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The influence of psychosocial factors on academic performance of adolescents: a quality assurance project.
Published Jul 1, 2010 · S. Gulzar, T. Ali, Amina Aijaz
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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Abstract
Adolescence is a time of rapid psychological and physiological changes and is associated with anxiety and mental distress. This project looks at the potential of school-based programs to reduce these negative effects of academic performance in both the short- and long-term. This study was conducted in a private school in Karachi, Pakistan between October 1998 and December 2006 on 305 students with low academic performance. Results show that students scoring low grades had a mean of 55 + 2.8 and postintervention score of 56 + 2.6. The intervention package significantly created a difference in reducing the number of students receiving low grades. Qualitative analysis showed that study participants had enhanced self-esteem, confidence levels, positive attitudes towards learning, improved time management and decision-making skills. This suggests that in an academic institution, the presence of a professional support system enhances learning and coping mechanisms.
School-based programs can significantly improve academic performance and enhance students' self-esteem, confidence, and decision-making skills in the short and long term.
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