Role-perception as a Factor for Parental Involvement in Primary School Children ' s Schooling: Comparative Analysis from Moshi Municipality and Meatu District in Tanzania

Abstract

This study examined the extent to which parents are ready to take
responsibility in supporting their primary school children ' s schooling.
The study also intended to find out whether there was any significant
difference in role-perception between parents in districts with contrasting
academic records in Tanzania. The findings indicated that parents in
Moshi municipality differed significantly from parents in Meatu district
with respect to role-perception beliefs (p < .05). For instance, parents
in Moshi municipality (M=2.96, SD=.204) as contrasted to parents in
Meatu district (M=2.47, SD=.804) showed stronger beliefs that it is
their responsibility to buy books for their children (p < .001). The study
recommends for intensive sensitization campaigns to enhance parents '
commitments in support of their children ' s education.
Keywords: academic success, home supervision, motivational beliefs
parental roles,