Study Habits and Academic Performance of Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Descriptive Study

Abstract

Students' academic achievement is greatly influenced by their study habits. Academic Success and Study Habits are tied to and dependent upon one another. There are pupils with various degrees of academic achievement who come from various environments, communities, etc. The academic performance of students has been one of the main indicators used to evaluate the quality of education in schools, colleges, universities, and Institutions. It is a complex process that is influenced by several factors, such as study habits. The study aims to study the study habits and Academic performance of undergraduate Nursing students. Materials and Methods: A self-structured questionnaire schedule tool has been prepared to assess the effect of study habits and Academic performance. The tool was given to 100 students of all the 3rd year and 4th year B.Sc. Nursing students in a Google form. Result: In terms of analysis of study habits and academic performance and the Association between Study habits and academic performance, undergraduate Nursing students had above-average study habits, with a median and SD of 66 ± 9.82 and 8 ± 1.69 respectively. The test was done using a chi-square test. There is a statistically significant association between Study habits and academic performance. The p-value=0.000 Conclusion: The study habits of nursing students have a significant impact on their academic performance. The findings underscore the need for educational institutions to provide resources and guidance on developing strong study habits.