Determinants of Parents' School Choice While Seeking Their Children's Admission
Keywords:
School Choice, Parental Decision-Making, Admission Determinants, Educational Preferences, School SelectionAbstract
This study investigated the determinants influencing parents' school choice decisions when seeking admission for their children. A descriptive correlational research design was employed, utilizing a survey technique for data collection. The target population comprised parents residing in Okara District, Pakistan, representing diverse backgrounds in age, socioeconomic status, and monthly income. A convenience sampling method was used to gather data from 300 parents. The data collection instrument was a self-developed questionnaire, the reliability of which was calculated, yielding a strong reliability coefficient of 0.80. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Microsoft Excel 2010 were used for data analysis, involving descriptive and inferential components. The analysis aimed to examine the potential differences among various determinants that influenced parents' school choice decisions. The findings revealed no significant differences in the factors shaping parents' school preferences when seeking admission for their children. The study provides insights into the complex decision-making process in school selection and highlights the need to further explore the multifaceted determinants that guide parental choices in the educational context.
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