Abstract
<jats:p>The article analyzes the results of a socio-pedagogical study on the topic “Interaction between college students and their parents,” conducted at the “Urals Higher Humanitarian and Economic College” in the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 academic years. The main purpose of the study was to identify the specific features of student–parent relationships, the level of emotional and material support, as well as the influence of digital culture and parental control on learning motivation. A survey method was used to examine the level of mutual trust between students and their parents, the culture of opinion exchange, conflict-resolution strategies, digital activity, and the role of parents in the process of career choice. A comparison of the results obtained over the two academic years of the research showed that student autonomy had increased, parents sought to maintain a balance between support and control, while the level of family communication and emotional support steadily improved. Enhancements in family dynamics, parental involvement in the educational process, and the stimulation of social activity demonstrated positive trends. The findings of the study make it possible to offer practical recommendations aimed at improving the partnership model between the college and families.</jats:p>