The Influence of Polygamy On Students’ Academic Achievements of Pupils in Kumi District

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION i

APPROVAL iii

DEDICATION iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

LIST OF FIGURES x

LIST OF TABLES xi

ABSTRACT xii

C~A~TE~ 1 1

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 1

1.0 Introduction 1

1.2 Background of the study 1

1.3 Statement of the problem 3

1.4 Research questions 4

1.4.1 Guiding question 4

1.4.2 Sub questions 4

1.5 Significance of the study 4

1.6 Delimitations to the study 5

1.7 Limitations 6

1.8 Definition of terms 6

1.9 Summary 7

CHAPTER2 8

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8

2.0 Introduction 8

2.1 Conditions that influence academic achievement of pupils 8

2.1.1 Self-esteem 8

2.1.2 School requirements 8

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2.1.3 Home environment .9

2.2 Learning problems associated with children from polygamous families 9

2.2.1 Children’s attitude and behavior 9

2.2.2 Parental involvement 9

2.2.3 Educational background of parents 10

2.2.4 Home environment 11

2.2.5 Polygamy and performance 12

2.3 Summary 14

CI14LP’F1~I~ 3 15

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 15

3.0 Introduction 15

3.1 Research design 15

3.2 Population 15

3.3 Sample 16

3.3.1 Sampling procedure 16

3.4 Research instruments 17

3.4.1 Questionnaire 17

3.4.2 Interviews 17

3.4.3 Document analysis 18

3.5 Data collection procedures 19

3.6 Data analysis plan 20

3.7 Validity and Reliability 18

3.7.1 Validity 18

3.7.2 Reliability 19

3.8 Ethical considerations 20

3.9 Data management 21

3.10 Summary 21

CHAPTER 4 22

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 22

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4.0 Introduction .22

4.1 Demographic data of respondents 22

4.1.1 Sex of respondents 22

4.1.2 Ages of participants 23

4.1.3 Educational level of pupils as respondents 24

4.1.4 Academic qualification of teachers 25

4.1.5 Family sizes 27

4.2 Number of mothers per home 28

4.3 Parents’ occupations 29

4.3.2 Mothers’ occupations 30

4.4 Family relationships 31

4.4.2 Relationship among siblings 32

4.5Academic level of parents 33

4.6 Treatment by other mothers 34

4.7 School fees and school requirements 35

4.8 Attendance 35

4.9 Reasons for absenteeism 36

4.12 Discussion 39

4.12.1 Challenges faced by pupils from Polygamous Families 39

4.12.2 Parental Involvement 39

4.12.3 Home Environment 40

4.12.4 Absenteeism 42

4.l3Summary 42

CHAPTER 5 43

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 43

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Summary 43

5.2 Review of main findings 44

5.2.1 Family relationships 44

5.2.2 Family size

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5.2.3.Parental involvement .44

5.2.4 Absenteeism 44

5.2.5 Family income 45

5.2.6 School requirements 45

5.3 Conclusions 45

5.4 Recommendations 46

5.5 Directions for future research 46

REFERENCES 47