Social Factors and Dropout in Selected Public Primary Schools in Kisumu Municipality Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was about social factors and Pupils’ drop out rate in selected Public primary schools in Kisumu Municipalily. It was guided by four objectives; establishing the profile of the respondents, level of social factors , level of pupils ~drop out, and finding the relationship between level of social factors and level of pupils’ dropout. Using descriptive correlational survey research and exposfactor design, the study employed a sample of 231 primary 8 pupils from a population of 547 in 8 selected Public Primary schools. The study found out that male pupils are more than female ones, level of social factors is fair, level of pupils drop out is fair and that there is a significant positive relationship between level of social factors and level of pupils drop out. Based on the findings of the study, the following are recommended; that for the adaptation of schooling institutions to better respond to the needs of all learners, including discipline and attendance policies that maintain high standards without alienating students from schools, scheduling adaptations that accommodate learners needs, smaller school communities, and more challenging and engaging class work.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter One Page

Declaration A

Declaration B ii

Approval shcet

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Abstract vi

Table of Contents vii

List of Tables ix

Chapter THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

One

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Purpose of the Study 3

Objectives of the Study 3

Research Questions 4

Hypothesis 4

Scope of the Study 4

Significance of the Study 5

Operational Definitions 6

Chapter REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 7

Two

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Experts! Authors 7

Theoretical Perspective 22

Related Studies 25

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Chapter METHODOLOGY 30

Three

Research Design 30

Research Population 30

Sample Size 30

Sampling Procedure 31

Research Instruments 31

Data gathering Procedures 32

Reliability and validity 33

Data Analysis 33

Ethical Considerations 34

Limitations of the Study V 34

Chapter PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 35

Four OF DATA

Chapter FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 43

Five

Findings 43

Conclusion 45

Recommendations 45

REFERENCES V 47

APPENDICES 55

APPENDIX I: Transmittal Letter 55

APPENDIX II: Informed Consent 56

APPENDIX III: Transmittal letter for respondents 57

APPENDIX IV: FACE SHEET; profile of the respondents 58

APPENDIX V: Research Instruments Questionnaire to 59

Determine extent of organizational culture

APPENDIX VI: Record sheet: Pupils’ dropout Rate 61

APPENDIX VII: Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 62