Exploring the Factors Contributing to Poor Academic Performance among Senior Secondary School Students: A Case of Wamakko Local Government Area, Sokoto State
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The principal aim of this research paper was to examine the social, psychological, and economic factors that contribute to poor academic performance (PAP) among senior secondary school students with special reference to Wamakko Local Government Area (WLGA), Sokoto State, Nigeria. We utilized a semi-structured questionnaire, in-depth interviews (IDI), and focus group discussions (FGD) to collect data from 220 enrolled senior secondary school students, 10 teachers, and 5 school principals. The statistical results revealed that numerous factors harm the academic performance of students in secondary schools. The results indicate that poor time management (75%), language barriers (74%), and financial constraints (70%) adversely affect the academic performance of senior secondary school students in WLGA. The study concludes with suggestions aimed at improving students’ academic performance.
Authors: Kamal Muhammad Sani, Maryam Mamman Adam, Safiya Garba Nadama, Fatima Abdullahi Muhammad, Madina Sani Udu, Fatima Mohammed, Abdulmumini Yusuf Datti
Institutions: Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W6909921307