The Effect of Parental Economic Status on Students' Academic Performance in Public Day Secondary Schools in Busia County, Kenya

@article{1709278,
      author = {Imo Imunyo Eric, Dr. Simon Kipkenei, Dr. Paul Obino},
      title = {The Effect of Parental Economic Status on Students' Academic Performance in Public Day Secondary Schools in Busia County, Kenya},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {12},
      pages = {1042-1045},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709278.pdf},
      abstract = {This study examined the effect of parental economic status on students' academic performance in public day secondary schools in Busia County, Kenya.  A cross-sectional survey design involved 355 Form 4 students from 9 randomly selected schools. Data was analyzed using correlation and regression analysis with SPSS version 25. The study revealed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.703, p < 0.001) between parental economic status and academic performance. Regression analysis showed that economic status explained 83.1% of variance in academic performance (R? = 0.831). Key findings: 75.2% of households earned below KSh 10,000 monthly, 67% of household heads had primary education or less, and the standardized coefficient (? = 0.754) indicated strong economic influence on academic outcomes. Parental economic status significantly influences academic performance. Targeted interventions addressing economic disadvantage could substantially improve educational outcomes.},
      keywords = {Parental economic status, academic performance, socio-economic factors, secondary education, Busia County, Kenya},
      month = {June},
  }