ERIC Number: EJ1451028
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 40
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ISSN: ISSN-1381-2890
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Determinants of Academic Achievement from the Middle to Secondary School Education: A Systematic Review
Ana Costa; Diana Moreira; Joana Casanova; Ângela Azevedo; Armanda Gonçalves; Íris Oliveira; Raquel Azevedo; Paulo C. Dias
Social Psychology of Education: An International Journal, v27 n6 p3533-3572 2024
Because it is crucial for psychosocial adjustment and lifelong learning, education is the most relevant tool for ensuring inclusion and reducing inequalities. Due to its relationship with positive outcomes, such as life satisfaction, mental health, job performance or SES, academic achievement is a significant phenomenon that impacts students, families, and educational institutions. The present study sought to contribute to the field by reviewing the literature on the determinants that influence the objective achievements of a typical population of middle- to high-school students. Based on the PRISMA statement, a search for related studies was performed in the WoS, EBSCO, and PubMed databases, and 771 studies published between 1930 and 2022 were identified. After screening based on the analysis of abstracts, 35 studies met the selection criteria. The Bronfenbrenner ecological model served as the theoretical rationale for organizing the studies' findings. The results of this review highlight the following determinants of school achievement: (i) Personal factors--gender, personality traits, cognitive abilities and academic background, motivation and self-constructs, stress and problem-solving strategies, and substance use; (ii) Contextual microsystem factors--(a) Family-parental educational background; parenting practices and interactions; parental involvement and support; (b) School-school location; school conditions, responsiveness, and practices; (c) Peers-peer-group disagreement management. This systematic review updates the existing empirical evidence on this topic and highlights the complexity of the phenomenon of academic achievement.
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Middle School Students, High School Students, Gender Differences, Personality Traits, Cognitive Ability, Educational Background, Child Rearing, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Participation, School Location, Educational Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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