The impact of orphan hood on the discipline and academic performance in selected day secondary schools in Madiany division Bondo district Kenya

Abstract

The content of this report consists of five chapters. Chapter one details out the background information of the research environment, purpose of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions and significance of the study. Chapter two is all about review of related literature whose contents include introduction, prevalence of HIV/AIDS, causes of orphan hood, guardians role in imparting discipline in orphans, forms of discipline, problems faced by orphans, problems of single parenthood, low socio economic status, adolescents, limitations of socio-economic status, peer orientation, social outcasts, student indiscipline and gap in knowledge. Chapter three describes the research methodology. The research methodology areas of concern are research designs, research environment, respondents, sampling methods, research instruments, and data collection procedure and data analysis. Chapter four reports research findings. The report is based on the following sub-topics: causes of orphan hood, role of guardian in discipline, problems encountered by orphans, discipline, academic performance and tables and charts. Chapter five, which is the last, details out the discussions, conclusions and recommendations under below subtopics; discussions, conclusions and recommendations.