Influence of parental involvement on learners’ academic achievement in primary schools in Kaberamaido district, Uganda
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2025-10-24
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Muni University
Abstract
This study examined the influence of parental involvement on learners’ academic achievement in
primary schools, addressing concerns about declining academic performance. Guided by Epstein’s
and Bronfenbrenner’s theories, the research examined four dimensions of parental involvement:
provision of scholastic materials, monitoring of learning, participation in school activities, and
involvement in learners’ discipline. A cross-sectional survey design using a mixed-methods approach
was employed. The study involved a sample of 103 participants selected from schools within a Sub-
County, stratified based on similar characteristics. Purposive sampling was used to choose
headteachers and PTA chairpersons, and random sampling targeted teachers, parents, and learners.
Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, and discussions. Quantitative were analyzed
using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages), Pearson correlation, and ANOVA, while
qualitative data were thematically analyzed. The findings revealed moderate positive correlations
between academic achievement and provision of scholastic materials (r = 0.517), parental monitoring
(r = 0.447), school activity participation (r = 0.539), and discipline (r = 0.416). ANOVA results
identified parental participation in school activities β = 0.315, p = 0.010 and provision of scholastic
materials (β = 0.271, p = 0.016) as significant predictors of achievement. Multiple regression showed
parental involvement accounted for 37.4% of the variance in academic achievement, Adjusted R² =
0.374. The study concluded that active parental involvement, especially in school activities and
scholastic support, significantly enhances academic outcomes. It recommends strengthening these
areas and improving monitoring and discipline through guidance and counselling. The study
contributes to education policy by highlighting key areas of parental engagement that drive academic
success.
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A dissertation submitted to the faculty of education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of master of education in education planning and management of Muni University.
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Parental involvement, Academic achievement, Primary schools, Kaberamaido district, Uganda
Citation
Tagiri, A. H. (2025). Influence of parental involvement on learners’ academic achievement in primary schools in Kaberamaido district, Uganda (unpublished graduate dissertation). Muni University, Arua, Uganda.