Exploring the Influence of Family Environment and Family Values on the Academic Performance of Students

This study investigated the relationship between family environment, family values, and the academic performance of Laboratory High School students in a private university in Malolos City. The influence of family factors on academic achievement has been extensively studied; their specific impact within the family contexts of private school students in Malolos City is not well-defined. Understanding the role of family structure in this academic environment informs educators and families within Malolos City’s private school environment, potentially leading to more tailored support and highlighting other crucial factors in student academic success. Employing a quantitative design, data on family environment and values were collected. Academic performance data were examined using regression analysis. Qualitative data provided supplementary insights. Quantitative analysis showed that most students were from nuclear, middle-class families with fathers as the primary source of income and present moderate positive family values. Regression analysis showed no significant influence between family environment and values on academic performance, with a majority achieving ‘outstanding’ results. Qualitative data suggested self-motivation and family support as contributing factors to academic success. The findings showed that individual effort and school environment factors might be more influential on academic achievement than family structure in these circumstances.