Influence of Vandalism on Academic Performance of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Matungu Sub-County, Kenya

Bristone S.M.N. Otukho; Jane Amunga

doi:10.51867/ajernet.5.3.80

Authors

Bristone S.M.N. Otukho
bristoneotukho19@gmail.com
Mount Kenya University, Kenya https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5014-3621
Jane Amunga Kaimosi Friends University, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2301-845X

Keywords:

Academic Performance, Discipline, Indiscipline, School Vandalism

Abstract

This study looked into the relationship between academic achievement and student indiscipline in public secondary schools in Kenya's Matungu Sub-County. Examining the effects of vandalism of instructional materials was the main goal. Inspired by the social learning and the self-determination theories, the study employed a descriptive survey design that combined qualitative and quantitative techniques. The study's target population comprised of 16356 pupils, 327 class teachers, 42 guiding and counselling teachers, and 42 deputy principals. Deputy principals, guidance and counselling teachers, class teachers, and students made up the target group. Using stratified random sampling, 391 respondents were chosen as a sample. The sample size for the study, which was carried out at a single school, was determined using Slovin's formula. Interviews and questionnaires were used to obtain data. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, such as means, frequencies, and percentages. Experts evaluated the questionnaire's validity, and the test-retest approach guaranteed its reliability. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27.0.1, employing statistical methods such as regression analysis and percentage calculations. The findings suggest that a variety of leadership techniques must be used in tandem for efficient disciplinary management in educational settings. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) utilize these findings to enhance the in-service training of educational administrators. Additionally, it highlights the significant detrimental effect of vandalism on students' academic performance and advises schools to implement preventive measures such as improving security and fostering a culture of respect for school property. To address school vandalism and its impact on academic achievement, the study recommends implementing increased security measures and fostering respect for school property as preventive steps. This approach would provide a more comprehensive understanding of how indiscipline influences academic achievement over time.

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