Munuo, Sophia Hernest2019-11-282020-01-082019-11-282020-01-082014Munuo, S. H (2014) The influence of divorce on the academic perfomance of children in selected primary schools in Kisarawe and Ilala districts, Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam.http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4531Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF LC208.T34M86)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of divorce on the academic performance of children with specific reference to primary education. The study sought to identify causes of divorce in Kisarawe and Ilala districts in Tanzania; The influence of parental divorce on school attendance, academic performance/achievements, general and learning behaviour, activities done after school hours, educational attainment/progress and gender and adolescence. Furthermore, the study intended to investigate the role of the society and school in helping children from divorced families cope with the situation. The study was conducted in Ilala district of Dar es Salaam region and Kisarawe district in the Pwani region. The study employed qualitative research approach with some elements of quantitative. The study involved 110 respondents based on their categories. Data collection was made possible by the use of interviews, questionnaires and documentary review. The study reveals that divorce had a negative influence on the academic performance of children in schools in both districts. The influence reveals itself in education attainment, achievement or performance, school attendance, gender and adolescents, general and learning behaviour and activities done after school hours. Lastly, the study reveals that the society, school and government have role to play in helping children from divorced families cope with situation. The study concludes that the current situation of family relationship has brought about some changes and effects to family members including children. The study recommends that government, through relevant ministries, should join hands with NGOs, civil society, parents, religious institutions and school management to work towards supporting children from divorced families in whole process of attaining their education. Further comparative studies should be conducted in other regions, using similar or different methods so as to see whether divorce generates similar effects and the role they should play in helping these children cope with the situation especially in academic progress.enSchool childrenAcademic achievementsPrimary schoolsDivorceKisarawe districtIlala districtThesis