A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS’ OCCUPATION, HOUSEHOLD INCOME LEVELS, AND PUPILS’ RETENTION IN UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN BUNDIBUGYO DISTRICT.
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https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v2i5.88Keywords:
Parents’ Occupation, Household Income, Universal Primary Education, UPE Schools, Pupil Retention, Education Access, Bundibugyo DistrictAbstract
Background.
While the UPE policy has significantly increased enrollment rates in primary schools, there is still a high rate of school dropout, particularly in rural areas. This study examined the relationship between parents’ occupation, household income levels, and Pupils’ retention in Universal Primary Education Schools in Bundibugyo District.
Methodology
The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study using the mixed method; a sample of 210 respondents was obtained from a population of 460 participants. Simple random sampling, convenience sampling, and purposive sampling were employed to select study participants. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. The researcher used descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and linear regression to examine the study findings.
Results.
117 (58.5%) were male respondents, and 68(50.7%) of pupils had less than 3 years of enrollment in the current school. There was a strong positive correlation (0.729) between household income and pupils’ retention in primary schools, which indicates that higher household income is associated with better retention rates. There was a strong positive correlation (0.702) between parents’ occupation and pupils’ retention, indicating that the nature and stability of parents’ jobs significantly affect their children’s retention in school.
Conclusion
The strong positive correlation between household income and pupils’ retention highlights that higher-income families are better positioned to provide essential educational resources and support.
The strong positive correlation between parents’ occupations and pupils’ retention indicates that the nature and stability of parents’ jobs are critical factors influencing retention rates.
Recommendations.
Based on the findings, the government should implement programs that provide financial assistance to low-income families to help cover educational costs, such as uniforms and other supplies.
The government should come up with initiatives that encourage parents to engage in their children’s education, such as workshops and seminars that highlight the importance of parental involvement.
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