Academic Challenges Faced by Adolescents From Dysfunctional Families in St. John Secondary Schools Kira Municipality
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2024-06-18
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Uganda Chrisrtian University
Abstract
This study investigated the academic challenges experienced by
adolescents from dysfunctional families and explored their impact
on academic performance in school. A mixed-methods approach
was employed, involving surveys and interviews with 45 students
from dysfunctional families in St. John Secondary Schools, Kira
Municipality.
The findings reveal that lack of family support (46.67%), financial
instability (55.55%), and emotional distress (62.22%) were the
key academic challenges facing the students, and they led to
academic performance being generally poor (60%), a significant
percentage of students (77.78%) reported the availability of
counseling services at the school to assist students affected by
their family situation. Additionally, a majority of students
(66.67%) mentioned the provision of extra tutoring services for
students facing family-related challenges.
The study underscores the importance of targeted interventions,
such as counseling and tutoring programs, in supporting students
from vulnerable backgrounds and promoting their academic
success. Recommendations include strengthening support
services, fostering collaboration with families, providing
professional development for educators, and implementing long
term monitoring and evaluation practices to enhance the support
offered to students from dysfunctional families.