Latent Regression Analysis Considering Student, Teacher, and Parent Variables and Their Relationship with Academic Performance in Primary School Students in Chile
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Published:2023-06-19
Issue:6
Volume:13
Page:516
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ISSN:2076-328X
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Container-title:Behavioral Sciences
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Behavioral Sciences
Author:
Salvo-Garrido Sonia1ORCID, Zayas-Castro José2, Polanco-Levicán Karina3ORCID, Gálvez-Nieto José Luis4ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Departamento de Matemática y Estadística, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile 2. Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA 3. Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile 4. Departamento de Trabajo Social, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
Abstract
Academic performance in primary students is fundamental to future school success; however, simultaneous analysis of different key individual, family, and teaching factors must be considered to improve understanding and benefit the development of students’ potential. This article presents a latent regression analysis model that examines the relationship between the latent variables (self-efficacy, interest in reading, bullying, parental expectations, and discrimination/exclusion, and teacher violence/aggression) and the academic performance of first-cycle primary students. The model investigates the impact of the latent variables on the standardized endogenous variables of SIMCE Mathematics and Language test scores using a quantitative, non-experimental, correlational, and cross-sectional design. The study involved 70,778 students (53.4% female), with an average age of 9.5 years (SD = 0.6), from Chilean public (33.6%) and subsidized (66.4%) schools. The results indicate that the model accounted for 49.8% and 47.7% of the mean variability in SIMCE Mathematics and Language test scores, respectively. The goodness-of-fit indices demonstrated satisfactory fits for both models. In both tests, student self-efficacy emerged as the most significant factor explaining test score variability, followed by parental expectations. Bullying was identified as a relevant factor in reducing mean performance on both tests. The findings suggest that education decision makers should address these issues to improve student outcomes.
Funder
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
Subject
Behavioral Neuroscience,General Psychology,Genetics,Development,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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