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The Role of Social Relations in the Academic Performance of Primary School Students in Vietnam

Article Number: e2025421  |  Available Online: September 2025  |  DOI: 10.22521/edupij.2025.18.421

Thanh Ha Le , Thi Hong Nhat Nguyen , Minh Duc Bui , Phu Thong Thai Nguyen

Abstract

Background/purpose. Students' social relationships have a significant impact on their academic performance. This study aimed to examine the predictive impact of teacher-student, student-student relationships, and parental involvement on student academic performance.

Materials/methods. This study was conducted with 309 students, using the academic performance, relationships with teachers, perceptions of class relationships, and parental involvement scales as the data collection tools, employing multiple regression analysis.

Results. Results showed that good relationships with teachers, peers, and parental involvement positively predicted students' academic performance. Among them, relationships with peers had the most significant influence (β=0.268, p<0.01). Results also showed that having intimate friends in class, good relationships with parents, and participating in extracurricular activities have positive impacts on students' academic performance.

Conclusion. The findings suggested recommendations for educational policies.

Keywords: Primary student, student-student relationships, teacher-student relationships, parental involvement, academic performance

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