Relationship between study habits and academic performance of university students

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between study habits and academic performance among undergraduate students in public universities of Islamabad. The objective was to identify how habits relate to academic performance. Data was collected through a self-developed questionnaire designed with a Five-Point Likert scale. The questionnaire gathered information on different study habits among students and their GPA as academic performance. The data was collected from two departments of two universities by using simple random sampling technique, the study involved a diverse group of students. Chi-square analysis was applied to the collected data to determine the relationships between the variables. The results indicated no direct relationship between study habits and academic performance. However, researching deeper into specific sub-variables, study habits like study schedule and use of ICTs, and active participation had a positive association with academic performance whereas study environment, short breaks, and learning techniques had a non-significant relationship with academic performance. These findings suggest that while overall study habits may not directly influence academic performance, specific aspects of these variables can have a notable impact. This study highlights the complexity of factors affecting academic success and underscores the importance of considering sub-variables in educational research. This highlights the importance of addressing sleep-related challenges to enhance students’ academic achievement.