Impacts of Study Habits on the Academic Performance of Grade 11 STEM -7 Senior High school students of Arellano University Juan Sumulong Campus S.Y 2020-2021: A Qualitative Analysis

Due to the sudden transition from junior high school to senior high school as well as the transition from the conventional way of learning to distance learning, it is imperative to understand the determinants of SHS students' academic achievement. Many researchers find that study habits play a vital role as another aspect connected with academic performance.  The research aim of this study focuses on the impact of study habits to academic performance as well as how students of Grade 11 STEM-7 of Arellano University Juan Sumulong Campus S.Y. 2020-2021 develop study habits in a distant online learning environment. The data collected from the survey and one-on-one interview of the twelve (12) respondents are coded and analyzed in a qualitative approach to gain results. The findings reveal a positive relation between students' study habits and their academic performance. Due to the individuality and diversity of each respondent, study habits such as using social media during exam week and listening to music while studying have varying effects on students. All students should also ascertain which study habits work for them and refine these study habits to gain higher grades. A variety of factors have influenced students' study habits as a result of this research.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements….............................................................................ii

Abstract…………………………………………………..............................................iii

Chapter 1- Introduction…………………………………………………………………….1-9

            1.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………..……....1
            1.2 Statement of the Problem……………………………………………...…….3
            1.3 Purpose …………………………………………………………………..…………….4
            1.4 Significance of the Study………………………………………………...……. 4
            1.5 Research Questions……………………………………….……………...……. 6
            1.6 Scope and Delimitations…………………………………………...………….. 8

Chapter 2- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE……..…….……………….. 10-24

            2.1 Background of the study………………………………………………..…....10
            2.2 Types of Study Habits………………………………………………...………..11
            2.3 Factors that affects Study Habits…………………………..……………..13
            2.4 Online Learning and Teaching……………………………………..……...15
            2.5 Effect of Study Habits to Academic Performance…………….…16
            2.6 Study Skills and Attitude………………………………………...……..…..18
            2.7 Characteristics of High Performing Students ………………….…...20
            2.8 Characteristics of Low Performing Students ……………………...21
            2.9 Definition of Terms …………………………………………………………...22

Chapter 3- Research Methodology ………………………………………..….. 25-29

3.1 Research Design………………………………………………...………...…....25
            3.2 Sampling Procedure……………………………………………...………..…..25
            3.3 Data Collection Technique……………………..……………………….…..26
            3.4 Data Analysis……………………………..…………………………….…...…….27
            3.5 Validity……………………..……………………………………………………….…27
            3.6 Assumptions of the Study……………...…………………………..……..27

Chapter 4- Findings and Analysis…….……………………………….…………… 30-79

4.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………....30
            4.2   General Characteristics of Students…………………………….…….31
            4.3   Current Study Habits of Students……………..………………….…….32
                        4.3.1 Reading………..………………………..………………………….….33
                        4.3.2 Note Taking…………..………………………..…………………..35
                        4.3.3 Passing on Time ………..………………………..…………….….37
                        4.3.4 Reviewing Lectures…………..………………………..………...39
                        4.3.5 Engaging in Social Media During Class………………....41
                        4.3.6 Preparing Before Class…………………………………………..42
                        4.3.7 Preparing for Quarterly Exam……………………………...44
                        4.3.8 Using Social Media During Exam Week………………....41
                        4.3.9 Listening to Music While Studying………………………...48
                        4.3.10 Putting Effort and Creativity to School Works…....49
            4.4 Factors that Affect Study Habits of Students………………….…. 51
                        4.4.1 Home Environment………..……………………..…………….51
                        4.4.2 Work and Financial Stability………..……………………...54
                        4.4.3 Peer Pressure………..……………………….……………………..57
                        4.4.4 Social Media………………………………………………………. 59
                        4.4.5 Family Stress..………..………………………..………………….61
                        4.4.6 Time Schedule………..………………………..………………….. 64
                        4.4.7 Internet Connection………..…………………………………. 66
                        4.4.8 Teachers’ Role in Class………..………………………..……...68
                        4.4.9 Gadgets and Devices………..………………………..………… 70
                        4.4.10 Mental Health………..………………………..………………….72
                        4.4.11 Attitude Towards Studying………..……………………….74
            4.5 Summary of the Relationship of Study Habits and Academic
                    Performance ………..………..……………………..……………………..…. 76

Chapter 5- Conclusion and Recommendations………………………....... 80-84

5.1 Summary………………………………………………………………..………....80
            5.2 Conclusion……………...…………..…………………..………………...……….80
            5.3 Recommendations……..………………..…………………………………...82
            5.4 Advice for Future Researchers……………………………………………..84

Bibliography………………………………………..…………....……………………….. 85-90