Family Dysfunction, Socio-Economic Status and Effective Learning of Tertiary Level Students in Nigeria

Authors

  • Oluyomi Oyedoyin Akintunde Educational Psychology Unit Department of Educational Foundations University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
  • Janet Eseyin Department of Educational Foundations University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.1010.15606

Keywords:

Family Dysfunction, Socio-economic status, Anti-social behaviours, Learning, Therapy, Coping strategies

Abstract

This paper is concerned with family dysfunction and Socio-economic challenges facing students and coping strategies to adopt in paving way for effective learning at the tertiary level. The concepts of family dysfunction and Socio-economic status and challenges posed are discussed. Impacts of these factors on students’ learning include loss of concentration, poor academic achievement, low self-esteem, indiscipline acts, mental health issues and dropping out of school. Coping strategies proposed for family dysfunction and Socio-economic status challenges include positive mindset, therapy, acquisition of creative skills, cutting costs, and acquisition of entrepreneurial and technology skills. Recommendations made include Self-determination for success, Productive ventures, Provision of adequate school vehicles for transportation and internet connectivity for schools.

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Published

2023-10-24

How to Cite

Akintunde, O. O., & Eseyin, J. (2023). Family Dysfunction, Socio-Economic Status and Effective Learning of Tertiary Level Students in Nigeria. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 10(10), 129–136. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.1010.15606