Influence of Divorce on the Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria

AGUSIOBO, Hilda Chineze and Agukwe-Oluoma, Chiamaka (2023) Influence of Divorce on the Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Godfrey Okoye University International Journal of Education, 3 (1). pp. 102-108.

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Abstract

The study x-rayed the influence of divorce on the academic performance of primary school pupils in Enugu East Local Government Area, Enugu State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Two research questions and one research hypothesis guided the study. The total population of the study was 831 Primary six pupils in 23 primary schools in the study area. The sample size for this study was 249 Primary six pupils. The researchers used simple random sampling technique to select the sample of the study. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection and was face validated by three specialists in measurement & evaluation, curriculum studies, and guidance and counselling. The overall reliability index of 0.78 was determined using Cronbach Alpha. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while independent sample t-test statistics was used in testing the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that pupils from divorced parents faced educational challenges like lack of sufficient textbooks, poor academic performance and lack of concentration while in school. It was recommended among other things that teachers should handle with care pupils from families that the parents are divorced, and encourage them in their academic work.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 24 May 2023 13:44
Last Modified: 24 May 2023 13:44
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4019

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