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Data from the Mixed Methods Project PICE (Parental Investment in Children's Education)
Marieke Heers1, Sandra Hupka-Brunner2, Andrés Gomensoro2
1FORS, CH.
Journal of Open Psychology Data
|July 21, 2025
Summary
Parental investment in children's education in Switzerland significantly influences educational paths. The study contrasts families with and without migration backgrounds, offering valuable data for future research.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Education
- Family Studies
- Migration Research
Background:
- Parental involvement is crucial for children's educational success.
- Switzerland presents a unique context for studying educational pathways due to its diverse population.
- Understanding the role of migration background in parental investment is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how parental strategies, resources, and aspirations shape children's educational pathways in Switzerland.
- To compare educational investments between families with and without a migration background.
- To provide reusable data for research on parental investments, migration, and mixed-methods research.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews.
- Interviews with young adults (N=73) and their parents (N=50).
- Add-on study to the TREE (Transitions from Education to Employment) project.
Main Results:
- Parental strategies, resources, and aspirations are key determinants of educational trajectories.
- Differences in parental investment exist between families with and without a migration background.
- The study provides rich data for analyzing the interplay of family background and education.
Conclusions:
- Parental investment plays a significant role in shaping educational outcomes.
- Migration background is an important factor to consider in educational research.
- The PICE dataset offers valuable insights for diverse research avenues.
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