Influence of the Family on the Pupils' Reading Performance

This study aimed to determine the
contribution of the parents’ assistance on the reading abilities of
the pupils. Specifically, it aimed to describe the socio –
demographic profile of the parents of pupils in Pagalungan
District, determine the level of parents’ assistance in reading,
reading abilities of the pupils, and influence of parents’ profiles
and assistance on the pupils’ reading abilities. There were 254
parents and 291 pupils considered to be the subject of the study.
Percentage and frequency were used to describe the socio –
demographic profile of the parents. Mean was used to determine
the level of parents’ assistance and the level of pupils’ reading
ability. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the
hypotheses of the study.
Result revealed that parents were moderately aware of their role
in providing the need of their pupils in school; regulated to assist
their children in home; and motivated in making productivity and
quality time assisting the reading of the pupils. It is also found out
that parents’ socio – demographic profiles significantly influence
the oral and silent reading ability of the pupils. In this, age and
educational attainment were considered great predictors of
pupils’ reading abilities. Result further revealed that parents’
assistance in reading significantly influence the oral and silent
reading abilities of their children. Parents’ self – motivation and
empathy found to be the best predictors of pupils’ reading
abilities. Thus, it is recommended that parents should enhance
and strengthen their role as parents to the education of their
children.