scholarly journals THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Hamidu Jada ◽  
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Ali Giginyu ◽  
Muhammad Mutah ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Psychological Effect ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
E Learning

The study assesses the Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Academic Performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprises of the total number of undergraduate students in Federal University Dutse (FUD) which is 10,710 of both male and female. While the sample size of the study was based on Research Advisor (2006) table, which is 370 respondents. Simple Random Cluster Sampling was used for this study. However, after the data was collected, it was analyzed and interpreted using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 21) computer software program. Primary data were mainly obtained using structural questionnaire. The specific objectives are as follows; to: determine the Psychological Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Academic Performance of FUD, identify the relationship between COVID-19 Pandemic and Students’ academic performance of FUD and determine the Challenges militating against Students’ Academic Performance during COVID-19 Pandemic of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The collected data for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics i.e. frequency distribution and percentages. The study covered regular FUD undergraduate students, thus, postgraduate students, IJMB students, remedial and others were delimited. The research is significant which could serve as a document and a guide to government policy makers, National Universities Commission etc, a guide for those who want to study psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic on student academic performance especially in Nigerian Universities and provides some vital information on psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Students’ academic performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Result revealed that 79% as a majority of the respondents agreed that Covid-19 Pandemic has Psychological Effects on Students’ Academic Performance of Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The research if published will be significant to provide a way out for Students’ Academic Performance during Pandemic. The following recommendations have been made as: government should provide available and effective e-learning programmes, effective and functional entrepreneurships must be provided in University and other institutions, therefore, the study also recommended for further study.

scholarly journals Relationship of Academic Performance and Academic Self-Concept with Career Decision-Making among UPM Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Siti Nadhirah Mohd Zaini ◽  
Ahmad Aizuddin Md Rami ◽  
Nurazidawati Mohamad Arsad ◽  
Mohd Ashraff Mohd Anuar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Career Paths ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Grade Point

Abstract: Choosing the right career paths relevant to their future is probably one of the most challenging decisions confronting the majority of adolescents. Hence, recognition of the factors affecting students’ career decisions is more important than ever. This study aimed to investigate the effects of academic performance and academic self-concept in relation to career decision-making among UPM undergraduate students. A quantitative research design using a questionnaire was utilised. The questionnaire, one touching on academic self-concept and the other on career decision-making, was disseminated to the respondents via emails and through social network services in the form of Google Forms. For data on academic performance, the researcher based it on the students’ current Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) results. The Multi-stage cluster sampling method was employed to a total of 171 final-year undergraduates from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The data were analysed using SmartPLS 3. The result of partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) revealed that the students’ academic self-concept directly and significantly affects their career decision-making. However, there is no direct relationship between academic performance and career decision-making. This study found that developing students’ academic self-concept can assist them to decide on their career paths.   Keywords: Academic achievement, Academic self-concept, Career choice, Higher education

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF CONSEQUENCES, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND DRUG CONSUMPTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN ONE UNIVERSITY IN JAMAICA

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (spe) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fay Williams ◽  
Bruna Brands
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Drug Consumption ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Objective: determine the prevalence of drug use and to investigate the relationship between knowledge of consequences and drug consumption as well as the relationship between academic performance and drug consumption among university undergraduate students in Jamaica. Method: the study uses a cross sectional design. A total of 250 undergraduate students were selected through a randomized cluster sampling process. A modified survey instrument consisting of over 70 items relating to socio-demographics, knowledge of consequences, drug consumption and academic performance measures was used to test the research question and hypothesis. Results: the findings revealed low levels of drug usage as well as problematic usage, however, there was a weak negative yet statistically significant correlation between the academic performance and alcohol use (r=-.139, p=.028) which suggested that an increase in alcohol usage is associated with reduction in academic performance. The independent T test also revealed a statistically significant difference between those who used alcohol and those who did not use alcohol in the past 12 months based on academic performance. Conclusion: the findings will inform policy decisions regarding drug use and the provision of intervention services. It is recommended that this research should be extended to other universities in Jamaica.

scholarly journals Influence of Private Forest Land to Farmers Welfare in Yogyakarta Special Province

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Su Ritohardoyo
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Social Forestry ◽  
Forest Land ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Factors Affecting

Forest people land use pratices with economic and ecological orientation have been developed in the vicinity of forest areas. Nevertheless, policy makers view this development as detrimental to the forest it self. Forestry programs directed to accommodate public participation are uniformly designed and implemented, ignoring the physical and social variantion of rural areas. Thus there is a need for research on spatial variation of the social forestry program especially related to its success and impact on welfare. The research is carried out in Yogyakarta speial province employed a survei method and spatial approach. Stratified cluster sampling is used on the basis of variations in physiographic characteristics. Secondary data are also collected in forms of literatures and previous research in the field. Primary data are obtained through a structured interview using a set of questionnaires. Data are analyzed using simple tabulation method as well as statistical techniques.The research shows that in general people forest land use has been sucessfully implemented in the province. It is important to note that a more successfull implementation of people forest land use is found in the private rather than government initiated forest. In the less accessible areas people forest land use activities are much more successfull than in the accessible ones. Social forestry land use in the volcanic slope physiography is much better than that in either undulating or karst areas. Among important factors affecting the success of people forest land use are land ownership, education level, technology, land accessibility and percentage of plant growth. It is also confirmed that accessibility is the most important factor affecting the success of an people forest land use. The research also reveals that people forest land use has been very important in improving the farmers welfare. A composite indicator shows that the welfare of farmers is much improved after the adoption of people forest land use, with the highest achievement is obtained by farmers in the volcanic slopes.

MODEL OF PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE USING SOCIAL NETWORKING

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oye Nathaniel David ◽  
Adam Mahamat Helou ◽  
Nor Zairah Ab.Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
The Social ◽  
Old Friends

Social networking sites have created a new social dimension where individuals can increase their social awareness by keeping in touch with old friends, making new friends, getting new data or products and gathering information in other aspects of everyday life. This helps individuals become more knowledgeable, which is very beneficial for students. Based on this, the paper proposed a model of perceived influence of academic performance using social networking. The proposed model was interpreted based on the academic performance of FSKSM (Faculty of computer Science and Information systems) students using SNSs in UTM. The study confirmed that majority of students agreed the social networking media have positive influence on their academic performance. Hence there is need for FSKSM policy makers to evolve strategies to guide and ensure that social networking sites are adopted mostly for academic purposes especially among the undergraduate students of the faculty.

A Study of the Application of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to E learning among undergraduate students in India- A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 243-252
Author(s):  
Mridul Gupta ◽  
Sai Keerthana Thammi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

Technological developments in the field of education have paved the way for e-learning. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and online certification courses have become widely popular among students especially those in higher education. Today, E-learning platforms have provided the end users the opportunity to pursue online certifications, gain knowledge and skills, and learn from experts in different fields from the comfort of their homes. Students are an important stakeholder in this knowledge transfer process. Therefore, it is important to understand their attitude towards e learning and their expectation from such platforms. This paper attempts to study the concept of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in e-learning among undergraduate students in India to understand their perception and behaviour towards e-learning. The main research methods used were: the questionnaire for primary data collection, journals and research articles for secondary data collection. Excel and Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) were used to process the collected data, test the hypotheses, statistical analysis, analyse the results and achieve research objectives. Microsoft Word was used for textual representation of final results and interpretations. Hypothetical model based on TAM was framed and six research variables were identified for the study: Perceived Usefulness, Capability, Perceived ease-of-use, Intention to Use, Trustworthiness, Actual Use. The research helped to understand the components of TAM, analyse and identify the relation between TAM and E learning, and revealed that undergraduate students in India have positive perception of E-learning.

scholarly journals The relationship between Personality Traits, Learning Styles and Academic Performance of E-Learners

Open Praxis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabia Luqman Siddiquei ◽  
Dr Ruhi Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Relationship

The rapid growth of e-learning has greatly influenced the educational system across the globe. Personality traits and learning styles are both likely to play considerable roles in influencing academic achievement of e-learners. Based on this foundation, a study was designed that attempts to establish the missing links between personality traits, learning styles, and academic performance of students enrolled in various e-learning courses. University students (N=144) completed the Big Five Inventory (BFI), Index of Learning Style (ILS) and reported their grade point average (GPA). One of the Big Five traits i.e. extraversion was positively related with all four learning styles whereas neuroticism was negatively related with all four learning styles. It has also been revealed that GPA was positively correlated with three personality traits and was negatively correlated with neuroticism. Similarly GPA was positively correlated with three learning styles. Finally, there were no significant differences in learning styles and personality traits of e-learners in terms of gender. Implications of these results are expected to help academics, managers, and policy makers for implementation of future e-learning strategies in Pakistan.

scholarly journals DO TIME MANAGEMENT FACTORS IMPEDE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT? : A CASESTUDY – SOHAR UNIVERSITY, OMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-212
Author(s):  
Farooq Salman Alani ◽  
Firdouse Rahman Khan ◽  
Abdulrazzaq Tuama Hawas
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Performance Achievement ◽  
Management Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose: The objective of the research study is to critically analyze the factors impeding time management towards students’ academic performance achievement. Design/methodology/approach: The study was carried out using a well-defined questionnaire collecting samples from 164 undergraduate students studying in the Faculty of Business, Sohar University, Sultanate of Oman from a population of 700 undergraduate students. For the study, the cluster-sampling method was adopted. SPSS was used to perform the statistical analysis. Findings: The empirical results reveal that none of the claimed factors related to time management influence the academic performance of the students. The students’ performance is purely based on their efforts and on their own self-management. Thus, it was concluded that it is the responsibility of the students to manage their time for which they should make their own plans. Practical Implications: The study confirms that the student's stay at the hostel facilitates them to improve their academic performances. It is also interpreted that the students are carried away by the domestic work during their stay at home, parents should take utmost not to deprived of their time for study. Parents should make necessary arrangements to reduce their travel time. Students should have their own self-control and self-commitment to manage and plan their own time for study purposes. Originality/value: The research work is of its first kind as it focuses on the impact of time management factors on the academic performances of the students.

The Roles of Device Ownership and Infrastructure in Promoting E-Learning and M-Learning in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad R. Pratama ◽  
Lori L. Scarlatos
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
School Students ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Better Than

In developing countries, where most people have cell phones (even when they don't have reliable electricity or internet service), e-learning and m-learning offer great opportunities for educating a vast populace, particularly in rural communities. This article presents an analysis of primary data from over one thousand secondary school students in Indonesia, the fourth most populated nation in the world, to determine how they are using e-learning and m-learning and how device ownership influences that. The findings from the logistic regression models show that mobile devices are more important than traditional PCs in promoting e-learning, while tablets are better than smartphones for promoting m-learning. Having access to free wi-fi is equally important. Students who prefer m-learning on mobile devices over traditional e-learning activities on PCs tend to be more active and collaborative learners. These findings can help inform policy makers in improving the educational attainment in Indonesia and other developing countries.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Online Interaction and Academic Performance of Distance E-Learners in a Nigerian University

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-33
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Online Interaction ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
University Policy ◽  
Instructor Interaction ◽  
Learner Interaction ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Nigerian University

Distance e-learners are expected to participate in an e-learning environment and interact with the content, colleagues and facilitators through distance education technologies. Learning environment goes a long way to determine student’s academic performance. Hence, this study tends to find out relationship between online interaction and distance e-learners. The purpose of the study was to analyze the correlation that exists between learner-content-interaction (LCI), learner-learner-interaction (LLI) and learner-instructor-interaction (LII) and academic performance of distance e-learners in a Nigerian university. Two research questions were designed to guide the study. A descriptive design of survey type was adopted for the study and a questionnaire was used to collect the quantitative data. The study was conducted in four selected study centres of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and a total of 1,025 participants completed the survey-based questionnaire. The researchers used Spearman’s correlation to determine if correlation exists on each type of interaction. The findings of this study revealed that learner-learner-interaction was the only factor that was significant(r = .066, p-value = .034), with very small weak correlation out of the three types of interactions discussed in this study. Findings also revealed that all the three types of interactions were significant (LCI, r= .121** p=0.009; LII, r=.108*, p=0.018; LLI, r = .105*, p = 0.023) for female distance e-learners but none was significant for male distance e-learners.Based on the findings of the research, recommendations have been made which will assist Nigerian university policy makers and course developers with a view to improving the academic performance of distance e-learners.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Factors Influencing Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students: A Case Study of Rabindra University, Bangladesh (RUB)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-135
Author(s):  
Ariful Islam ◽  
Sanzida Tasnim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The University ◽  
Negative Factors

A proverb goes that education is the backbone of a nation. No nation can step up without educating the nation. Quality education is achieved by the better academic performance of the students. Indeed, the university is the tertiary education where the undergraduate students are enrolled to appropriate academic excellence that can be transformed to better the nation. There are a variety of positive and negative factors that affect the academic performance of undergraduate students. Here, this study endeavors to identify the success and failure factors influencing the academic performance of Rabindra University, Bangladesh. In doing so, this study is conducted based on primary data. Convenient and cluster random sampling method has been used. Two different questionnaires and opinionnaire are developed for both students and faculties as the instruments of data collection and the 4-point Likert scale of measurement is used to analyze the responses. The findings show that regular attendance, regular study, hard work, dedication & self-Confidence and Support by family members and others have a high impact on the academic performance of undergraduate students. On the other hand, insufficient effort in studying, lack of interest in the subject, the noisy and unfriendly environment in the institution influence inversely. This result will surely help the students, faculties and administration to design policies convenient for the education system of the university and the nation as a whole.

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