Interrelationships of Approach to Studying, Time Management Skill, Motivation and Academic Performance among Mizan-Tepi University Students
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2010-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The maj or purpose of this study was to examine interrelationships of approach to studying,
time management skill, motivation and academic performance. Questionnaire and
interview were used to gather data from a random sample of 220 (103 male and 117
female) second year Mizan-Tepi University students. Correlational and regression analysis,
factor analysis, ANOV A and t-test were used to analyze quantitative data. Statistically
significant relations were found among approach to studying, time management skill and
academic performance (P<.01). Approach to studying, time management skill and
motivation accounted for the largest proportion of the variance (Adjusted R2 = .28) in
academic performance. Regardless of gender, ANOV A revealed statistically significant
difference in academic performance between deep and surface, and intrinsic motivation and
amotivation predominant students. Also students who were predominant in making and
following a schedule and in organized use of their time obtained significantly higher
COP As than those who tended to procrastinate. Results of data obtained through interview
indicated that the students adopted the strategic approach to studying more often, varied in
their time management skills and had self-determined motivational orientation. It was
concluded that approach to studying, time management skill and motivation were closely
related variables that play vital roles in academic performance. Practical implications of the
findings were discussed.
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Approach to Studying, Time Management Skill