The Impact of Maternal Employment on Children’s Educational Attainment at Primary School Level: A Sociological Study of Working Mothers in Khairpur City

Abstract

It is a widely acknowledged fact that sustainable national progress is inextricably linked to the active socioeconomic participation of all its citizens. Within this framework, a mother’s employment is a significant factor in national development and familial well-being. The present quantitative research project examines the multifaceted impact of mothers’ employment on their children's educational attainment and psychosocial development. Data was collected via a structured 52-item questionnaire from 261 working mothers employed in government sectors within Khairpur city, Sindh, utilizing a convenience sampling technique. As the primary agents of socialization, mothers are crucial to a child's development; this study specifically investigates correlations between maternal employment and children's scholastic performance and self-confidence. The collected data was rigorously analysed using IBM SPSS software (Version 26), employing descriptive statistics to quantify the results. The findings indicate that children of working mothers significantly improved their academic grades, participated more frequently in extracurricular activities, and developed greater confidence and independence. This study contributes valuable empirical evidence from a specific socio-cultural context, adding new meaning to the existing body of research and highlighting implications for policy supporting working families.

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