Psychological well-being, Family cohesion, and Parental Expectations Relationship with Parental Burnout in Homeschooling Families of Childhood

Authors

  • Wichuda Kamolpun Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University
  • Phurided Pahuyut Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University

Keywords:

Homeschooling, Parental burnout, Psychological Well-being, Family cohesion

Abstract

       The objectives of this study are: 1) To examine the mental health, family attachment, and parental expectations related to parental burnout among parents who manage the education of their young children, and 2) To investigate the relationship between mental health, family attachment, and parental expectations in relation to parental burnout among parents who manage the education of their young children. This research uses a quantitative approach, with a survey and questionnaire as tools to collect data from a sample of 100 parents of children aged 3-12 years, selected sampling formula. The statistical methods used in this study include descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation.

       The research findings the overall level of mental well-being of the respondents was moderate (ð‘ĨĖ…= 3.15, S.D.= 0.427), the overall family bond effect of the respondents was moderate (ð‘ĨĖ…= 3.27, S.D.= 0.469), and the overall parental expectation effect was low (ð‘ĨĖ…= 2.80, S.D.= 0.531). The overall effect of parental burnout was low (ð‘ĨĖ…= 1.92, S.D.= 0.60). Revealed significant relationships between the studied variables. Parental mental health was negatively correlated with parental burnout, indicating that parents with higher mental health levels tend to experience lower levels of parental burnout. Similarly, family attachment was also negatively correlated with parental burnout, suggesting that strong family bonds and support systems can help prevent parental burnout. On the other hand, parental expectations were positively correlated with parental burnout, meaning that higher expectations may increase the risk of parental burnout.

The findings revealed significant correlations between the studied variables. Parental mental well-being was negatively correlated with parental burnout, indicating that higher levels of mental well-being were associated with lower levels of burnout. Family cohesion was also negatively correlated with parental burnout, suggesting that strong family bonds and support systems can buffer against burnout. Conversely, parental expectations were positively correlated with parental burnout, implying that high expectations can increase the risk of burnout.

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31-12-2024

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Kamolpun, W., & Pahuyut, P. (2024). Psychological well-being, Family cohesion, and Parental Expectations Relationship with Parental Burnout in Homeschooling Families of Childhood. Research and Development Journal Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, 16(2), 68–80. retrieved from https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/irdssru/article/view/274323

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