Factors Contributing to Poor Academic Performance among Undergraduates at Gollis University
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigates the causes of poor academic performance among undergraduate students at Gollis University, Hargeisa, Somaliland. Utilizing a cross- sectional design, a quantitative survey was conducted with 93 respondents from a target population of 310 freshmen students. The research identifies multiple contributing factors categorized into student-related, teacher-related, and family-related factors. Key findings indicate that lack of home study, high absenteeism, peer influence, and negative student attitudes are significant student-related factors. Teacher-related factors include inadequate teaching skills, lack of subject knowledge, and poor teaching methodologies. Additionally, family-related factors such as parents' educational levels, financial problems, and lack of parental involvement significantly affect students' academic performance. The study underscores the need for comprehensive interventions addressing these multifaceted issues to enhance academic performance.
Authors: Mohamed Jama Hussein, Abbas Adam Abdirahman
Institution: Gollis University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402417515