PERCEIVED EFFECT OF FAMILY STRUCTURE AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL BUSINESS STUDIES

The study investigates perceive effects of family structure and family structure and parental involvement on students’ academic achievement in secondary school Business studies.

The simple random sampling techniques was used to select a sample size of one hundred and sixty one (161) respondents in four schools from six existing schools in the study areas.

The aggression analysis was used to analysis the data findings of the study reveals that parental involvement and family structure influences students’ achievements in business studies.

The study therefore, recommend that parent should create conducive home environment that promotes learning and actively involves themselves in their children academic activities.

On the basis of findings, the following recommendations were made: There should be proper funding of education by government, sensitization of payment towards their children education, also schools should provide necessary assistance to students especially those from single parents family to enable them overcome their emotional concerns.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

• Introduction

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of the Problem

1.3       Objectives of the Study

1.4       Hypotheses

1.5       Scope of the Study

1.6       Significance of the Study

1.7       Operational Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO

• Literature Review

2.1       Introduction

2.2       Academic Achievement

2.3       Family Structure

2.4       Parental Involvement

2.5       Theoretical Framework

2.5.1    Joyce Epstein’s (1987) Theory of Overlapping Spheres Of Influence

2.5.2    The Theory of Family Deficit Model

2.6       Empirical Review

2.7       Appraisal of Literature

CHAPTER THREE

3.0       Methodology

3.1       Research Design

3.2       Population of the Study

3.3       Sample and Sampling Techniques

3.4       Research Instrument

3.5       Reliability Instrument

3.6       Administration of Questionnaire

3.7       Data Analysis

3.8       Problem Encountered

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0       Presentation of Findings and Data Analysis

4.1       Interpretation and Implication of Tables

4.2       Summary of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0       Discussion of Finding, Conclusion and Recommendations

5.1       Discussion of Findings

5.2       Conclusion

5.3       Recommendations

5.4       Suggestion for Further Research

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