Examining the Relationship Between Having a Dedicated Study Space at Home and Secondary Students’ Academic Achievement
Keywords:
Dedicated study space, academic performance, secondary education, learning environment, socioeconomic influences, family involvement, study habitsAbstract
The objective of this research was to establish a connection between the existence of a specific place for studying in the house and the secondary school student's academic success. This research was correlational and quantitative. The 10th-grade students were randomly selected from Male Public Secondary Schools in Tehsil Muzaffargarh District Dera Ghazi Khan. There were 340 male Rural and Urban Public Secondary School students. The results showed that although a dedicated study area is strongly associated with academic performance, the relationship is more complex than previously appreciated. Providing a study space does not automatically result in better outcomes; rather, it is dependent on the quality of the environment, potential distractions, socioeconomic challenges, and family dynamics. The findings focus on the use of a holistic approach that integrates good study environments, active family support, equitable resource access, and strategies to establish effective study habits. Insights from these studies provide valuable recommendations for educators, parents, and policymakers working on improving student success through enhanced learning conditions.
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