Examining the impact of parental involvement on secondary students' academic performance in Liberia

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Research Objectives and Questions 1.5 Scope and Limitations 2. Literature Review 2.1 Parental Involvement in Education 2.2 Theories on Academic Performance 2.3 Previous Studies in African Context 2.4 Impact of Socioeconomic Status 2.5 Educational System in Liberia 3. Research Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Population and Sample 3.3 Data Collection Methods 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques 3.5 Ethical Considerations 4. Parental Involvement Dimensions 4.1 Parental Engagement at Home 4.2 Involvement in School Activities 4.3 Parent-Teacher Communication 4.4 Barriers to Parental Involvement 5. Academic Performance Indicators 5.1 Academic Achievement Measures 5.2 Behavioral and Attitudinal Metrics 5.3 Standardized Testing Results 5.4 Graduation and Dropout Rates 6. Analysis of Findings 6.1 Descriptive Statistics 6.2 Correlation Between Variables 6.3 Influence of Parental Factors 6.4 Regional Differences 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Results 7.2 Comparison with Previous Research 7.3 Implications for Policy and Practice 7.4 Recommendations for Future Research 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Practical Implications 8.3 Final Thoughts and Conclusions

1. How does parental involvement in school activities correlate with the academic performance of secondary students in Liberia? 2. What is the influence of socioeconomic status on the relationship between parental involvement and secondary students’ academic achievement in Liberia?