Influence of Negligent Parenting on the Management of Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
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Date
2023
Authors
Mutunga, Bernard
Guantai, Hellen
Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
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EdinBurg
Abstract
Discipline management in Kenyan secondary schools has become increasingly complicated,
with many studies citing parenting style as a major determiner of its effectiveness. One of the
major parenting styles that is dominant in the 21st Century is Negligent parenting, hence this
study sought to establish how it influences management of students’ discipline in schools. The
style is characterized by a lack of parental involvement, supervision, and responsiveness. The
study aimed to investigate the association between negligent parenting and student discipline
management to shed light on the unique challenges and implications in this context. The
research utilized a descriptive survey design and incorporated both quantitative and qualitative
approaches. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules from a sample
size of 552 respondents, comprising students, principals/deputy principals, guidance and
counselling masters, and parents' representatives within public secondary schools in Meru
County. The study findings reveal that negligent parenting style has a statistically significant
influence on student discipline management (χ2=26.428, df=1, p=0.000<0.05). The study
concludes that addressing negligent parenting behaviors is crucial for effective student
discipline management in schools. Therefore, it is recommended that parents be encouraged to
increase their involvement, supervision, and responsiveness to their children's needs to promote
a more disciplined school environment. The findings of this study hold implications for
educational policymakers, school administrators, and parents in developing targeted
interventions and strategies to address the impact of negligent parenting on student discipline.
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Keywords
Negligent parenting style, management of students' discipline, public secondary schools
Citation
Mutunga, B. ., Guantai, H. ., & Mbirirhi, D. M. . (2023). Influence of Negligent Parenting on the Management of Students’Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Education, 3(2), 30–46. Retrieved from https://edinburgjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-education/article/view/198