Father-Child Attachment Styles, Social and Emotional Loneliness as Predictors of Basic Science and Technology Subject Academic Achievement in Rivers State Nigeria

Abstract

Father-child attachment styles, social and emotional loneliness as predicting academic achievement in basic science and technology subject in Rivers State was investigated. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The correlational design was used with a sample of 513 senior secondary one (SS1) students. The sample was drawn using Taro Yemen formula, and the multistage sampling technique was used to draw nine secondary schools from the three senatorial districts of Rivers State. Instruments used for data collection were father-child relationship inventory (FCRI), social and emotional behaviour towards relationship network (SEBTREN). The instruments had a Cronbach Alpha of 0.78 for (FCRI) and 0.72 for (SEBTREN). Data was analyzed using multiple regression method to answer research questions and hypothesis. Findings revealed that father-child attachment styles jointly and independently predicted studentsrsquo academic achievement. Social and emotional loneliness had a moderate relationship jointly and independently with academic achievement. Recommendations were made accordingly. nbs