Influence of Family Background on Learning Outcome of Agricultural Undergraduates in Indian Conditions

Abstract

Family as an entity teaches many concepts like social, economic, technical, moral concepts to the children for a better living. Thus the contribution of a family in an educational environment is undeniable. Thus this paper attempts to cull out various aspects of family background that influence the learning situation of the agricultural undergraduate students in the Indian conditions. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore of TNAU were taken as the study center. B. Sc. (Agriculture) degree program was purposefully selected. 114 students studying final year were considered for the study by employing saturated sampling technique. Majority of the respondents’ families were found to be economically sound with stable occupation under any one sector. Being hostellers, the parents did not have adequate scope to engage in educational activities and interact with the institution. But they always find ways to back the students in all possible ways in other means.

The Level of Knowledge of Year 6 Students Regarding Urban Farming Through a Hydroponics Questionnaire

“…Exploring the influence of parents' socioeconomic status on students' knowledge of Urban Farming In a study conducted by Krishnaveni and Arunachalam (2021), they investigate how parents' socioeconomic status affects their understanding of urban farming, highlighting the crucial role of family dynamics in shaping the education of agricultural undergraduate students in India. They explore the influence of family background on the learning outcome of agricultural undergraduate students in Indian conditions.…”

“…The socio-economic status of parents and the student's knowledge level about hydroponic methods, a weak positive relationship was discovered, revealing that fathers' socio-economic status does not significantly influence the knowledge level of sixth-year primary school students. Meanwhile, research done by Krishnaveni and Arunachalam (2021), highlights the positive correlation between family occupational status, parenting style, and parents' involvement in their children's education with the students' learning outcomes.…”

“…Many factors can contribute to the knowledge of the students. Sridevi Krishnaveni and Arunachalam (2021) examined how parents' socioeconomic status impacts the knowledge of agricultural undergraduate students emphasizing the influence of family dynamics in urban farming education. While research by (Modupe et al, 2014) shows there is a significant difference between parents' educational qualifications and students' achievement in Agricultural Science.…”