The Impact of Parental Care on the Academic Achievement of Islamic Education Among Secondary School Students in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

This study examines the impact of parental care on academic achievement in Islamic Education among 335 religious secondary school students in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. Utilizing a descriptive-analytical approach and a questionnaire-based methodology, the study found high levels of both parental care and academic performance. Results indicated a statistically significant positive correlation between parental involvement and student success. Regression analysis further identified parental care as a significant predictor of academic achievement. The study concludes that parental support is vital for educational progress and recommends strengthening family-school collaboration and enhancing parental monitoring of students' learning.

Parental Care, Academic Achievement, Islamic Education

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