Education

How Saudi parents rationalize the choice of school for their children

H. F. Alothman, L. Bashatah, et al.

This compelling study investigates how Saudi parents make rational decisions in selecting schools for their children, influenced by cultural identity, accessibility, and academic considerations. The research is conducted by a team of experts from King Saud University.

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Abstract

This study explores the rationality of Saudi parents in selecting schools for their children. Semi-structured interviews with parents of children in private schools (K-12) revealed that cultural/religious identity (gender segregation, language preference), accessibility (location, fees), wellbeing, and academic considerations (skills development, staff quality, learning outcomes) significantly influence their choices. The findings highlight the complex interplay of rational and subjective factors in parental decision-making within the Saudi Arabian context.

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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

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Hanadi Fahad Alothman, Lina Bashatah, Abdulaziz Salem Aldossari, Mousa S. Alfaifi, Abdullah Almutairi, Abdulrahman A. Alshuabi, Hayat Abdulrahman Alajlan, Safana Aseri, Ahmad Yahya Asery, Naeema Abdulrahman Alhasan

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