Authors : Priya Madhu; V. Ambedkar

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May528

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Abstract : The present study examines the combined influence of home and school environments on students’ academic achievement through a secondary data-based analytical approach. Grounded in an integrated ecological perspective, the study synthesizes findings from multiple empirical research works to identify patterns, relationships, and key determinants of academic performance. The analysis incorporates thematic, comparative, and descriptive statistical techniques, including frequency distribution, weighted impact scoring, and correlation trend analysis. The findings reveal that both home and school environments significantly and positively influence academic achievement, with the school environment demonstrating a relatively stronger and more direct impact through instructional practices, teacher support, and classroom climate. The home environment, on the other hand, provides a foundational base for cognitive and emotional development, particularly through parental involvement, socio-economic conditions, and access to learning resources. Furthermore, the interaction between home and school environments produces a synergistic effect, resulting in enhanced academic outcomes. Psychological and social factors such as motivation, emotional support, and peer interaction also act as mediating variables in this relationship. The study highlights the importance of an integrated approach that recognizes the dynamic interplay of multiple environmental contexts in shaping students’ academic success. The findings have significant implications for educators, policymakers, and parents in designing supportive and resource-rich learning environments.

Keywords : Home Environment, School Environment, Academic Achievement, Learning Environment, Secondary Data Analysis, Educational Factors, Classroom Climate, Parental Involvement, Student Engagement, Environmental Influence.

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