Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 40 no. 8 (2025)

Parent’s Socio-Demographic and its Educational Assistance

Angelica Maluto | Larry Labay

Discipline: social sciences (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

The paper examines the influence of scholarship programs and educational support schemes on low-income family students in the Philippines socio-demographic parents variables like parental educations, number of children in the household, and monthly earning contribute to impede participation or efficiency of educational support measures in addressing inequities in education. It examined the financial assistance and support service help students succeed academically from low-income backgrounds. The research concludes that’s educational support is pivotal in enhancing students’ performance and overcoming socio-economic challenges. Yet, their effectiveness depends on the socio-demographic characteristics of parents, such as their educational level and financial situations. The results highlight the significance of individualize educational support programs adjusted to family life a and socio-economic circumstances. The research present useful findings for policymakers, teachers, philanthropic institution, and communities in developing more inclusive and effective interventions to minimize educational disparities and enhance long term socio-economic mobility.



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