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The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Achievement

by John Harris 1,*
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FER  2023 5(1):40; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fer.20230622
Received: 28 April 2023 / Accepted: 30 May 2023 / Published Online: 22 June 2023
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The impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement is a topic of significant concern in educational research. This paper explores the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), family background, and academic performance among students. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, this study examines how various socioeconomic factors, such as parental education, income, and occupation, influence the educational outcomes of students. The analysis reveals that students from lower SES backgrounds often face greater challenges in achieving academic success, which can be attributed to limited access to resources, lower quality educational institutions, and social disadvantages. Additionally, the paper discusses the potential mitigating factors that can help bridge the achievement gap, including targeted interventions, scholarships, and social support systems. The findings underscore the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities in education to promote equitable access and enhance overall student performance.

Keywords: Socioeconomic factors; - Student achievement; - Academic performance; - Educational disparities; - Achievement gap.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Harris. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Harris, J. (2023). The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Achievement. Frontiers of Educational Review, 5(1), 40. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20230622
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Harris, J. The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Achievement. Frontiers of Educational Review, 2023, 5, 40. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20230622
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Harris J. The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Achievement. Frontiers of Educational Review; 2023, 5(1):40. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20230622
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Harris, John 2023. "The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Achievement" Frontiers of Educational Review 5, no.1:40. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20230622

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Harris J. The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Achievement. Frontiers of Educational Review; 2023, 5(1):40. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20230622
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Harris, John 2023. "The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Achievement" Frontiers of Educational Review 5, no.1:40. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20230622
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Harris, J. (2023). The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Student Achievement. Frontiers of Educational Review, 5(1), 40. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20230622

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