IMPACT OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT LAW ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE STUDENTS AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL
Keywords:
Corporal Punishment, Academic Performance, Achievement, Awareness, Educational OutcomesAbstract
Corporal punishment in schools has been a persistent and contentious issue worldwide. This comprehensive research article investigates the effects of corporal punishment laws on students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Kasur District, Pakistan. The study explores the prevalence of corporal punishment, its impact on academic achievement, and the awareness and opinions of teachers and students regarding its implementation. The research instruments involved were the students’ questionnaire (Cronbach Alpha, 0.69), which consisted of 53 items regarding the effect of and awareness about corporal punishment, and the teachers’ questionnaire (Cronbach Alpha, 0.92) which consisted of 49 items regarding corporal punishment law. The population of this study consisted of all secondary school teachers along with all students enrolled in secondary schools in Kasur district. Employing a descriptive research and survey design through a multistage random sampling technique, 32 schools, 125 teachers, and 750 students were selected; this research delves into the relationship between corporal punishment and students' educational outcomes, providing valuable insights into a critical aspect of the educational landscape. For the further implication of this research, it should be conducted on a large scale.
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