THE ROLE OF FATHER INVOLVEMENT IN FEMALE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Keywords:
Academic achievement, Female Student, The Role of Father InvolvementAbstract
Father involvement in female students’ academic achievement is a crucial issue in educational psychology and family development. This study aims to systematically examine the role of father involvement in supporting female students’ academic achievement through a library research approach. The research method involved reviewing and synthesizing various scholarly sources, including academic textbooks, nationally and internationally reputable journal articles, and relevant meta-analyses addressing father involvement and academic achievement. Data were analyzed using content analysis to identify relational patterns, psychological mechanisms, and theoretical frameworks underlying the influence of father involvement on female students’ academic achievement.The findings indicate that father involvement demonstrates a consistent and positive relationship with female students’ academic achievement. Such involvement contributes directly through learning support and academic expectations, and indirectly through enhanced learning motivation, academic self-confidence, self-regulation, and academic resilience. In addition, cultural context influences the form and intensity of father involvement, particularly in Indonesia. This study concludes that father involvement is a protective and strategic factor in promoting female students’ academic success. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for the development of family-based educational programs and policies that encourage fathers’ active roles in girls’ education.
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