Impact of Parental Involvement on Children’s Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Katsina local Government, Katsina State

Abstract

This study explores the impact of parental involvement on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Katsina Local Government and to determine whether the demographic variable of parents has an effect on their involvement in their children’s education. In addition, the study sought to examine what existing literature review found on the relation between parental involvement and children’s academic achievement. The present study is going to be carried out in Katsina. The responses of 40 parents, whose children are enrolled in secondary schools, were taken as samples for the current study. The Intensity Sampling Technique was used in this research. A questionnaire about the demographics of parents will be distributed and interviews will also be conducted to assess the level of parents’ involvement. To find out student achievement levels, the student’s results will be used. The qualitative method will be used to gauge the impact of parental involvement on students’ academic achievement. The results revealed that parental income level has no impact on the level of involvement in their children’s education. However, the educational level, age, employment and marital status of the parents had a greater impact on parental involvement. The main findings of this research indicated that students with highly involved parents had better academic performance and higher test scores in all the subjects compared to students whose parents were not involved in their education. The findings, suggested that parents should grow more awareness on the importance of visiting and supporting their children in school. It was also recommended that parents should take an active role in assisting their children’s education at school and at home since they are the first teachers of their children.