Effect of Family Environment on the Learning Performance of Senior Secondary Students
Bimal Kumar Sahu*
M.Ed student
Pragati College Ripur, Chhatisgarh
Email: edi.bimal@gmail.com,9668898803
Dr.Padmalaya Panda**
Asst. Prof of Education,
Pragati College Ripur, Chhatisgarh
Email: drpdp65@gmail.com 8763428538
Abstract
The family is universally recognized as the first and most influential institution in a child’s life. It serves as the primary socializing agency where values, behaviours, discipline, emotional security, and attitudes toward education are cultivated. The present study explores the effect of family environment on the learning performance of senior secondary students, with particular reference to students studying in Government Higher Secondary Schools of Durg district, Chhattisgarh. The study investigates how parental involvement, socio-economic status, emotional climate, educational support, and family structure influence academic achievement. A descriptive survey method was employed, and data were collected from 120 senior secondary students selected through stratified random sampling from rural and urban schools. An adapted Home Environment Questionnaire based on Dr. Karuna Sankar Mishra’s Home Environment Scale was used for data collection. Statistical tools such as Mean, Standard Deviation, Critical Ratio, and t-test were utilized for analysis. The findings indicate that supportive family environments significantly enhance students’ academic performance, while unsupportive or unstable family conditions negatively affect learning outcomes. The study also reveals that locality plays a considerable role, with urban students generally performing better than rural students due to better educational resources and home support systems. Gender differences, however, were found to be comparatively less significant. The research emphasizes the importance of strengthening parental awareness, family-school cooperation, and educational support systems to improve student performance. The paper further contributes to educational research by integrating theoretical perspectives, comparative review, statistical evidence, and practical recommendations for policymakers, educators, and families.
Keywords: Family Environment, Learning Performance, Academic Achievement, Senior Secondary Students, Home Environment, Parental Support.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2607I01VXIVP0002
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