Influence Of Parent Related Factors On Pupils Discipline In Public Upper Primary Classes In Busia Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate influence of parent related
factors on pupils discipline in public upper primary classes in Busia sub
county, Busia county, Kenya. Objectives of the study were to establish
influence of parents’ religious beliefs, ‘exposure to substance and drug abuse,
level of income influence, and level of education on pupil’s discipline. The
theory of the study was based on reciprocal determinism model (Albert
Bandura) stated that behaviour, cognitive and environmental influences
operates interactively. The study used descriptive survey design since it less
expensive than using a study of whole population. The target population were
24public schools, 24 head teachers, 240 teachers, 1440 pupils and 1440
parents. Sample consisted of 12 primary schools, 12 head teachers, 24
teachers, 144 pupils and 144 parents as the respondents to be used in his study.
Questionnaires and interview schedules were used for data collection.
Reliability analysis was done through test-retest method. Pearson’s product
moment’s correlation was used to test reliability. Reliability analysis of
questionnaire was determined by test and re test method. Validity was
determined by experts and pre testing instruments to ascertain whether the
content of the questionnaire was appropriate and relevant to the study.
Primary data were collected and analysed using quantitative and qualitative
techniques and presented in tables and graphs. Data collected were analysed
using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences).Rating techniques was
used to classify behaviour according to evaluative characteristics and fairly
gives accurate information Parents with high level of income motivate their
pupils to ensure they perform and don’t miss lessons. Educated parents do
help their children to do assignments. Parent’s exposure to drug and substance
has a negative impact on pupils, especially if they don’t dedicate time to talk
to children on issues discipline. Pupils from strong religious background are
taught their mother tongue, manners and etiquette both at school and home,
they end up behaving well at school. Some of the recommendations were
Ministry of Education should sensitize parents about parental factors affecting
pupil’s discipline. The head teacher should hold meetings with parents that
address the influence of parent related factors on their children’s discipline
and should come up disciplinary committee at school level that will help in
addressing discipline cases. A replica of a study should be carried out in
other counties to establish other parental factors that influence pupils
discipline in public upper primary classes.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
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