Unlocking Academic Potential: The Role of Demographics and Study Habits

Southern Leyte State University is proud to point out the newest academic product from its diligent faculty members, Dr. Tibus and Dr. De Gracia. Their very provocative research, "Are Demographic Profile and Study Habits Precursors of Academic Performance Among English Majors?” goes into the more subtle elements that influence students' achievements. This research paper by Dr. Tibus and Dr. De Gracia looks into the varied aspects of a student's background and study practices, which determine his academic career. In this paper, they applied Walberg's Theory of Educational Productivity to the data collected from 31 BSED English majors. The independent variables considered in this paper include parental education, availability of study gadgets, availability of reading materials, and hours spent studying. The results are interesting and surprising. While a weak positive correlation between gadget availability and academic performance was established, too many gadgets seemed to undermine study habits. But more importantly, no demographic or study habit factor appeared to be significantly correlated with academic performance, suggesting that other factors such as student aptitude and quality of instruction may be more significant. This study not only enriches our understanding of academic performance but also challenges educators to look beyond conventional wisdom in supporting students. Southern Leyte State University applauds Dr. Tibus and Dr. De Gracia for such a commitment to advancing the research of education, thereby inspiring positive change within academia and beyond. This article aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education