Perceptions of the Social, Mental, and Emotional Benefits of Tutorial: Action Plan for a Remediation Program

This study examined how parents and guardians perceived the social, mental, and emotional benefits of tutorial programs for their children, beyond the expected academic improvement. With a growing number of students engaging in tutoring, it is essential to understand the non-academic impacts of these sessions, including enhancement in social skills, stress management, self-confidence, and overall emotional well-being. The study’s findings provided valuable insights into creating a remediation framework for tutorial programs that address both academic and personal development. This study explored parents’ and tutees perceptions of the social, mental, and emotional benefits of tutorial programs for their children. While programs the primary purpose of tutorials is often academic improvement, recent studies (e.g., Baker et al., 2010; Cheung & Slavin, 2012) suggest additional non-academic benefits, such as improved social skills, reduced academic stress, and enhanced emotional resilience. Using a mixed-methods approach of surveys and interviews with parents, this research examined these perceptions and presented a framework for remediation programs. The findings contribute to designing holistic tutorials programs that address students’ academic and personal development needs.