Factors Influencing the Academic Performance of Students at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University
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https://doi.org/10.54536/jtel.v3i1.7017Keywords:
Academic Performance, Economic Influence, Dietary Habits, Financial Support, AccommodationAbstract
This study examines the socioeconomic, health, and academic factors influencing students’ academic performance, measured by Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU), Bangladesh. Guided by Human Capital Theory, Stress Process Theory, and the Ecological Systems Perspective, the study investigates the following research question: Which factors independently influence CGPA, and how does financial hardship affect academic performance when controlling for confounding variables? A mixed-methods design was used, including data collected from 400 students through stratified random sampling and analyzed using multiple linear regression (OLS). Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) provided qualitative context. Regression results indicate that study time (p < .001) and institutional financial support (stipends/scholarships, p < .001) are the strongest positive predictors of CGPA, while income from employment (p < .05) shows a negative effect, reflecting a study–work trade-off. Normal BMI and homemade food consumption are also significant predictors (p < .001), while female students outperform males (p < .01), and parental education has a modest positive effect. The findings suggest that academic performance is shaped by the interaction of resources, stress exposure, and institutional support. Policy recommendations include expanding need-based financial aid, implementing gender-responsive mentoring, and enhancing student health and nutrition services. These measures are essential for improving academic outcomes in public universities.
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