Literature Review: The Impact of Parental Involvement on Students’ Learning Motivation in Primary School Music Education in China

Abstract

Parental involvement is crucial for boosting students’ motivation in Chinese primary school music education. As educational values evolve, more parents support their children's musical growth through practical help and emotional encouragement. This study aims to provide a systematic review of existing research on the influence of parental involvement on students’ motivation to learn music. The paper first outlines the various forms of parental engagement observed in Chinese primary school music education, followed by an exploration of the theoretical connections between parental involvement and student motivation. Drawing on a comprehensive analysis of empirical studies, it synthesizes the types of parental involvement and their respective impacts on motivation. The findings indicate that parental involvement positively contributes to the development of students’ autonomy, competence, and relatedness. However, contextual factors such as exam-oriented educational policies, traditional values, and limited school resources may moderate these effects. The review highlights the predominance of cross-sectional research in this field and calls for more longitudinal studies to examine the sustained impact of parental involvement on students’ music learning motivation. Such evidence is essential to inform educational practices and policy development in primary school music education.