Child Labour, Single Parenting As A Correlate Of Academic Attainment

This study examined how child labour and single parenting affect the academic performance of secondary school students in Ondo State, Nigeria. The researchers surveyed 200 students using a questionnaire and tested three hypotheses about the relationships between these factors and school performance. The findings showed that both child labour and single parenting have significant negative associations with students' academic achievement. The study recommends that parents manage their time better to support their children's educational success.

Key points

• A significant correlation exists between child labour and students' academic performance
• A notable relationship exists between parenting type and academic performance
• A significant association was found among child labour, single parenting, and academic performance
• Child labour and single parenting adversely impact students' academic performance
• Parents should allocate their time effectively to support academic success

Limitations

The study used a descriptive survey design without a control group, so it can only describe associations rather than establish causation. The sample of 200 respondents from one state may not represent all of Nigeria, and the study does not specify other potential confounding factors affecting academic performance.