Academic Engagement, Motivation, and Parental Support in Student Achievement
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Educational Psychology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 38
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Across diverse educational systems, student engagement and motivation are recognized as powerful predictors of learning outcomes. Engagement reflects not only behavioral participation in academic activities but also emotional and cognitive investment in learning processes. Motivation—whether intrinsic, extrinsic, or a blend of both—guides students’ effort, goal-setting, and resilience in the face of challenges. At the same time, parental support has been consistently linked to academic success, serving as a key protective factor that fosters self-regulation, confidence, and a positive orientation toward schooling.
In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, influenced by globalization, technological innovation, and post-pandemic challenges, understanding the dynamics of these factors has never been more urgent. The ways in which students remain motivated, engaged, and supported by their families can vary significantly across cultural, socio-economic, and institutional contexts.
This Special Issue aims to advance knowledge on these intersections by offering an international, interdisciplinary forum for scholarly dialog.
Dr. Natalia Suárez Fernández
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- academic engagement
- motivation
- parental support
- academic achievement
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