Asnake, Mulat (PhD)Ibrahim, Milka2019-03-192023-11-052019-03-192023-11-052018-10http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/16895Achievement motivation is a global phenomenon that exists almost in every individual. In many western nations, achievement motivation is one of the recurrently researched topic. Nonetheless, in our milieu only few researches exist in account of the theme. The main purpose of the study was to examinethe role of parenting dimensionsand socioeconomic status on achievement motivation of children in two selected primary schools of Bole sub city, Addis Ababa. To conduct the study, quantitative correlational and regression modelwasemployed. The sampling technique employed for this study was a blend of simple and stratified random sampling. Accordingly,a total of 198 grade 4 and 5 respondents were taken from Addis International Academy and Bole Ethio-China friendship primary school as a source of sample respondents for the study.Data were collected through questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, Pearson product moment correlation and step wise regression analysis. The findings of the study revealed that Broad-spectrum parental dimensions(parental nurturance, parental control, parental structure, parental provision of autonomyand parental consistence) were found tohave relation with achievement motivation of children. Out of these parental dimensions parental control and autonomy provision are found significant contributors for achievement motivation.In general, income and educational level of mothers had beenfound the most important underlying factor that relate and contributes to children’s achievement motivationexcept father income and educational level. Parenting dimension was found to be independent of predictor variable (income and educational level of parents) except mother's income per month.Overall, significant difference between male and female children’ in their achievement motivation and the type of parental dimensionthey have receivedwas observed. Finally, recommendations were forwarded based on the major findings so as to improve or enhance achievement motivation of children.enThe Impact of Traditional Gold Miningon Students Academic EngagementThesis