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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54607/hcmue.js.22.3.4180(2025)
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Nguyễn , T. V. A., Võ , N. T. K., Nguyễn , H. A. L., & Phạm , T. H. (2025). THE IMPACT OF A FRIENDLY EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN HO CHI MINH CITY. HCMUE Journal of Science, 22(3), 546-556. https://doi.org/10.54607/hcmue.js.22.3.4180(2025)

THE IMPACT OF A FRIENDLY EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Thị Vân Anh Nguyễn 1, Ngọc Thiên Kim Võ , Hà Anh Lân Nguyễn , Thị Hương Phạm
1 Trường Đại học Sư phạm Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

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A friendly education environment is considered a key factor influencing student engagement. This study examines the impact of a friendly education environment on student engagement in secondary schools in Ho Chi Minh City. This article used a correlational research design with a structured survey to investigate how a friendly environment correlates with engagement through linear regression. A total of 599 students and 142 teachers from seven secondary schools participated in the study. The findings indicate that student engagement is significantly influenced by three key factors: (1) student sociability, (2) teacher support, and (3) the school's emphasis on learning and equity. Based on these results, school administrators are encouraged to implement initiatives that strengthen peer relationships, enhance teacher capacity in student support, and promote an equitable learning environment.

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Child-friendly school, school climate, student engagement, secondary education

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