Influence of sporting success on school attendance among pupils in Lawra municipality, Ghana

Abstract

This study's primary goal was to determine how sporting success influences school attendance among pupils in Lawra Municipality in Upper West, Ghana. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional research approach. In all, 2,047 students took part in the study. The pupils were chosen using a census sample technique. Secondary data was collected on the participants in relation to the research questions. Inferential statistics (correlation and independent sample t test) and descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation) were employed to analyse the findings. The research revealed that an increase in level of sporting success corresponds to an increase in school attendance among pupils of Lawra Municipality. Significant differences existed in school attendance between successful and unsuccessful sports participants. Successful sports participants attended school (M = 43.99) more than unsuccessful sports participants (M = 42.92). Significant gender differences existed in school attendance between male (M = 42.32) and female (M = 44.75) sports participants with females attending school more than males. It was suggested that GES and school administrators should offer students adequate opportunities or competitions so they can excel in sports, which will have a beneficial impact on their attendance at school.