Effect of Parental Education on Academic Performance of College Going Girls

Abstract

80 college going girls of Bhilai township between the age group of 18 – 23 years were selected for the study. Survey was conducted with the help of questionnaire method. Information regarding educational level of their parents was collected. Academic performance, which is a part of educational growth was assessed by the percentage of marks obtained by the subject ,for the last three consecutive years.The study revealed that academic achievement of adolescent girls with higher Parental educational level was significantly high