Home Environment and Students Discipline in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Oyam District

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine how the home environment impacts students' discipline in selected public secondary schools. The specific objectives were to: explore the influence of parental support on students' discipline in these schools; investigate the effects of household chores on students' discipline; assess the relationship between family size and students' discipline; and analyze the impact of domestic violence on students' discipline in the selected public secondary schools. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design following mixed method approach with a sample of 136 respondents comprised of head-teachers, teachers, students, parents, career masters, Directors of Studies (DOS), Senior woman teacher and deputy head-teachers. Data collection instruments included interview guide, questionnaires, and focus group discussions. With a correlation of.686**, the results showed that parental support significantly affects students discipline in the chosen public secondary schools. Regression study revealed that shifts in parental support account for 24.5% of the variation in students’ discipline. Furthermore, the study found that, with a correlation of.342**, household chores significantly affect students discipline in Oyam District. The regression results predicted that 30.4% of the variation in students' discipline is attributed to changes in household chores, suggesting that any alterations in this area could lead to a 30.4% change in student discipline. The study also found a positive significant relationship between family size and students' discipline in the selected schools, with a correlation of .589**. According to the regression analysis, family size explains 31.3% of the variation in students' discipline. Finally, the study demonstrated a positive significant relationship between domestic violence and students' discipline, with a correlation of .421**. The regression analysis predicted that changes in domestic violence account for 32.1% of the variation in students' discipline. Basing on the above, it is concluded that home environment affect students discipline. The study recommends that parents and children experiencing domestic related issues should be given counseling and guidance services so as to help them understand their roles in proper child upbringing; and other further areas that deserve investigations were equally suggested.