Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan
Vol. 43 No. 1 (2026): April 2026

Examining the Influence of Family Support on Academic Achievement Among Home Economics Education Students

Sarifa Ainun (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Sita Nurmasitah (Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

The quality of higher education is frequently measured by student performance, a factor shaped by psychological and environmental conditions, with family support serving as a crucial microsystem under developmental ecology and Self-Determination Theory. This investigation examines the connection between familial assistance and the academic success of active learners in the Home Economics Education Study Program (PKK) at Universitas Negeri Semarang. Adopting a quantitative case study design, the research involved 65 students selected through non-probability sampling using the Slovin formula (e = 10%). Data were gathered via a 4-point Likert scale questionnaire assessing emotional, instrumental, motivational support, and family involvement, alongside Grade Point Average (GPA) records. Descriptive analysis and the Pearson Chi-Square test were employed to evaluate the relationship between variables. Findings indicate that 96.6% of students reporting high family support achieved high academic performance. Statistical evidence confirms a significant link (χ² = 30.039; df = 1; p < 0.001), validating family support as a protective factor for academic achievement. Theoretically, this work expands the discourse on social determinants within collectivist cultures. Practically, the insights offer a basis for developing academic guidance policies, strengthening family engagement, and improving counseling services that are more responsive to students’ conditions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JPP

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Subject

Education

Description

This journal publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring internationally in education curriculum, instruction, learning, policy, and preparation of teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of education theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues ...