THE EFFECT OF NUCLEAR AND JOINT FAMILY SYSTEMS ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS

This research investigates the influence of Nuclear and Joint Family System on the academic achievements of the students of intermediate level. The aim of this research is to explore that if nuclear family setup exerts more positive influence on the academic achievements of intermediate students or not. The sample for this investigation would consist of intermediate students of 1st year and 2nd year from Sargodha and Mianwali. Both male and female students living in joint and nuclear family systems, from age group of 16-18 years would be included in this study. The qualitative survey research design would be adopted in this research and the data about the participants would be gathered by using a self-administered questionnaire. It is hoped that findings of this study would support the hypothesis that influence of nuclear family in making a student academically successful is greater than joint family system. The results would be drawn after analyzing questionnaire responses of the students. This research would be beneficial for teachers, parents and students in overcoming the academic problems related to family structure. This research would highlight the problems that the students may face while living in a joint family structure. This research would also be helpful in knowing that which kind of home environment would be supportive for their children’s academic achievements .For teachers this research would provide the reason that domestic aspects like family structures are also involved in making a student successful academically.