A Comparative Analysis Of High Achievers’ And Low Achievers’ Study Habits, Time Management On Academic Achievement Of The Undergraduate Students In Karachi

Abstract

Study habits are the routine or  patterns of behavior and strategies that are employed by individual to organize and interact with learning content and time management, or the capacity to plan and spend time efficiently on academic activities, are some of the major factors and contributors to academic success. The purpose of the study is to review the connection between the study habits and time management, and how they relate to the academic success of undergraduate students. Using quantitative, correlation research design was established to ascertain the association of study habits and time management practices. A sample of 500 students from public and private universities, across four departments both from the public and private universities participated in the study. Findings showed that there is a significant difference in studying habits and time management between high and low achievers as high achievers reported to have better study habits and time management. Furthermore, an increase in time management and study habits was positively correlated with time management and self-study habits, respectively. Suggestions on improving time management and study habits in undergraduate students include conducting time management seminars, study habit development programs, low achievers specific interventions, promoting the use of self-regulation skills and study the effects of long-term interventions on academic performance.