The İmpact Of Parental Support On University Entrance Exam Success A Study In Azerbaijan

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of parental support, categorized as financial (FMS), emotional (EMS), and combined (FMEMS) forms, on students’ success in university entrance exams in the context of Azerbaijan. The central research question investigates the extent to which various forms of parental support predict exam performance among high school seniors. The primary objective is to determine which form of support has the most significant impact on academic outcomes, as well as to examine the moderating roles of demographic variables such as age and gender. The study uses a quantitative, cross-sectional research design. Data were collected from 151 students in various regions in Azerbaijan via an online survey. The data collected from students who directly participated in the university exam is the most original aspect of the study that distinguishes it from other studies. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and multiple regression modeling were conducted to assess the relationships among the variables. The findings suggest that financial support (FMS) is the strongest predictor of exam success, followed by emotional support (EMS), and the combination of the two (FMEMS) also produces significant but more nuanced effects. Additionally, age was found to be positively correlated with exam performance, suggesting that maturity and longer preparation time may contribute to improved outcomes. Gender did not emerge as a significant moderator. This study contributes to the growing literature on parental involvement by providing empirical evidence from a developing country context. It highlights the importance of economic and emotional family resources in shaping students’ academic trajectories and highlights the need for policies that facilitate parental involvement in educational processes. The study also suggests future research directions, including longitudinal and mixed-method approaches, to deepen the understanding of these dynamics.