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

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between parents' socioeconomic status (SES) and their children's college achievement. The primary purpose of this research is to analyse the relationship between college students' academic performance and their socioeconomic situation, level of education, employment, and family history. Data was collected from a cross-section of parents and students at various Chinese colleges using a mixed-methods methodology. While variables such as household income, parental education level, and job type were used as markers of socioeconomic status, grade point averages were used to quantify academic success. Qualitative interviews were conducted with students to get a deeper understanding of their perceptions on the impact of their parents' socioeconomic status on their academic success. The findings demonstrate that parental education level and family income are significant determinants of student achievement, with students from wealthier homes generally outperforming their peers. The study also highlights the significance of parental support, both monetary and emotional, influencing academic achievement. In addition to socioeconomic status, these results show that other characteristics, such intrinsic motivation and institutional support, are important in deciding academic success. The study contributes to researchers understanding of the relationship between one's family's socioeconomic status and their academic achievement, and it offers policy recommendations for reducing educational inequality and supporting students from low-income backgrounds in China's higher education system.