Parents-teachers' trust relationship and student self-esteem and academic achievement: A three sources multiple-step analysis.

This article focuses on the structure and impact of parent-teacher trust relationships on students' academic achievement through parental educational involvement in junior high school. Study 1 identified two dimensions of parent-teacher trust using the Family-School Relationship Survey (FSRS): parents' perception of teachers' role in enhancing student performance and teachers' respectful attitudes toward parents. Study 2 found that these trust dimensions predict parental involvement—specifically school-based involvement and communication-based knowledge—which in turn mediate adolescents' self-esteem and academic achievement. The findings highlight the importance for school-based family counsellors to foster trust by supporting both teachers' professional competence and interpersonal skills, as well as encouraging open parent-adolescent communication. Limitations include a relatively homogeneous sample and reliance on self-reports, suggesting the need for further research across diverse populations and educational levels.