An Examination Regarding The Academic Performance Of University Students In Relation To Their Parents' Socioeconomic Status In China

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to look at how parents' socioeconomic status (SES) affects their children's success in higher education. Examining how factors including students' socioeconomic status, degree of education, work status, and family history relate to their academic success in college is the main goal of this study. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was gathered from a diverse group of parents and students from different institutions in China. Grade point averages were used to measure academic achievement, whereas factors including family income, parental education level, and employment type were utilised to indicate socioeconomic class. In order to have a better grasp of how students felt their parents' socioeconomic situation affected their academic performance, qualitative interviews were carried out with them. In general, pupils from more affluent backgrounds outperform their less well-off classmates, and the results show that parental education level and family income are strong predictors of student accomplishment. Financial and emotional support from parents have a significant impact on their children's academic success, according to the research. The findings demonstrate that factors other than financial position, such as innate drive and institutional support, have a significant role in determining academic achievement. The research sheds light on how one's family's financial situation affects their academic performance and provides suggestions for policies that might help lower educational disparity and provide assistance to students from low-income families in China's higher education system.