Dr. Himabindu Singh, Mrs. Shailaja, Mr. Somashekar, Ms. RajithaYUVA – State COE, HYD

Scholastic performance is extremely important in Adolescent’s life. Poor scholastic performance (PSP) can lead to poor self-esteem, increased risk of dropping out, bullying, emotional disturbances etc.,

Many factors at the level of the adolescents, education environment and family effects scholastic performance even with normal intelligence.

Definition: Study habits are defined “as the regular tendencies and practices that one depicts during the process of gaining information through learning.

Personal Factors•Chronic illness, •Intellectual or cognitive disability,• Behavioral/ developmental disorders, •Mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, •History of abuse and neglect, •Poor self-concept or self-esteem,• Poor communication skills, •Poor social skills, •Difficulty with listening, concentrating or sitting still.

School Factors•Being bullied• Disliking, or not feeling connected to the school culture or environment, •Disliking school subjects,• Poor school or academic support, especially in relation to heavy workloads, •Not getting along with teachers or other students at school, •Skipping school because of any of the reasons listed above,• Competing demands on time, such as extracurricular activities.

Family Factors•Parents who aren’t involved in their child’s education• Home environment that doesn’t or can’t adequately support a young person’s learning• Family problems such as relationship breakdowns Competing family or social responsibilities, such as caring for family members, or working outside school hours.

There is paucity of epidemiological studies in India to determine the exact prevalence and the causes of scholastic backwardness specially regarding study habits.

This study aims to identify and analyze factors that affect Scholastic performance among adolescents with normal/ average intelligence.

YUVA State COE on Adolescent Health, HYD

Aim of the study

To evaluate the medical, psychological and social factors effecting Poor Scholastic Performance in Adolescents.

Duration of the study: One year

Study site: Yuva- State centre of excellence on Adolescent health

Study design: Cross sectional observational study

Inclusion criteria: Adolescent students between 10years to 18 years male

and female, rural and urban reporting to Yuva with medical and psychological problems

With Average and above average intelligence With significant reduced Scholastic performance (40%

and below)

 

Exclusion criteria With chronic mental health illness With below average intelligence Below 10 years and above 18 years

Material & Methods

Sampling Method: Purposive sampling.

2706 clients registered at YUVA in that period were screened by Pediatrician for medical problems and on HEADDSS criteria and later by Psychologist who assessed IQ.

About 120 Adolescents both male and female from rural and urban areas with significant reduced scholastic performance and average intelligence were included in the study.

Methodology

The Adolescents who registered at Yuva were taken concern to participate in research activity, later socio demographic data was collected .

The Adolescents were screened on HEADDS criteria by Pediatrician.

Psychologist administered test of Intelligence (BKT) & for social maturity levels VSMS was administered. To identify social dependency of the client.

The parents were interviewed & the data regarding study habits was gathered.

Finally Screening tool was administered to identify reasons leading to Poor Scholastic Performance.

The collected data was analyzed statistically

Senior pediatrician dealing with Adolescent along with Medical officer and staff nurse

Psychologist dealing with Adolescent

Tools Used: Consent form Socio Demographic Data Performa HEADDSS criteria screening tool Binet kamat Test of Intelligence Vineland Social Maturity Scale Screening Tool for reasons related to Poor Scholastic

Performance

S.No. Variables Total %

1. Age10-1213-1516-18

505416

41.6%45%13.3%

2. GenderMaleFemale

6753

55.8%44.1%

3. Socioeconomic Status

HighMediumLow

35067

2.5%41.6%55.8%

4. MalnutritionYesNo

5466

45%55%

Observation & ResultsTable-1 shows the details of the variables in parentages

S.No. Variables Total %5. Chronic Illness

YesNo

2397

19.1%80.9%

6. Poor Study HabitsYesNo

10416

86.7%13.3%

7. Behavioural Problems

YesNo

5961

49.2%50.8%

8. Medium ChangeYesNo

5070

41.7%58.3%

9. TV ViewingYesNo

6654

55% 45%

Table 1 shows that low socio economic status, poor study habits and excessive TV viewing is significantly effecting reduce in scholastic performance.

Analysis & DiscussionsFigure -1-INCIDENCE OF PSP IN

RELATION TO AGE and GENDER

Analysis & DiscussionsFigure -2 - the effect of SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS on

Malnutrition

Figure-2 shows that low socio economic status high in malnutrition than in middle socio economic status Most of the experts argue that the low socioeconomic status has negative effect on the academic performance of students (Adams, 1996).

Analysis & DiscussionsFIGURE-3 - PSP RELATION TO STUDY HABITS IN MALE AND

FEMALE ADOLESCENTS

Figure -3 shows that an analysis indicates that when compare to females males are significant in reduced academic performance. The descriptive data reveals that males spend most of the time excessive watching TV, play station, browsing internet leading to reduced academic performance.

Analysis & DiscussionsFigure -4 SHOWS various factors EFFECTING PSP

Figure- 4 shows that chronic illness is not significantly affecting reduce academic performance. Howard Taras., et al., 2005.

SES Vs Malnutrition

Association between SES and malnutrition state of the respondents

Chi-Square test value : 13.714 at 2 Degrees of Freedom ; the p-value is 0.001

This value clearly indicates that there is an association between SES and malnutrition state of the respondents

• Poor study habits such as studying only before exams and not having any daily schedules for study patterns.

•Excessive TV viewing more than 2 hours per day are significantly affecting reduce performance in academics.

•It was found that Malnutrition and Medium change is stressful and may cause either temporary or long-term problems with academic performance.

•The home environment also affects the academic performance of students. Educated parents can provide such an environment that suits best for academic success of their children.

To develop effective study habits and include in the curriculum.

Self regulatory and self monitoring techniques to be provided for students to improve Academic performance.

To involve students in recreational activities especially with physical involvement to divert the students from excessive watching TV and using play station.

The school authorities can provide counseling and guidance to parents for creating positive home environment for improvement in student’s quality of work.

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