Influence of non-academic factors on the academic performance among education students

The study aimed to find the influence of non-academic factors in the academic performance among education students. It was conducted at Eastern Samar State University main campus during the second semester of School Year 2017-2018 with 264 respondents. It utilized the stratified-random sampling method of selecting the samples. The study employed a descriptive-correlation research design. The descriptive method was used to identify and describe the non-academic factors that affect the academic performance of education students while the correlation design was used to know whether there was a relationship between the non-academic factors i.e. parent’s level of education; family size; family income; parental involvement and support; and self-esteem and the respondents’ academic performance. Findings of the study showed that of the variables considered only family income under socioeconomic factors was significant at 0.05 level while parental involvement and support and level of self-esteem in relation to the academic performance of respondents were not significant. The findings, which has policy implication, the researcher recommended that faculty and school management recognize the importance of strengthening collaboration between home and school as a vehicle in promoting academic achievement for its students. Empowering parents, particularly in the lower socioeconomic status background with a sense of proactive participation particularly in the decision-making process of some relevant issues. It is assumed that this initiative can increase parental involvement and support in their children’s academic performance.