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    IMPACT OF PARENTAL SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KADAMA TOWN COUNCIL, KIBUKU DISTRICT
    (2024-08-29) NAMUSISI CHRISTINE
    ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of parental socio economic status on academic performance of learners in selected secondary schools in Kadama Town Council, Kibuku District. The study was guided by the following objectives; (i) to examine the extent to which parental level of education affects learners’ academic performance in secondary schools, (ii) to determine the extent to which parental level of income affects learners’ academic performance in secondary schools and (iii) to determine the extent to which the family background affects learners’ academic performance in secondary schools. The study adopted a descriptive research design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The population of the study comprised 066 subjects with a sample of 056 respondents. The study employed both simple random and purposive sampling techniques to avoid biasness. Data collection instruments included questionnaires and interview checklists. Validity of the study was 084 with a reliability of 0.70 and data was analysed using the Statistical Packages of Social Scientists (SPSS). The study found out that parents’ level of education affects the academic performance of learners. The study findings from objective one show that 48(85.7%) which is educated parents predict their children’s education performance. Objective two indicated that well-to do parents pay their children’s fees in time. The study findings show that 47(83.9%) agree that well-to do parents pay their children’s fees in time. Objective three found out that 47(83.9%) agree that parents’ lower income influences the education level of learners. The study concluded that it is evident that parental socio-economic status affects the academic performance of learners in all aspects. From the findings, it is evidenced that level of parent’s education, level of income and family background are predominant factors that influence children’s academic performance. The study recommended that the government creates income generating projects that would boost the income of parents to ensure quality education for all learners.