Parent Support and Peer Influence as Predictors of Academic Adjustment of Student with Visual Impairment
Parent Support and Peer Influence as Predictors of Academic Adjustment of Student with Visual Impairment

Summary/Abstract: This paper examined parental support and peer influence as predictor of academic adjustment of students with visual impairment in Oyo State with the purpose of identifying the relationship that exist among parental support, peer influence and academic adjustment of students with visual impairment, investigate the joint contribution of parental support, peer influence on the academic adjustment of students with visual impairment and to examine the relative contribution of parental support and peer influence of the academic adjustment of students with visual impairment. The sample consisted of 50 participants (32 males, 18 females) with visual impairment. Questionnaire method was use to collect data for the study. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count, percentages, Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA). The study revealed that there was significant relationship that exist among parental support, peer influence and academic adjustment of student with visual impairment in Oyo state. The study recommends that educational institutions should foster collaborative relationships between parents and educators to promote academic adjustment among students with visual impairments. Regular meetings, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences can facilitate open communication and ensure that parents are informed about their child's academic progress.

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