Defense Date

10-30-2024

Graduation Date

Fall 12-20-2024

Availability

Immediate Access

Submission Type

dissertation

Degree Name

PhD

Department

Counseling, Psychology, & Special Education

School

School of Education

Committee Chair

Reva Mathieu-Sher, Ed.D., BCBA Assistant Professor of Special Education Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership Applied Behavior Analysis Program Director ABA Program Practicum University Supervisor

Committee Member

Dr. Bridget Green (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor of Special Education Special Education Program Director Department Educational Foundations and Leadership

Committee Member

Tara Abbott, PhD Pronouns: she/her Duquesne University School of Education Director, Ed.D. Educational Leadership program Director, M.S. Educational Leadership program Clinical Assistant Professor

Keywords

Parental, Involvement, Engagement, Learning Disabilities, Parent, Participation, Demographics, Socio-economic, Saudi Schools

Abstract

The research explores the factors that influence parental involvement in school children with learning disabilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Understanding these factors is crucial, as parental involvement is widely recognized as essential for the academic success of children, particularly those with learning disabilities. This study used a quantitative approach to collect data from parents of students with learning disabilities, including parents' age, gender, income, employment status, and parental beliefs (responsibilities and capabilities). The findings reveal that parental beliefs regarding their responsibilities towards their child's education are the only significant predictor of parental involvement. In contrast, other variables, including age, gender, income, employment status, and beliefs about capabilities, showed no significant impact.

Language

English

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