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Risk factors for scholastic backwardness in children
K Haneesh1, P Krishnakumar, Sowmya K Sukumaran
1Department of Pediatrics, Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Medical College, Calicut, India.
Indian Pediatrics
|March 19, 2013
Summary
Identifying risk factors for scholastic backwardness in children is crucial. Parental education and employment significantly impact academic performance, highlighting the role of social and family factors.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Scholastic backwardness affects numerous children globally.
- Understanding its underlying causes is vital for effective intervention.
- Previous research has explored various contributing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors associated with scholastic backwardness in children.
- To compare children with scholastic backwardness to peers with good academic performance.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study was conducted involving children aged 6-12 years.
- Participants were recruited from a child guidance clinic and a control group with good academic performance.
- Data collection included medical history, developmental assessments, and parental socio-economic information.
Main Results:
- A significant proportion of children with scholastic backwardness exhibited intellectual impairments (mental retardation, borderline intelligence) and developmental issues (microcephaly, undernutrition, stunted growth).
- Chronic medical conditions (epilepsy, asthma, congenital heart diseases) and sensory deficits (visual, hearing, speech impairments) were also prevalent.
- Parental educational level and employment status showed statistically significant differences between cases and controls.
Conclusions:
- Scholastic backwardness is multifactorial, influenced by individual child characteristics and socio-familial environment.
- Parental socio-economic factors play a critical role in a child's academic success.
- Interventions should address both individual needs and family support systems.
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