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Influence Of Birth Order And Gender On Academic Achievement Of Secondary School Students
[A CASE STUDY OF OFFA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF KWARA STATE]
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Conclusion
Based on the results of the various analysis in the study, the study came up with the following conclusion:
Factors that influence students’ academic performance and achievement
are mistakes of other sibling, inability of the parent to meet the needs
of their children; gender and birth order. Lack of guidance from older
siblings and parental separation and neglect. Also, the findings
revealed that there were no significant relationship in the influence of
birth order and gender on students’ academic achievement as perceived
by respondent on the basis of gender age, marital status, year of
experience and religion.
Implications of the findings
The
counselling implication of this study is that family size and family
birth order are fundamental in academic success. Parents should maintain
high commitment, for optimal range for academic success because the
number of children in the family and family birth order will help in
interactions, supports and financial assistance.
Also, this
study will equip the counsellors with various factors influencing
students’ academic performance and achievement. This will assist in
their counselling processes.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of this, study, it could therefore be recommended that:
(1)
Parents should be adequately informed about the effects or consequences
of family problems such as parental neglect, parental separation,
divorce and domestic violent on children’s academic achievement and
performance. This should be done by the school counsellors.
(2)
Parents should always provide all their children’s academic needs such
as textbooks and other basic needs. By doing so, the children will
perform wonderfully well in schools. Parents should be properly
enlightened by the school counsellors on the importance of providing all
the basic needs of students.
(3) School counsellors should
educate the parents on the effects of family size and birth order on
students’ academic achievement and performance. This orientation will
help in enhancing the academic achievement and performance of secondary
school students.
Suggestions for Further Studies
This study
was limited to investigating the influence of birth order and gender on
students’ academic achievement in secondary school in Offa Local
Government Area of Kwara State. Subsequent studies may consider the
following areas:
(1) The influence of family size on the students’ academic performance in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State.
(2)
The influence of family dysfunctionalities on the students’ academic
performance in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State.
(3) The influence of poverty on the students’ academic performance in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State.
(4)
The influence of student alcohol consumption on students academic
performance and achievement in Offa Local Government Area of
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT This study investigates the influence of birth order and gender on academic achievement of secondary students in Offa Local Government of Kwara State. The study became relevant due to the high rate of failure in our secondary schools. The data were obtained from 150 respondents using the simple random sample technique. In doing this the researcher selected ten (10) secondary school in Offa Local Government Area out of which fifteen (15) respondents were selected schools. While dat ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]APPENDIXUNIVERSITY OF ILORIN INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION INFLUENCE OF BIRTH ORDER AND GENDER ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (IBOGAPQ)Dear Respondent, This questionnaire is designed to investigate the influence of birthorder and gender on academic achievement of secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis. The study is for educational purpose only and therefore any response given will be treated with utmost confidentiality. SECTION A: (PERSONAL INFORMATION). Please tick ... Continue reading---
LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Distribution of Respondents by Gender, Age, Marital Status, Year of Experience and Religion Table 2: Means and Rank Order of Responses to the Items on the Influence of Birth Order and Gender on Students Academic Achievement Table 3: Mean, Standard Deviation and t-value of Respondents on the factors influencing child’s academic performance on the basis of gender Table 4: ANOVA Result on the factor Influencing Child’s Academi ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle Page Approval Page Dedication Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables Abstract CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Statement of the Problem Research Questions Research Hypotheses Purpose of the Study Significance of the Study Operational Definition of Terms Scope of the Study CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Introduction Concept of Academic Failure Factors Responsible for Academic Failure Concept of Pred ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTIONBackground of the Study Without exception you are one of the followings: the oldest or the youngest or named after some relation who has passed away. Alfred Adler (2006) said that birth order influences personality. He argued that birth can leave an indelible impression on an individual is style of life, which is one’s habitual way of dealing with the task of friendship love and work. According Adler, Firstborns are “dethroned†when a seco ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 5 ]The parents
The parents being the closest link to the child at birth especially
the mother tends to create a conducive environment for the child which
involves feeling of safety, sense of belongings and some degree of
freedom. Duntoye (2002) established the planning which make them
to bit more than what they can show. The economic strength of parents
determines how they can help the child in the academic achievement in
life. Bukoye (2002) emphasized that parent ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Pilot Study To determine the usability of the instrument questionnaire for this
research was first administered to a group of forty (40) students that
represent the population of interest. The respondents responded to the
questionnaire and areas of difficulty were resolved. They were able to
respond to the items with little or no difficulty. Validity of the Instrument
When an instrument measures what it is supposed to measure, it can be
described as being valid. To ascertain t ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]Summary of the Findings The analysis of data on the study of
influence of birth order and gender on students’ achievement of
secondary schools in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State revealed
that mistakes of the other sibling is the major factor influencing
students academic achievement and performance. This is followed by
inability of the parents to meet the needs of their children. This also
influences the students academic achievement. Equally, the
res ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAdana, B.S. (1998). The school guidance programme. Guidance and Counselling in Education. INDEMAC (NIG) Publishers Limited, Ilorin. Addido, E.O. (1989). Effect of family types on academic performance of secondary school students in Ndoka Local Government Area of Bendel State. Unpublished M.Ed Dissertation, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. Adegbite, A.S. (1991). Parents’ attributions of students’ success and failure and academic performance of selected secondary school in I ... Continue reading---
