THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL DEMANDINGNESS ON MALE ADOLESCENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47672/ajep.20Keywords:
parental demandingness, male adolescent, academic performance, public secondary schoolsAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of parental demandingness on male adolescent academic performance in public secondary schools in Kiambu district.
Methodology: The study used ex-post facto research design. Stratified sampling was used to select the participants in the study. Schools were stratified into single sex and co-education schools. Systematic sampling using the class lists was used to identify the students who constituted the sample. The research instruments were the students’ questionnaire, the deputy principal’s and the teacher counsellor’s interview guide. The sample constituted 240 male students, six deputy principles and six teacher counselors. A pilot study was done to pre-test the research instruments so as to estimate their reliability and validity. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings were presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included, frequency distribution, means, bar graphs, and tabulated according to the research objectives. Inferential statistics used included Chi Square and pearson correlation to test the hypotheses at 90% and 95% level of confidence; correlation coefficient was used to measure the strength of linear relationship between the variables of the study.
Results: The results indicated that rebellious behaviour was positively and significantly correlated to parental demandingness.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study came up with a model that is recommended to schools for adoption by guidance and counselling teachers to help create awareness and understanding to both the students and parents with the aim of improving or bettering their relationship, academic performance and prevent rebellion in public secondary schools.
Downloads
References
Aunolak, S. & Nurim, H. (2000). Parenting Styles and Adolescents Achievement Strategies. Journal of Adolescence, 23, (2), 205-222.
Babbie, E. R. (2004). The Basics of Social Research. Belmonte, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.
Biu, T. (2011). Violence in Schools: Causes and Potential Solutions. Nairobi: Evangel.
Carole, A. & Karen, K. (1997). Parenting: A Lifespan Perspective. NY: McGraw-Hill.
Deborah, A. C. & Janet R. (1997). Parenting Style, Adolescence Substance Use and Academic Achievement. Journal of Drug Education, Vol 27(2) pp 199-211.
Dennis, C. (2004). Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (10th Ed.). Wadsworth: Thomson Learning.
Harter, S. (1999). The Construction of The Self: A Developmental Perspective. NY: Guilford.
Kariuki, N. S., Aloka, P. J., Kinai, T., Gatimu, N. H., Ndeke, F. N. (2014). Relationship between adolescent’s perceptions of their parents’ behaviors and youths’ non illegal and minor- illegal delinquency in Nairobi secondary schools, Kenya. Journal of social science, Vol 5, 7.
Kimathi, W. L. (2012). Influence of Drugs and Substance on Students Performance in KCSE in Igembe Meru. Unpublished Masters of Education Thesis, Kenyatta University.
Kinai, T. (2002). Relationship between Parental Behavior towards Adolescents and Their Manifest aggression. Kenyatta University, Unpublished Phd thesis.
Kinai, T. (2002). Relationship between Parental Behavior towards Adolescents and Their Manifest aggression. Kenyatta University, Unpublished Phd thesis.
Lester, M. (1993). Psychology (2nd Ed). Iowa: Brown & Benchmark.
Marcia, J. E. (1966). Development and Validation of Ego Identity Status among Different Groups in Kenya. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 3, 551-558.
Mugenda, O. M., & Mugenda, A. G. (2003). Research Methods: Qualitative and Qualitative Approaches. Nairobi: Acts Press.
Musuikuya, J. (2006, 26th September). Indiscipline in Schools. Kenya Times, Nairobi, 6, Col 1-3.
Nancy, J. (2001). The Child: Infants, Children and Adolescents. California: Mayfield.
Narina, N., Debra, P. and Warren, A. (2007). The Story of Human Development. Upper Saddle NJ: Prentice Hall.
Ngare, P. (2000, 23rd February). “Hundreds Out of School in Central”. East African Standard, Nairobi, pp 8, Col 4-5.
Ngwiri, L. N. & Dinah, W. T. (2010). Challenging Parenting: What Every Parent of an Adolescent Should Know. Nairobi: Morning Dew.
Ngwiri, L.N. (2008). Powerful Parenting: What Every Parent Should Know. Nairobi: Printpack
Njenga, F. (2010). What is Wrong With this Child? Nairobi: Oxford University Press.
Ogwari, R. A. (2008). Students’ Perception of the Influence of Parenting Styles on Girls’ Self Concept and Academic Performance: A Case of Secondary Schools in Mount Elgon District. Moi University Unpublished M Phil Thesis.
Okorodudu, G. N. (2010). Influence of Parenting Styles on Adolescent Delinquent in Delta Central Senatorial District. Delta State University, Unpublished MA thesis.
Onancha, E. (2007 8th July). “Bullying in Schools is Unacceptable”. East African Standard, Nairobi, pp 6, Col 5.
Onyasimi, B. (2006, 20th May). “Let’s Find Solution to Bullying in Schools”. Kenya Times, Nairobi, pp 10, Col 2-4.
Philip R. N. & Barbara, M. N. (1986). Adolescent Development. Columbus: Merril Publishing Company.
Piaget, J. & Inhelder, B. (1956). The Child’s Conception of Space. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul.
Rachel, S. (2002). Family Environment, Educational Aspirations and Academic Achievement in Two Cultural Settings. Journal of Cross Cultural Psychology, 33, (6), 540-558.
Rice, F. (1984). The Adolescent: Development Relationships and Culture (4th Ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Rivers, J., Mullis, A. K., Fortner, L. A. (2012). Relationship between Parenting Styles and the Academic Performance of Adolescents. Journal of Family and Social Work, Vol 15(3) 202-216.
Stapley, J.C., & Haviland, J. M. (1989).Beyond Depression: Gender Differences in Normal Adolescents’ Emotional Experiences. Sex Roles, 20,295-308.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.
