Relationship of Home Environment and the Academic Performance of Junior High School Students in Sitio Bay-Bay, Barangay Poblacion, Toledo City

Abstract

The home environment plays an important role in shaping students’ academic performance and overall educational outcomes. This study used a correlational method using a quantitative approach to identify the relationship between the home environment and the academic performance of junior high school students in Sitio Bay-Bay, Barangay Poblacion, Toledo City. Parents or guardian’s attention or care, parents or guardian’s financial status, friendly home environment, home facilities, and motivational behavior of parents or guardians are factors in the home environment. The researchers identified the forty (40) secondary students using a convenience sampling method. Data collected through a four-likert scale adapted survey questionnaire and analyzed with the help of the Pearson Correlation Coefficient. Our research highlights a moderate positive relationship between the home environment and students’ academic performance, emphasizing the role of parental involvement, financial stability, and a nurturing atmosphere. Recommendations are made for parents, students, teachers, and the community to create supportive learning environments and improve educational outcomes. Future researchers are encouraged to explore the long-term effects of the home environment and evaluate interventions designed to enhance home learning conditions.