VOlUME 05 ISSUE 05 May 2026
Do Thi Quynh Ngoc
Faculty of Thu Dau Mot University
DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i5n42Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
The demand for education and intellectual development for children has become a top priority for parents worldwide, and this holds true for the parent community in Ho Chi Minh City. In this context, choosing a cognitive math training institution for their children is a crucial decision parents face. This raises the question of which factors influence their decision. This research focuses on analyzing the factors that parents in Ho Chi Minh City consider when deciding on a cognitive math training institution for their children. A deeper analysis of these factors will help understand parents' decisions better and may provide specific recommendations to improve the quality of education and support their decision-making process. The research methodology will involve structured interviews and multivariate analysis to collect and analyze data from a random sample of parents within the research area. The expected results will provide an overview and detailed insight into the most important factors influencing parents' decisions.
KEYWORDS:Mental mathematics, education, intellectual development, training facilities, parental decisions.
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Cite this Article:Ngoc, D. T. Q. (2026). Factors Influencing Parents’ Decisions in Selecting Mental Mathematics Education Centers for Their Children in Ho Chi Minh City. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITY & MANAGEMENT RESEARCHS, 5(5), 1301-1306. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i5n42