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Mediating Effect of Problem Behavior on Parenting Practice and Academic Disengagement: A Case Study of Secondary School Students in Mombasa County, Kenya

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  • Maureen Anzemo Atolla

    (Masters Student, Kenya University)

  • Dr. Lucy Mawang

    (Lecturer, Kenyatta University)

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Disruptive behaviors such as arson attacks and violence are a common phenomenon in secondary schools. Problem behavior is a matter of concern among secondary school students and creates a vicious cycle as adolescents are likely to get involved in academic disengagement and ultimately drop out of school. The study investigates the relationships between parenting practices, problem behavior, and academic disengagement among adolescents aged 12–18 in Mombasa County, Kenya. The study utilized correlational design and quantitative methodology. The target population was all the 3286 students in Mombasa County at year two of study in secondary schools. Self-report questionnaires were used to collect data. Regression and mediation analyses were conducted to determine the interrelationships between parenting practices, problem behavior and academic disengagement. Parenting practice and academic disengagement have a negative and significant relationship, r (618) =-.266 (p=0.015

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  • Maureen Anzemo Atolla & Dr. Lucy Mawang, 2025. "Mediating Effect of Problem Behavior on Parenting Practice and Academic Disengagement: A Case Study of Secondary School Students in Mombasa County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(6), pages 5617-5630, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-6:p:5617-5630
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