Influence of Marriage on the Academic Performance of Female Students in Tertiary Institutions in Sokoto Metropolis

ABSTRACT

This study is on the influence of marriage on the academic performance of female students in science related courses in tertiary institutions in Sokoto metropolis. A total number of three hundred and forty six

respondents were selected as sample for the study; also a total number of six schools were purposively selected. The three (3) instruments used for the research were Adapted version of academic need performance scale questionnaire, self-design marital influence questionnaire and Academic performance scale by Bakare. Three hypotheses were generated and tested using Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient. Some of the recommendations are: Researchers should look more closely at what marriage does to enhance a students’ academic performance at the state level.

Keywords: Academic performance, Marriage, Female Students, Tertiary Institution