Effects of Study Habits on Student’s Academic Success based on the Gender

Abstract

Study habits have a significant impact on a students’ academic success or failure. Research studies have revealed that there is gender-based differences in the study habits of the students which have led to anomalies in their academic performance. This research was conducted to investigate the study habits of students based on their gender and how they affect their academic performance. A sample of grade eleven students including 237 boys and 150 girls from schools in Sri Jayewardenepura education zone, Sri Lanka was used for the study. It was found that girls are more likely than boys to follow study habits. The social roles expected from each gender also has caused a difference in how the study habits are applied to the learning process. This situation is also considered in several studies as a barrier in developing good study habits. According to the findings and suggestions of this study, both girls and boys must focus on adopting good study habits for better academic performance. It is the responsibility of teachers and parents to support and motivate students to practice them.