Relationship between Parenting Styles and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Public and Private Schools in Lamu County, Kenya

Pauline Mumina, PhD Stephen Asatsa and Carolyne L.A Onyango
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Pauline Mumina: Department of Educational Psychology, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
PhD Stephen Asatsa: Department of Psychology, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Carolyne L.A Onyango: Department of Educational Psychology, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2022, vol. 6, issue 3, 568-577

Abstract: This study aimed at investigating the relationship between parenting styles and academic performance of secondary school students in public and private schools in Lamu County, Kenya. The study employed an embedded mixed-method study design by combining correlational survey and phenomenological research designs. The study was informed by Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development. The target population was 648 Form two students and 25 headteachers. A sample of 247 students was selected using simple random sampling and 8 head teachers were selected through convenience sampling. The study used questionnaires, interview schedule, and document analyses to collect data. Quantitative data were analyzed using Pearson’s product-moment correlation analysis while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that there is a non– significant weak negative relationship between authoritarian parenting style, authortitatve parenting style and academic performance of secondary school students. The study further established a negative significant relationship between permissive and uninvolved parenting styles and academic performance. The study recommended that Schools should organize forums for parents to enlighten them on parenting to address the gap existing in parenting. Such forums will enable parents to be warm, responsive, present, supportive and responsible to their children and in this process, embrace authoritative parenting which will enhance their children’s academic performance.

Date: 2022
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