RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: EVIDENCE FROM SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EDO NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT
Keywords:
Academic Achievement, Academic Self-Concept, Edo North Senatorial District, Senior Secondary School Students.Abstract
The study investigated the relationship between academic self-concept and academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Students in Edo North Senatorial District. A survey research design was adopted to achieve the aim of the study. The population of the study consisted of 5,935 Senior Secondary School - One (SSSI) students in the 107 public secondary schools in Edo North Senatorial District. A sample of 362 Senior Secondary School-One (SSSI) students was used for the study. Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire (ASCQ) was used for collection data from learners in senior secondary schools in the area. Content validation of the instrument was carried out to ensure that the items in the questionnaire were clear and unambiguous. A Cronbach reliability coefficient of 0.77 was obtained for academic self-concept. The authors administered the questionnaire (ASCQ) on students. Research question provided was answered using Mean () and Standard deviation (SD). The results showed that the level of academic self-concept of Senior Secondary Schools Students in Edo North Senatorial District was high. The result further showed that there was a positive/significant relationship between academic self-concept and academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Students in Edo North Senatorial District. Based on the findings it was therefore recommended that school authorities should ensure that students with low academic self-concept were provided with an intervention support to improve on their academic achievement.
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