THE IMPACT OF HOME ENVIRONMENT AND ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This study examined the impact of home environment and academic procrastination on the academic performance of senior secondary school students. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised senior secondary school students in selected secondary schools. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, and correlation analysis. Findings from the study revealed that home environment significantly influences students’ academic performance. Factors such as parental involvement, availability of learning materials, and a supportive home atmosphere were found to positively affect students’ academic outcomes. The study also revealed that academic procrastination has a negative relationship with academic performance, as students who procrastinate tend to perform poorly academically. Based on the findings, it was recommended that parents should provide a conducive learning environment at home and monitor their children’s academic activities. Teachers and school counselors should also educate students on effective time management strategies to reduce procrastination and improve academic performance.