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Influence of Family Income Level on Academic Performance Among Secondary School Students of Kitswamba and Rugendabara-Kikongo Town Councils, Kasese District, Uganda
Author: Biitikoro Nason Masereka, Tukur Muhammad and Abdul-Rahim
Publisher: IAA Journal of Education
Published: 2023
Section: Faculty of Education
Abstract
The study investigated the impact of parental income on students' academic performance
in secondary schools in Kitswamba and Rugendabara-Kikongo town councils in Kasese
District. A cross-sectional research design was used, with data collected from 286 students
and five head teachers. The findings showed that family income significantly influenced
students' academic performance. The findings have implications for parents, teachers,
policymakers, and administrators in the education sector, emphasizing the importance of
parental income in determining academic success