Impact of Parents’ Financial Participation on Academic Performance among Students in Selected Universal Secondary Education Schools in Kumi District, Uganda. A cross-sectional study.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51168/a9yp6483Keywords:
Parental participation, school financing, academic performance, financial management, USE schools, Kumi DistrictAbstract
Background:
Parental participation in school financing is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of educational quality and student performance, particularly in Universal Secondary Education (USE) schools. This study examines the relationship between parents’ participation in school financing and students’ academic performance.
Methodology:
A cross-sectional study design was used, involving teachers, students, and parents from selected USE schools in Kumi District. Quantitative data were collected through structured questionnaires and school records. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic characteristics and levels of parental participation. Pearson product-moment correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship.
Results:
The majority, 84% of teachers, held degree qualifications. Teachers’ ratings indicated low parental financial participation in school financing (44.2%). Students revealed that many parents paid school fees in installments (20.9%), which negatively affected attendance and access to school activities. A strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship was found between parents’ participation in school financing and students’ academic performance (r = 0.967, p = 0.007). However, no significant relationship emerged between parental involvement in financial management and students’ performance (r = –0.116, p = 0.750).
Conclusion:
Parents’ participation in financing school activities significantly contributes to improved student academic performance. However, their involvement in financial management processes does not influence learning outcomes.
Recommendations:
Strengthen parent-school engagement; implement sensitization programs on timely fee payment; promote transparency in school budgeting; and encourage comprehensive parental support for academic activities.
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