A comparative study on the academic performance of left-behind and non-left behind children
Evidence from Kaski District, Nepal
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13063640 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sushil Sharma (0000-0002-1982-0506, Tribhuvan University, corresponding author), Bhimsen Devkota (0000-0001-7191-801X, Tribhuvan University), Devaraj Acharya (0000-0003-0847-4836, Tribhuvan University), Surendra Giri (0009-0008-5167-4079, Tribhuvan University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Comparative Migration Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2214-594X • E-ISSN: 2214-8590 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature (PUBLISHER • SG) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s40878-025-00475-7 |
| OpenAlex | W7117490971 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 30 |
This study explores the academic performance of left-behind children (LBC) and non-left-behind children (NLBC) along with their mutual comparison. Employing a cross-sectional survey method, data were gathered from grade five students of the Kaski District of Nepal through cluster sampling techniques encompassing all five local bodies as a cluster. The sample comprised 784 children representing 43 schools including 392 from LBC and an equal number from NLBC. The schools were selected through systematic random sampling (SRS) with children further selected through probability proportionate sample to size (PPS). The application of the Mann–Whitney U test revealed minute differentials in academic performance across subjects such as Social Studies, Science, English, Mathematics and overall between LBC and NLBC. These variances, quantified through effect sizes (r) below the threshold of 0.1, denote a state of nominal effects. Moreover, an exploration of parental migration scenarios encompassing both parents on migration, father on migration, and mother on migration uncovered minor disparities in academic performance, with effect sizes signalling practical insignificance. This study places a prominent emphasis on the fundamental role of parental support and active involvement in shaping academic accomplishments, presenting the perspective that both LBC and NLBC can attain academic excellence when nurtured appropriately. In its broader implications, this research informs targeted intervention strategies and support frameworks, predicting a holistic development pathway and seamless integration of these children within the evolving educational landscape of Nepal
Cluster (spacecraft · Cluster sampling · Excellence · Intervention (counseling · Perspective (graphical · Sample (material · Sample size determination · Test (biology · Global Educational Reforms and Inequalities · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nepal
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |