Factors Contributing to the Academic Performance of Students in a Private University in Kenya: A Case of Daystar University.
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2010
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Common Ground Research Networks
Abstract
There are student-related factors that significantly contribute to the academic performance of undergraduate students in the universities. This study aimed at identifying the factors that contribute to the academic performance of undergraduate students in the universities, using Daystar University as a case. The study also sought to establish the perception of students on the factors that contribute to their academic performance in the university. The study employed both descriptive and path analyses in establishing the factors that contribute to the academic performance of students in the university. Students’ final high school grade, English Language proficiency, self-regulatory learning strategies and extrinsic goal orientation were observed to have direct effects on the academic performance of the students in the university. On the other hand, self-efficacy, locus of control, intrinsic goal orientations and personality traits were observed to have indirect effects on the academic performance of students in the university. Most of the students perceived the self-regulatory learning strategies to be the greatest determinant of their academic performance in the university. There is need for students as well as their mentors to promote the positive contributors while discouraging the negative ones while enhancing the students’ academic performance in the university. Transitional issues from high school to tertiary level of education should not be overlooked as a factor contributing to the academic performance of students in the university. Further research is required on the external factors that contribute to the academic performance of students in the university. A replica of the same study in other universities within the country was also deemed necessary.
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Academic Performance, Undergraduate Students, Prior High School Grade, English Language Proficiency, Self-regulatory Learning Strategies, Goal-orientations, Attitudes, Personality Traits, Age
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Karimi, Florah K.. 2010. "Factors Contributing to the Academic Performance of Students in a Private University in Kenya: A Case of Daystar University." The International Journal of Learning: Annual Review 17 (8): 63-76. doi:10.18848/1447-9494/CGP/v17i08/47184.