Relationship between Academic Resilience and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students in Kiambu County, Kenya
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Date
2015
Authors
Mwangi, C.N.
Okatcha, F.M.
Kinai, T.K.
Ireri, A.M.
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Publisher
OMICS International
Abstract
This study sought to establish the relationship between academic resilience and academic achievement among
secondary school students in Kiambu County. A descriptive correlational design was adopted. The sample
comprised of 390 form three students. Data were collected using a demographic form and the California Healthy
Kids Survey-Module B, 2007 version. Academic achievement was inferred from the school performance records.
The main data analysis techniques were Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and regression analysis.
Findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between academic resilience and academic achievement (r
(388)=0.68, p<0.05). The findings are discussed and implications for practice and further research given.
Description
DOI:10.4172/ijscp.S2-003
Keywords
Academic resilience, Academic achievement, Secondary school students
Citation
Int J Sch Cog Psychol 2015, S2:003