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    Parental involvement and academic performance of students in seed secondary schools in Maracha District – Uganda
    (Muni University, 2024-03-05) Yiki, Adabo George
    The study aimed to assess the relationship between parental involvement and academic performance of their children in seed secondary school in Maracha District, Uganda. Across sectional survey designed and mixed research approach of both qualitative and quantitative were adapted for the study. The study was guarded by three specific objectives which included; to established the relationship between parental communication and academic performance of students in seed secondary school in Maracha district, to investigate the relationship between parental responsibility and academic performance of students in seed secondary schools in Maracha district and to determine the relationship between parental academic support and academic performance of students in seed secondary school in Maracha district. Data was collected from 229 respondents through questionnaires with the students and interviews with Headteachers, BOG Chairpersons, and PTA Chairpersons. The results showed a high influence of parental communication on student’s academic performance (aggregate mean= 2.96; S. D=1.173.The findings supported the three hypotheses (β=0.930; p-value= 0.00 < 0.01, r = 0.909; P- value .000< 0.01; and R= 0.933; R2= 0.878; p=0.00< 0.01).The study concludes that, the relationship between parental involvement in communication, parental responsibility, parental academic support and academic performance of students was strong, positive and significant. It was recommended that, school administration to enhance parental communication through regular newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, social media platforms, workshops, and seminars, strengthen the relationship between parental responsibility and academic performance by sensitizing parents to be role models, encouraging study friendly home environment, monitoring homework, and celebrating academic achievements. Resources such as reading materials and Education Apps should be provided to parents, and parents should be involved in school activities.
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    Parental involvement in education and students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Terego district Uganda
    (Muni University, 2024-03-07) Ayikoru, Rehema
    The main aim of this study was to examine the effect of parental involvement on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Terego District and the objectives were; to assess the influence of parental financial support, examine the effect of parental communication, and assess the influence of parental involvement in students’ learning at home on academic performance in public Secondary schools in Terego District. The research adopted both qualitative and quantitative approaches with a sample size of 164. A cross-sectional study design was used. The data was obtained using structured questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics involving linear regression analysis. The findings indicated that parental financial support influenced students’ academic performance by 2.6% (R2 = 0.026). The findings show that parental communication affects students’ academic performance by 5.7% (R2= 0.057). Parental involvement in students’ learning at home influenced academic performance by 2.7% (R2 = 0.027). The study concluded that parental financial support, communication, and involvement in students learning at home affect students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Terego district. Based on the findings, the school administration should organize financial literacy workshops, sensitize parents on their roles, and establish clear communication channels between parents and schools. School administration should also send out regular newsletters to parents, encourage the use of digital platforms such as emails, and school websites, WhatsApp and engagement of parent representatives to help bridge communication gaps. It was further recommended that the school administration should encourage the families to establish a conducive room for studies and encourage study groups with neighbors’ children.