Effects of Parental Socioeconomic Status on the Academic Achievement of Students in Vihari District, Pakistan

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of parental socioeconomic status on University students' academic achievement. The population of the study consisted of all university-level students in the Vehari District of Punjab, Pakistan. The study's scope was restricted to Vehari District's 150 government high schools for boys. The study's scope was further reduced to include just university students. A basic random sample procedure was used to identify five university students who would adequately reflect the population. Data were gathered using a self-developed structured questionnaire because the study was a survey. Personal interactions were employed to obtain data. Following the collection of data, it was sorted, categorised, and dissected. Coefficients and Anova were employed in the statistical analysis of the data. After conducting a quantitative analysis of the data, the analysts made the assumption that the academic success of optional university courses is influenced by the parents' financial situation, degree of instruction, word-related level, and wage level. Based on the findings, it was proposed that unemployment should be managed. Students with little financial resources should be offered scholarships, free books, and other stationery. It was also recommended that the government take action to improve the socioeconomic standing of the populace.