SOCIOECONOMIC INFLUENCES ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: INSIGHTS FROM GOVERNMENT COLLEGES IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

This case study examines the impact of socioeconomic factors on the academic performance of students at Government Islamia Graduate College Sargodha Road, Faisalabad. Employing a survey research methodology, a sample of 300 students from intermediate classes was selected using simple random sampling. Data collection was facilitated through questionnaires, validated by expert opinions and pilot testing, achieving a reliability score of 0.89. The study utilized regression analysis to explore the relationship between socioeconomic variables and academic success. The findings indicate that factors such as matriculation marks, December test scores, daily home study hours, parental education levels, and father’s income positively influence student achievement. Conversely, distance from college, monthly absenteeism, commute time to college, and family size negatively affect academic outcomes. The study suggests further investigation into teachers’ and principals’ perspectives.

Keywords: Socioeconomic Factors, Students’ academic achievement, Government college.