Education performance among immigrant children in Sweden – from the perspective of parents in the light of social capital theory

The aim of this study was to pursue an investigation on the educational performance of immigrant children living in Sweden by means of interviews and in the light of the social capital theory. With some earlier researchers suggesting that children with immigrant background have the tendency of performing lower in school compared to native children. This study uses Social capital theory to highlight the relationship between individuals and social structures influencing families in terms of educational performance of theirchildren. The study was carried out qualitatively with four immigrants parents been interviewed. The result of the interviews showed that parent’s role in their children’s educational performance is vital as well as the role of the community. The study also raises a question of self-confidence of children and parents. The result furthered showed that children’s educational performance is influenced by activities