Download or read book Career Indecision Goal Orientation and Perceived Parenting Styles as Predictors of Academic Status of Sophomore College Students at the University of Santo Tomas written by Analene N. Atillo and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study examined three factors believed to have significant impact on the academic performance of second year college students, which are: Career Indecision, Goal Orientation, and Perceived Parenting Styles, and with the primary goal of knowing what could be a good predictor of academic status. One thousand one hundred nine (1109) second year students from the university participated. Overall, results showed that academic status is significantly correlated with career indecision, mastery, performance-approach, and performance-avoidance goal orientations. For the perceived parenting style, significant relationships were also observed with authoritarian and flexible parenting style of mother, and authoritarian parenting style of father. Interestingly, regression analysis showed that career indecision, mastery goal orientation, authoritarian parenting style of mother, and flexible parenting style of mother are predictors of academic status. Thus, a student's experience of career indecision, being oriented towards mastering academic tasks, and perception of mother's moderation of firmness and warmth, affect academic performance. With these findings, specific enrichment and intervention programs on career, academic, and personal-social aspects may be developed to facilitate a better academic experience for the student. Implications and recommendations for future research are also discussed.