A Study Of The Influence Of Study Habits On The Academic Performances Of Senior Secondary School Students

A STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT

The study investigated the effects of study habit on the academic performance of students’ using some selected senior secondary schools in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State as a case study. The study employed a descriptive research survey type. One hundred and twenty (120) students were randomly selected from six senior secondary schools in the area. The instrument utilized for the study was a questionnaire named “Study Habit and Study Attitude Scale”(SHSAS). Three  hypotheses were tested and the result showed that the study habits of the students, method of study, and the school environment, student personality and peer group all affect the academic performances of students in secondary schools. Data was analyzed using Pearson moment  correlation.

Based on the findings, appropriate parental counseling programme needs to be organized for parents that will educate them on how to motivate their wards to cultivate good study habits in order to enhance their academic performance. Hence, it is suggested that similar research with relevant research methodology should be used in carrying out research in other states of the federation to ascertain the degree of conformity which this research have on the study habit of all senior secondary school students in Nigeria.

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