EXPLORING STUDY HABITS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A COMPARISON OF PAKISTANI PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY STUDENTS

Abstract

The present study was conducted to examine the study habits and academic achievement of students enrolled in public and private secondary schools in Pakistan. The sample consisted of 100 secondary school students selected from District Gujrat, Punjab. Students’ study habits were assessed using a standardized study habits and attitudes survey, while academic performance was measured through their previous year examination results. The findings of the study revealed that students from private schools demonstrated comparatively better study habits than those from public schools. However, no statistically significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of their academic performance. Furthermore, the results indicated a significant interaction between socioeconomic background and type of school in shaping students’ study habits, whereas this interaction was not evident in their academic achievement. The study highlights the importance of developing effective study habits among students and suggests that both school environment and socioeconomic factors play a role in shaping learning behaviors. The findings have important implications for educators, policymakers, and parents in improving students’ academic outcomes.