic performance (R² increase from 0.896 to 0.969). These findings suggest that parental support not only influences academic achievement directly but also plays a crucial role in enhancing socio-emotional competencies, which, in turn, positively affect academic performance. This study underscores the importance of integrated support systems in fostering both cognitive and emotional development among students.
Institution: Tagoloan Community College
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7126469381