Attitudes Towards Homework Among Tribal Secondary School Students in Tripura: A Comparative Study of Children of Working and Non-Working Mothers

Abstract

This study compares the homework attitudes of children of working mothers (CWM) and children of non-working mothers (CNWM) in tribal secondary school students of Tripura, focusing on the influence of mothers’ employment status, students’ grade levels (Class 9 to 12), and gender. A sample of 272 students (136 boys and 136 girls) was selected from three districts -West Tripura, Khowai, and South Tripura using purposive and data were collected using random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Z-scores, independent samples t-test, and two-way ANOVA. Findings revealed that most students had average to below-average attitudes towards homework. A significant difference was found between students of CWM and CNWM, with those from non-working mothers showing more favorable attitudes. Two-way ANOVA results indicated significant effects of grade level and mother’s working status, as well as a meaningful interaction between them. Additionally, female students from non-working mothers showed the highest positive attitudes towards homework.