The general purposes of this study is to find out the influence of home environment on study academic performance. Specifically, the study sets out to examine the influence of parental occupation on the academic performance of secondary school students in Owerri metropolis of Imo state. It tries to find out whether the size of the family to which they belong affect the students academic performance in Owerri metropolis; and to determine the extent to which type of family would affect the academic performance of students. This study will be delimited to government owned secondary schools in Owerri. Municipal of Imo state Nigeria.
Over a period of time, it has been observed the students who are exposed to the same lesson by the same teachers are likely to perform differently when they are evaluated.
According to Fagbamiye, the board education or ministry of education world wide suspected teaching methodology and classroom teachers as being the cause at the problem yet it seems to persist. This shows that outside the school environment, students are faced with other factors that influence their academic performances. There is also clear distinction between the gifted children and others, but even at that there are factors that influence the academic of both gifted and non-gifted children which can not be traced to the school environment.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of study
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
1.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.4 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.6 RESEARCH QUESTIONS.
1.7 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.1 THE CONCEPT OF HOME ENVIRONMENT
2.2 FACTORS WHICH MAKE UP “HOME ENVIRONMENT”
2.3 MEANING AND CONCEPT OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
2.4 EMPIRICAL REVIEW OF STUDIES
2.5 SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN
3.2 AREA OF STUDY
3.3 POPULATION OF THE STUDY
3.4 SAMPLE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
3.5 INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION
3.6 VALIDATION OF INSTRUMENT
3.7 RELIABILITY OF THE INSTRUMENT
3.8 ADMINISTRATION OF INSTRUMENT
3.9 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS.
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION OF DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULT
4.1 RESEARCH QUESTION ONE
4.2 RESEARCH QUESTION TWO
4.3 RESEARCH QUESTION THREE
4.4 RESEARCH QUESTION FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF RESULT
5.1 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION
5.3 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
Objectives and Topics
This study aims to investigate the influence of the home environment on the academic performance of secondary school students in Imo State, Nigeria. It seeks to determine how specific background factors contribute to or hinder educational outcomes at the secondary school level.
- Parental level of education and its effect on student achievement.
- The impact of parental occupation on academic success.
- The role of family size in shaping a student’s learning environment.
- How family structure and marital stability influence student motivation and performance.
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2.1 THE CONCEPT OF HOME ENVIRONMENT
The home or the family is the institution the child enters that is to say hat the home is a place where the child’s earliest education and socialization begins. According to Nwachukwu and Agulaana (2002), the home is described as the primary and most important human institution fir the socialization of the child. The child’s experience within the family definitely influences his behaviors; the have provides the child the nature which he or she requires for normal physical cognitive and psycho to social development.
The child usually builds his self image in the home based on the members of the family status in the society. To a large extent, the home being the child’s first part of call in the society constitutes his reference point for evaluating his behavior expectation and performance against that of children from other families.
The foundation that is laid for the child in home equips him for the challenges he will face in the future. What the child learns at home and how his family motivated him towards education contributes to the child success or failure in school.
Bergin (1981) in his explanation holds that stimulating home environment may teach generalized skill the help children to profit more from school institution that peer from less stimulating environment furthermore, he assert that it is possible that some parents teach their children to value the kind of learning activities the school provide and these enhance their motivation to do the work the school set before them.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides the background of the study, the statement of the problem, and outlines the research objectives, questions, and hypotheses regarding home influence on academic performance.
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE: This section reviews existing theories and empirical studies concerning how home environment factors, such as parental education, occupation, and family size, impact student academic development.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD: This chapter describes the research design, population, sampling techniques, and the instruments used for data collection and analysis.
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION OF DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULT: This chapter presents the findings derived from the collected data, organized by the specific research questions to assess student and parent perspectives.
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF RESULT: This chapter discusses the study's findings, draws conclusions, provides recommendations for stakeholders, and suggests areas for future research.
Keywords
Home Environment, Academic Performance, Secondary School Students, Parental Education, Family Size, Family Structure, Parental Occupation, Socialization, Socio-Economic Status, Educational Achievement, Imo State, Nigeria, Student Motivation, Marriage Instability, School Success
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research study?
The study focuses on evaluating how various aspects of the home environment—such as family background, parental education, occupation, and family structure—influence the academic performance of secondary school students in Imo State, Nigeria.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The core themes include the role of parental education in student achievement, the financial and time implications of parental occupation, the effect of family size on educational resources, and the impact of family stability on a child's psychological and academic development.
What is the main objective of the research?
The primary objective is to analyze the correlation between home-based environmental factors and the academic outcomes of students, bridging the gap between student school performance and their background.
What methodology was applied in this research?
The study employed a survey research design. Data was collected through structured questionnaires administered to both students and parents, which were then analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and simple percentage methods.
What aspects are addressed in the main chapters?
The chapters cover the introduction to the study, a review of related literature, the research methodology used, a detailed presentation of data analysis based on formulated research questions, and a final discussion of the findings with implications and recommendations.
Which keywords characterize this work?
The work is defined by terms such as home environment, academic performance, secondary school students, parental background, socioeconomic status, and student motivation.
How does parental occupation influence academic performance according to the study?
The study highlights two dimensions: the financial dimension, where income allows for better educational resources, and the time dimension, where the nature of a parent's work determines how much time they can dedicate to supporting their child's studies.
What does the study suggest about large family sizes?
The research suggests that in large families, parents may find it more difficult to provide adequate supervision, financial support, and individual attention, which can potentially lead to lower academic performance compared to children from smaller families.
What role does marital stability play in the results?
The study indicates that marriage instability and conflict create an emotionally unconducive environment at home, which contributes to increased stress, lack of attention, and poor academic outcomes for the children involved.
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- Anonym (Autor:in), 2019, Influence of Home Environment on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Imo State, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/507988
