ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF HOME-RELATED FACTORS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of home-related factors on the academic performance of secondary school students in the Makran division, Balochistan. Education undeniably plays a vital role in fostering economic growth and enhancing individual well-being, thereby contributing significantly to the overall development and progress of the nation. In education development, the home is considered the basic institution where children prepare and set goals for their future. The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of home factors on students’ performance in secondary schools. The study consisted of 650 male and female students from secondary schools, along with 200 Secondary School Teachers. Questionnaires were used to collect data regarding home-related factors with the help of student and teacher respondents. The students’ performance was evaluated based on their annual examinations and school records. A regression test was applied to measure the influence of different home-related factors on students' school performance. The research study revealed that home-related factors such as sufficient study time at home, a conducive study environment at home, provision of reading materials, school bags, and pens, availability of tuition classes at home, a separate room for children's study, completion of school-assigned work at home, financially sound students, parents' education, and parents' coordination with school management, all influence students' performance. Based on the regression test results (β=0.150, p=0.001), a clear and significant positive impact of home-related factors on the performance of secondary school students was observed. Accordingly, the study recommends that the government should promote school and students’ performance with the help of effective supervision. Additionally, parents should support their children by providing more reading materials at home and being in more frequent communication with school administration to help improve the students' performance in school.