Impact of Mother’s Profession on Academic Performance of Children: A Sociological Investigation in Gopalganj Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh

Each family has a mother, who serves as the cornerstone of the home. She must take on various roles, both at home and in the wider society. Mothers worldwide, whether employed or not, dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to their children. A mother’s unconditional love for her child is so profound that she would willingly sacrifice her own life. It is regrettable that working women often have to manage several obligations both at home and in the workplace. The main objective of this inquiry is to analyze the correlation between a mother’s profession and her children’s academic achievement. This research used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Quantitative data was obtained via an interview schedule, while qualitative data was acquired through an in-depth interview. A total of 150 participants were selected for quantitative research, while the qualitative data included a small number of sample (10 respondents). The study investigated the correlation between a mother’s profession and her children’s academic performance, using role theory and Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecological system theory. This research categorizes mothers’ jobs in the study region into eight distinct categories. Given the central emphasis on the correlation between a mother’s profession and her child’s academic achievement, the distribution of the mother’s time was also taken into account. The study finds that, there are statistically significant correlation between a mother’s profession and her child’s academic achievement. Parenting approaches indirectly impact children’s academic achievement by influencing their self-perception and drive.