Academic Self-Efficacy, Parenting Styles and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

This study was designed to investigate the academic self-efficacy, parenting styles and academic performance of secondary school students in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria.The study adopted descriptive survey design. The respondents consisted of three hundred male and female secondary school students who were randomly selected from six secondary schools in Ibadan. Academic Self-Efficacy Form for Learning (SELF), Parental Authority Questionnaire and an Achievement Test were used for gathering information. Three research questions were answered at 0.05 level of significance. Data were analysed using Correlation and Multiple Regression statistical methods. The findings of the study revealed that the independent variables (Academic Self-Efficacy and Parenting Styles) jointly accounted for (73.2%) variance on academic performance. Academic Self-Efficacy contributed more to academic performance with a relative contribution of α = .151, followed by Parenting Styles with relative contribution of α = .106.Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that high academic performance should be encouraged by helping in students by helping them set academic goals which they believe they can achieve and providing a conducive home and school environment