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What district in Mogadishu, Somalia, was the study conducted?
What district in Mogadishu, Somalia, was the study conducted?
Shibis District
What are the requirements for the award?
What are the requirements for the award?
Bachelor of Education
According to the study's abstract, what primary tool was used for data collection?
According to the study's abstract, what primary tool was used for data collection?
Self-administered questionnaires
According to the abstract, what statistical software was used to analyze the collected data?
According to the abstract, what statistical software was used to analyze the collected data?
What is meant by 'family factors' in this study?
What is meant by 'family factors' in this study?
What is the significance of examining the academic achievement of primary school students in the Somali context?
What is the significance of examining the academic achievement of primary school students in the Somali context?
Name two ways teachers can potentially help to bridge the 'poverty achievement gap'.
Name two ways teachers can potentially help to bridge the 'poverty achievement gap'.
What does the study by Rana (2015) conclude in regards to parent/guardian's support for studens?
What does the study by Rana (2015) conclude in regards to parent/guardian's support for studens?
According to the study by Toyin (n.d.) in Delta State, Nigeria, what must be considered when analyzing socioeconomic influences?
According to the study by Toyin (n.d.) in Delta State, Nigeria, what must be considered when analyzing socioeconomic influences?
Besides parents, who has been found to provide support that affects a child being able to overcome an outcome by providing material and affective support to help the child's outcomes?
Besides parents, who has been found to provide support that affects a child being able to overcome an outcome by providing material and affective support to help the child's outcomes?
Give 2 of the 4 districts that boarder Shibis district in Mogadishu.
Give 2 of the 4 districts that boarder Shibis district in Mogadishu.
What do the research findings indicate about the parental support in fostering reading habits between parent and child?
What do the research findings indicate about the parental support in fostering reading habits between parent and child?
What is indicated by a significant presence of sibling assistance with the participants' studies?
What is indicated by a significant presence of sibling assistance with the participants' studies?
When analyzing the data involving the 180 families that participated in the study, which factor demonstrated a significant role in influencing educational outcomes?
When analyzing the data involving the 180 families that participated in the study, which factor demonstrated a significant role in influencing educational outcomes?
What is the name of the university overseeing the submission of this study?
What is the name of the university overseeing the submission of this study?
According to one study referenced in the text, what percentage of the variance in academic outcomes does parental education account for, highlighting its importance in shaping students' success?
According to one study referenced in the text, what percentage of the variance in academic outcomes does parental education account for, highlighting its importance in shaping students' success?
Name one element or 'family factor' that the study aims to analyze?
Name one element or 'family factor' that the study aims to analyze?
What do the findings suggest about a positive academic outcome dependent on whether the parent works formally, or informally.
What do the findings suggest about a positive academic outcome dependent on whether the parent works formally, or informally.
What did data collected from the 2013-2014 China Education Panel Survey (CEPS) use this data for?
What did data collected from the 2013-2014 China Education Panel Survey (CEPS) use this data for?
When comparing one-parent vs two-parent families, what variable indicated higher performance and better grades?
When comparing one-parent vs two-parent families, what variable indicated higher performance and better grades?
What are some key words or phrases associated with a family's 'socio-economic' status?
What are some key words or phrases associated with a family's 'socio-economic' status?
In the studies where there were two parents in the household, what parent's education correlated to children's higher success?
In the studies where there were two parents in the household, what parent's education correlated to children's higher success?
What are parents with a higher level of education likely to do?
What are parents with a higher level of education likely to do?
As of 2025, what is the current population of the target demographic, based on this study?
As of 2025, what is the current population of the target demographic, based on this study?
According to the results of the study, what is the most common level of eduation among the respondents?
According to the results of the study, what is the most common level of eduation among the respondents?
According to the findings of this report, what percentage of participants' fathers have completed non-formal education?
According to the findings of this report, what percentage of participants' fathers have completed non-formal education?
What can help children with disadvantaged backgrounds to avoid impacts from unfavorable family conditions?
What can help children with disadvantaged backgrounds to avoid impacts from unfavorable family conditions?
What is often prioritized among children of unskilled manual parents?
What is often prioritized among children of unskilled manual parents?
When reviewing children in two-parent homes, what results indicate higher academic success in comparison to children from a one-parent home?
When reviewing children in two-parent homes, what results indicate higher academic success in comparison to children from a one-parent home?
What is considered essential in order to foster a more supportive learning environment by lowering the impacts that conflicts have on the child
What is considered essential in order to foster a more supportive learning environment by lowering the impacts that conflicts have on the child
Which factors influence children's cognitive abilities and social-emotional competence?
Which factors influence children's cognitive abilities and social-emotional competence?
What is one common challenge often reported by those of lower Socioeconomic status?
What is one common challenge often reported by those of lower Socioeconomic status?
When referring to household composition or breakdown, how do children perform academically amongst the three listed?
When referring to household composition or breakdown, how do children perform academically amongst the three listed?
The study indicates that a large concern with most schools can be contributed to a decline in which of the key factors listed?
The study indicates that a large concern with most schools can be contributed to a decline in which of the key factors listed?
According to research by Odofin (2018), parental employment has what effect?
According to research by Odofin (2018), parental employment has what effect?
When evaluating the student population, what was used in order to select the participants? (Give 2)
When evaluating the student population, what was used in order to select the participants? (Give 2)
In order to ensure the research was accurate and could provide meaningful insights between family dynamics and academic success, what procedure did the research undergo?
In order to ensure the research was accurate and could provide meaningful insights between family dynamics and academic success, what procedure did the research undergo?
How does the use of questionnaires between parent and child provide a comprehension of family factors/dynamics
How does the use of questionnaires between parent and child provide a comprehension of family factors/dynamics
Insanely difficult: What formula did the researchers use to determine the required sample size from the population of 327 students and parents, and what was the resulting sample number?
Insanely difficult: What formula did the researchers use to determine the required sample size from the population of 327 students and parents, and what was the resulting sample number?
Insanely difficult: Considering the documented shift over the last 50 years regarding families that have undergone structural changes. How does this effect the economic/ social factors?
Insanely difficult: Considering the documented shift over the last 50 years regarding families that have undergone structural changes. How does this effect the economic/ social factors?
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Impact of Family Factors
Impact of Family Factors
Family factors like parental education, socioeconomic status, and family structure affect students' academic outcomes.
Specific Objectives of the Study
Specific Objectives of the Study
Assessing the influences of parental education, socioeconomic status and family structure
The Role of Family in Education
The Role of Family in Education
The primary educational institution where children begin their learning journey.
Parental impact in child education
Parental impact in child education
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Family Factors: Definition
Family Factors: Definition
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Educational Level of Parents
Educational Level of Parents
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Socioeconomic Status (SES)
Socioeconomic Status (SES)
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SES Effect on Achievement
SES Effect on Achievement
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Poverty impact to education
Poverty impact to education
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Two-Parent Family Impact
Two-Parent Family Impact
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Single parent impact
Single parent impact
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Extended Family Impact
Extended Family Impact
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Quantitative Research Design
Quantitative Research Design
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Ethical Considerations in research
Ethical Considerations in research
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Parental Motivation in Education
Parental Motivation in Education
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Study Notes
Overview of the Thesis
- The thesis studies the impact of family factors on the academic achievement of primary school students in the Shibis district of Mogadishu, Somalia.
- The document includes a declaration of originality, acknowledgments and an abstract.
- It also provides a detailed table of contents, lists of figures and tables, and a comprehensive literature review.
Introduction
- The study explores parental education levels, socioeconomic status, and family structure and their effect on students' educational outcomes.
- The general objective is to investigate how these family factors affect academic achievement.
- It seeks to inform educational practices and positively influence educational outcomes for primary school students in Shibis district.
- The study uses insights gained from the research to address a gap in localized studies.
- Educators use the info to create targeted interventions.
- Policymakers use the info to develop initiatives that promote positive family dynamics.
- Families are the historical primary educational institution.
- Collaboration is required between schools and families.
Literature Review
- Studies confirm parental education has a great influence on children's academic performance and experiences.
- Family factors have an influence on the academic achievement of students, particularly in primary education.
- Studies show that family structure also impacts academic achievement.
- It also suggests that parental separation should be avoided and highlights the importance of family structure in children's lives.
- Parental education is crucial in predicting academic achievement.
- Socioeconomic status is a critical determinant of educational outcomes.
- Low socioeconomic status students often encounter emotional and motivational challenges.
- Occupational prestige, income and educational attainment play a major part in determining a families economic standing.
Methodology
- The study uses a quantitative research design that analyses numerical data through structured methods.
- There were 327 individuals in total in the the study population of primary students and parents.
- It used those living in the Shibis district of Mogadishu in Somalia.
- It excluded people that were not primary school students and unwilling or unable to participate.
- It also used a sample of 180 primary school students and parents from the Shibis District of Mogadishu.
- Slovin's formula was used to get the sample size.
- It employed questionnaires for data collection.
- Cronbach's alpha was used to ensure items correlate highly with one another.
Findings and Discussions
- Data were collected from 180 participants to find some key factors on academic performance.
- There are around 61.7% male respondents in total.
- There are around 96.1% that completed only primary education.
- Age demographic shows dominance of students in the sample.
- The most common group was 6-7 years old at 27.8%
- 38.9% of participants are in grades 5 and 6.
- 99.4% attend private schools, showing a preference for private education.
- Student performance is rated as "very good" by 48.3% of respondents.
- There are around 58.3% of fathers that had no formal education.
- 47.2% of mothers completed no formal education.
- 67.2% say they have little or no support doing homework from their parents.
- 60% of respondents have siblings who help them with their studies, in contrast, 40.0% do not.
- There are 51.7% that report experience conflicts within their families that impact their academic performance.
- 32% say that family celebrated achievements sometimes.
- Family socioeconomic status shows a Pearson correlation when linked with a moderate positive relationship to academic success.
Conclusions and Recommendations
- Education serves as a foundation for personal and societal growth and academic success for future endeavors.
- Academic performance is related various family factors; parental education, SES, and family structure.
- Parental education level, SES, and family structure are pivotal in determining students experiences and success.
- Families with higher SES have a better access to resources.
- It is recommended to support families in promoting education and schools must prioritize parental involvement and workshops.
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This thesis investigates the impact of family factors on the academic achievement of primary school students in Mogadishu, Somalia. It focuses on parental education levels, socioeconomic status, and family structure. The study aims to inform educational practices and influence educational outcomes.
