Effects of household poverty trap on learners' academic performances: a case of rural high schools in Nongoma Circuit of South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorOmoniyi, Iwaloye
dc.contributor.authorGamede, Bongani Thulani
dc.contributor.authorUleanya, Chinaza
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-20T12:33:13Z
dc.date.available2026-02-20T12:33:13Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.departmentNameLanguages and Social Sciences
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study is to identify the effects of household poverty trap on the academic performances of learners in rural based secondary schools. The descriptive survey design combines qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Random and convenient sampling procedures are respectively adopted to select a sample of 105 participants in the study who comprised 100 learners, and 5 teachers from 5 purposively selected secondary schools. Questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) are used for data collection. The findings of the study indicate that household poverty trap causes absenteeism for learners, affect their health, hamper their learning abilities cum academic performances, and eventually cause some learners to drop-out. Amongst others, the study recommends collaborative efforts amongst stakeholders to combat socioeconomic instability, political unrest, unequal income and unequal distribution of resources in the region. Also, creation of more employment opportunities by the government should be promoted.
dc.facultyFaculty of Education
dc.identifier.citationOmoniyi, I.B., Gamede, B.T. and Uleanya, C., 2019. Effects of household poverty trap on learners' academic performances: a case of rural high schools in Nongoma Circuit of South Africa. AFFRIKA: Journal of Politics, Economics and Society, 9(1), pp.139-165.
dc.identifier.issn2075-6534 (online)
dc.identifier.issn1998-4936 (print)
dc.identifier.otherhttps://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-16841a0603
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10530/58786
dc.issuenumber9 / 1
dc.language.isoen
dc.pages139 - 165
dc.peerreviewedYes
dc.publisherAdonis & Abbey Publishers
dc.subjectAcademic performances
dc.subjectHousehold poverty trap
dc.subjectRural high schools
dc.subjectStereotyping
dc.subjectStigmatization
dc.titleEffects of household poverty trap on learners' academic performances: a case of rural high schools in Nongoma Circuit of South Africa
dc.title.journalAFFRIKA: Journal of Politics, Economics and Society
dc.typeJournal Article
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