International Journal of Educational Narratives
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)

Navigating Academic Storms: A Narrative Inquiry into Student Resilience and the Silent Power of Parental Attachment in Higher Education

Dika Sahputra (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Andika Fawri (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Aisyah Amini (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Mansor Abu Talib (UCSI University Kuala Lumpur)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2026

Abstract

Background. The quality of parental closeness, characterized by trust, effective communication, and low levels of alienation, is considered a protective factor in fostering academic resilience Purpose. This study aims to analyze the determination of the quality of parental closeness on students’ academic resilience in an era of high academic pressure. Increasing academic demands, competition, and performance expectations require students to possess strong adaptive abilities in order to survive and achieve academic success. Method. This study employed a quantitative approach with a sample of 140 university students. Data were collected using a parental closeness scale and an academic resilience scale, and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Results. The results indicated that the quality of parental closeness was generally in the moderate to high category, with trust emerging as the most dominant dimension. Meanwhile, the level of students’ academic resilience was predominantly in the moderate category (56.429%), followed by the high category (37.143%), suggesting that most students have a fairly good capacity to cope with academic pressure. Conclusion. These findings indicate that the higher the quality of parental closeness, the stronger the students’ academic resilience. Supportive relationships provide a sense of security, emotional support, and psychological resources that help students manage stress and academic challenges in an adaptive manner.

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ijen

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International Journal of Educational Narratives is an peer reviewed open access journal dedicated to interchange for the results of high quality research in all aspect of Learning and Education. The scope of International Journal of Educational Narratives is not only in the form of study, research, ...