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    IMPACT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF PARENTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKALOKE TOWN COUNCIL, MBALE CITY
    (2024-09-20) ONYANGO PATRICIA
    ABSRACT This study sought to ascertain the “Impact of parents’ socio-economic status and education levels on learners’ academic performance in secondary schools in Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale City”. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: i) to examine effect of parents’ level of education on the academic performance of learners in secondary schools in Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale City; ii) to analyze the effect of parental Financial Status on academic performance of learners in secondary schools in Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale City and iii) to examine the effects of parental involvement in fostering learners, academic performance in secondary schools in Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale City. The study adopted a cross sectional research design employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches that targeted; parents, teachers and learners who were expected to provide the required information. Questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data from various respondents. To get quality data, the researcher ensured that the instruments were valid by conducting a preliminary survey and SPSS to determine their reliability. The results from the findings of objective one presented by the respondents showed that the leading factor on parents’ education level and how it influences the academic performance of learners wasand was reported by 31(38.75%). Objective two found out that parents’ level of income affects the academic performance of learners. It showed that well-to-do parents pay their children’s fees in time and was represented by 32(40%) of the respondents. Majority of the respondents represented by 27(33.75%) indicated that good parenting helps to boost learners’ academic performance. 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.