Authors : Addmore T. Muruviwa and Lundi Wana
Abstract: The study examines the problems faced by children from single parent families on their academic achievement. The objectives of the study are to identify the problems or challenges faced by students from a single parenthood setup on their academic achievements at the University of Fort Hare. There is an understanding that there are many factors that affect student’s academic performance especially for those from single parent families. In this study a triangulated design was utilized to collect empirical data. Closed ended questionnaires and a semi structured interview guide were used to capture the ideas of the students at the University of Fort Hare who come from single parent families. The findings revealed that students from single parenthood face difficulties on their academic achievement due to many reasons. This is because of the fact that their parent’s education, income and family structure have an impact on the student’s academic achievement.
Addmore T. Muruviwa and Lundi Wana, 2018. Single Parent Families and Their Effect on Children’s Academic Achievement in Rural South Africa. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 15: 69-76.