Examining the Likelihood of Parents’ Homework Involvement With Elementary-Age Students With Individualized Education Programs

Abstract

Elementary-aged students with individualized education programs (IEPs) tend to experience more challenges and demonstrate lower homework completion as compared with peers without IEPs. Parent involvement in homework can significantly improve a child’s homework achievement, but little research has examined the factors associated with higher levels of homework involvement for parents of children with IEPs. Using the 2016 Parent and Family Involvement survey, weighted hierarchical ordinal logistic regression analysis was implemented to determine how a child’s IEP status, parents’ demographic characteristics, school-level variables, and parents’ expectations predicted parents’ odds of helping their child with homework. Results indicated parents’ race and income, along with school communication, parent satisfaction, and the interaction between a child’s IEP status with parents’ expectations predicted parents’ likelihood of involvement in their child’s homework. The implications of these findings and future directions are discussed.

The Emotional Impact of Family Involvement during Homework in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review

“…Another influential characteristic is contextual since it is related to family involvement in homework. This involvement is what causes students to complete their homework and also significantly improves their performance because it encourages better study habits, generates positive feelings towards academic tasks, improves their emotional development, and supports their self-esteem [ 31 , 32 , 56 , 76 ]…”

“…Another influential characteristic is contextual since it is related to family involvement in homework. This involvement is what causes students to complete their homework and also significantly improves their performance because it encourages better study habits, generates positive feelings towards academic tasks, improves their emotional development, and supports their self-esteem [31,32,56,76] In some studies [54,74], ordinal logistic regression indicated that certain individual and contextual variables influenced the quality and type of involvement. One of these individual variables was the POC or "parents of color" variable.…”

Parental Involvement and Student Achievement: A Meta-analysis of Publications in the Scopus Database

“…Students who get good help and attention from their parents have been shown to get higher achievements (Alreshidi et al, 2021). Parental involvement is one of the external motivational factors that can promote student academic achievement (Womack & Johnson, 2021).…”

Parental Involvement Laws in Child Education: A Usa and African Review

“…Parental involvement in child education is influenced by cultural norms, socioeconomic disparities, and region-specific nuances. Cultural norms and expectations significantly impact parental involvement (Womack & Johnson, 2021). For instance, in some cultures, parental involvement in homework is highly valued, while in others, it may not be as emphasized.…”

“…Identifying universal challenges and region-specific nuances is essential for understanding the diverse factors that shape parental involvement. For instance, the likelihood of parents' homework involvement may vary based on cultural norms and socioeconomic factors, highlighting the need to consider region-specific nuances in promoting parental engagement (Womack & Johnson, 2021). In conclusion, cultural and socioeconomic factors significantly influence parental involvement in child education.…”