Relationship between Family Background an]) Academic Performance of Secondary Schools Students: A Case of Kansanga Seed School, Makindye Division, and Kampala Uganda.
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2018-09
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The researcher ought to carry out the study on Relationship between family background and
academic performance of secondary schools students: a case of Kansanga seed school
makindye division ,Kampala Uganda. And aimed at This study therefore investigated the
relationship between family background on the academic performance of students in
Makindye Division, Kasanga seed secondary school. This study was focused on the
influences of; parental marital status, family financial status, parents’ education level and
family size on the academic performance of students in Makindye division, Kasanga seed
secondary school . The study employed a descriptive research design. The target population
tinder study was 1,081 students in Makindye Division and 1,081 parents. The study used a
sample 338 students and parents which were selected by use of a proportionate stratified
random sampling method. Data was collected by use of questionnaire for parents and
interview schedule for students. The data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively and
presented using frequencies tables and charts, 21 was used to aid in generating a summary of
results which were represented in tabular form. The findings of the study, showed that
parental marital status, family size, parents education level and family financial status had a
positive relationship with academic performance of students. However, the findings showed
that while the marital status of the parents was not significant in explaining the academic
performance of students, but the type of family, either cohesive or conflictive had an effect in
academic performance. The findings also showed that only 7% of students’ academic
performance would be explained by the parents’ education level. The research recommended
that There should be guidance and counseling therapy sessions in both school and
community level. This will educate sensitize and rehabilitate each and every individual in the
society. This would also help students to cope with the trauma associated with the family
background and in her Conclusion The study found out that a single parenthood had a
negative relationship with academic performance and families quality functions had a very
supportive achievement on the children’s academic performance both scholastic educational
attainment and other healthy related issues. On the issue of parental educational level is was
concluded that the level of education of parents had an impact on their children’s academic
performance. It was also concluded that the educational level of parent had a consistent direct
relationship on the children’s cognitive and behavioral outcomes
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Open Distance and C-Learning in Partial Fulfillment the Requirements for the Award of Bachelor’s degree in Arts with Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Family Background, Academic Performance