Social Class Factors and Academic Well-Being among Public Secondary School Students in Ekiti North Senatorial District, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between social class factors (parent education, occupation, and wealth) and academic well-being among public secondary school students in Ekiti North Senatorial District, Nigeria. A quantitative research design was employed, and a questionnaire was administered on a sample of 324 students. The average academic well-being score indicated a high level (mean=3.29). The majority of parents fell within the middle class across education, occupation and wealth. However, findings revealed no significant relationship between parental social class and student academic wellbeing. Also, the joint contribution of parent education, occupation and wealth was not significant in predicting student academic well-being (F_(3,320)=0.308, p>0.05), suggesting that other factors may play a more significant role in determining academic well-being of public-school students in Ekiti North, Nigeria. The study therefore recommended that educators and school administrators should prioritize creating supportive learning environments that foster academic well-being for all students, regardless of social class background.