Date Approved

6-29-2017

Embargo Period

6-30-2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MA Higher Education

Department

Educational Services and Leadership

College

College of Education

Advisor

Sisco, Burton R.

Committee Member 1

Walpole, MaryBeth

Keywords

FERPA, parents of college students

Subject(s)

Autonomy; College students--New Jersey; Parents

Disciplines

Higher Education

Abstract

This study analyzed parental involvement in higher education institutions, specifically Rowan University during spring 2016. It showed how students perceived the parents level of involvement in relation to their own autonomy, and achievement during the transition into college. This study explored the impact of parental involvement on student responsibility, privacy and FERPA, and the students' personal autonomy. The study looked for any significant relationships that occurred with the students' view of parental involvement in relation to autonomy and achievement. The survey tool that was utilized consisted of 92 items which collected demographics and employed a series of Likert-style statements. The subjects consisted of 243 students who graduated from Rowan University by spring 2016. The results of this study showed that parents that encouraged their students to be independent during the college transition period are shown to be successful in promoting both autonomy and achievement. The study showed that parents were being sought out by students on a need basis, while maintaining success with their autonomy and achievement.

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