SEARCH ARTICLE

23 Pages : 356-366

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-IV).23      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-IV).23      Published : Dec 2018

Academic Performance of Students in Mathematics and English: A Case Study of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

    The present study investigates the major factors associated with academic performance of students in Mathematics and English. The data are collected from matric level students who have passed the 9th class examination in the area of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan through questionnaire. The performance in these two subjects is measured through scores of students in 9th class board examination in these subjects. Significant factors in the performance in these subjects are measured through Chi-square test of association. The analysis conclude that the factors area, accommodation, daily study hour, parent’s education and parent’s concept of Mathematics and English were found to be significantly associated with the performance in these two subjects.

    Academic Performance, Chi-square, Student’s achievements, Socioeconomic status, Association
    (1) Dost Muhammad Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Amjad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Islamia College, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Inayat Ullah Alamgir
    Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. Abstract

01 Pages : 1 - 9

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).01      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).01      Published : Jun 2022

Students SES status and Test anxiety of the Undergraduate University Students

    This paper was to study the relationship between socio economic status and test anxiety of undergraduate students. All the undergraduate students of all the departments of Sargodha University were the population. A sample pertaining 550 students were selected through multistage random including 181 male and 369 female students, selecting 50 students from 11 departments. Instruments were adapted socioeconomic status survey for students and Test Anxiety Scale (WTAS). After pilot testing both the instruments on 100 students, Cronbach Alpha value for WTAS was 0.79, and SACQ was 0.90. The study was descriptive and survey. Analysis of data was done through frequencies, means, percentages t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson r. The majority of students showed a moderate level of SES as well text anxiety, female undergraduate students are of higher SES level and text anxiety than males, and no relationship between SES and test anxiety of the undergraduate students was found. A recommendation is that students may be exposed to group projects, seminars and guidance, and counseling sessions regarding test anxiety.

    Socioeconomic Status, Test Anxiety, Undergraduate Students
    (1) Farah Shafiq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ahmad Bilal Cheema
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saifullah Khan
    Lecturer, Government College Farooka, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

20 Pages : 207 - 213

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).20      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).20      Published : Jun 2022

Unveil the Dilemma: Run Away Children

    "Runaway children" is a growing issue. Print, electronic, and social media highlighted and reported many cases daily. Multidimensional factors are responsible. This study aims to highlight the factors responsible behind and to suggest solutions for families and persons concerned. The assessment of the factors is based on the statements of runaway children. The empirical work focused on 50 children aging from 9 years to 17 years. Structured interviews were carried out. The results indicate that the highest proportion of runaway children was due to violence at home, at school/madras, and at the workplace.Punishments, violence against children, poverty, and strict behavior were pointed out as major causes. Soft and friendly behavior, provision of basic needs including education, parents' guidance, violence free environment without punishment play a role in minimizing the incidence. Extra curricular activities - sports, Boy Scout, and Girl Guide are the key at the school level.

    Runaway Children, Violence at Home, School/Work Place, Socioeconomic Status, Poverty
    (1) Bushra Yasmeen
    Associate Professor, School of Sociology, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ramzan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shadab Iqbal
    Lecturer, School of Sociology, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

16 Pages : 155-168

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).16      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).16      Published : Dec 2024

Investigating the Impact of Deviant Factors on the Psychological Well-being of Schoolchildren in South Punjab

    Positive psychological well-being is essential for engaging children in school and family life. This research examines the influence of deviant factors (virtual violence, bullying, and socioeconomic status) on the psychological well-being of schoolchildren in rural South Punjab. Using convenience sampling, 200 male students from government lower-secondary schools across six districts were recruited for this quantitative cross-sectional research. AMOS 21.0 was used to apply Structural Equation Modeling to assess the impact of deviant factors on the students’ psychological well-being. The results reveal that virtual violence causes a 15.1% variance, representing the most considerable negative impact on schoolchildren’s psychological well-being among all deviant factors. This research concludes that the three deviant factors affect students' emotional resilience and mental state, resulting in their poor psychological well-being. Hence, it is strongly recommended that school management, teachers, and parents collaborate to create a healthier environment through awareness programs and parental guidance initiatives.

    Psychological Well-Being, Bullying, Virtual Violence, Socioeconomic Status, Schoolchildren
    (1) Rabia Munir
    PhD Scholar, Faculty of Applied Social Science (FSSG), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.
    (2) Norsuhaily Binti Abu Bakar
    Associate Professor, Faculty of Applied Social Science (FSSG), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.