1. Factors leading to Poor Scholastic Performance in Adolescents with Normal Intelligence
Dr. Himabindu Singh,
Mrs. Shailaja, Mr. Somashekar, Ms. Rajitha
YUVA – State COE, HYD

2. Introduction
Scholastic performance is extremely important in Adolescent’s life. Poor scholastic performance (PSP) can lead to poor self-esteem, increased risk of dropping out, bullying, emotional disturbances etc.,
Many factors at the level of the adolescents, education environment and family effects scholastic performance even with normal intelligence.
Definition: Study habits are defined “as the regular tendencies and practices that one depicts during the process of gaining information through learning.

3. School Factors Family Factors Personal Factors Being bullied
Chronic illness,
Intellectual or cognitive disability,
Behavioral/ developmental disorders,
Mental health issues such as depression or anxiety,
History of abuse and neglect,
Poor self-concept or self-esteem,
Poor communication skills,
Poor social skills,
Difficulty with listening,
concentrating or sitting still.
School Factors
Being bullied
Disliking, or not feeling connected to the school culture or environment,
Disliking school subjects,
Poor school or academic support, especially in relation to heavy workloads,
Not getting along with teachers or other students at school,
Skipping school because of any of the reasons listed above,
Competing demands on time, such as extracurricular activities.
Family Factors
Parents who aren’t involved in their child’s education
Home environment that doesn’t or can’t adequately support a young person’s learning
Family problems such as relationship breakdowns Competing family or social responsibilities, such as caring for family members, or working outside school hours.

4. There is paucity of epidemiological studies in India to determine the exact prevalence and the causes of scholastic backwardness specially regarding study habits.
This study aims to identify and analyze factors that affect Scholastic performance among adolescents with normal/ average intelligence.

5. YUVA State COE on Adolescent Health, HYD

6. Aim of the study
To evaluate the medical, psychological and social factors effecting Poor Scholastic Performance in Adolescents.
Duration of the study: One year
Study site: Yuva- State centre of excellence on Adolescent health
Study design: Cross sectional observational study

7. Inclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria
Adolescent students between 10years to 18 years male and female, rural and urban reporting to Yuva with medical and psychological problems
With Average and above average intelligence
With significant reduced Scholastic performance (40% and below)
Exclusion criteria
With chronic mental health illness
With below average intelligence
Below 10 years and above 18 years

8. Material & Methods Sampling Method: Purposive sampling.
2706 clients registered at YUVA in that period were screened by Pediatrician for medical problems and on HEADDSS criteria and later by Psychologist who assessed IQ.
About 120 Adolescents both male and female from rural and urban areas with significant reduced scholastic performance and average intelligence were included in the study.

9. Methodology
The Adolescents who registered at Yuva were taken concern to participate in research activity, later socio demographic data was collected .
The Adolescents were screened on HEADDS criteria by Pediatrician.
Psychologist administered test of Intelligence (BKT) & for social maturity levels VSMS was administered. To identify social dependency of the client.
The parents were interviewed & the data regarding study habits was gathered.
Finally Screening tool was administered to identify reasons leading to Poor Scholastic Performance.
The collected data was analyzed statistically

10. Senior pediatrician dealing with Adolescent along with Medical officer and staff nurse

11. Psychologist dealing with Adolescent

12. Tools Used: Consent form Socio Demographic Data Performa
HEADDSS criteria screening tool
Binet kamat Test of Intelligence
Vineland Social Maturity Scale
Screening Tool for reasons related to Poor Scholastic Performance

13. Table-1 shows the details of the variables in parentages
Observation & Results
Table-1 shows the details of the variables in parentages
S.No.
Variables
Total % 1.
Age
10-12
13-15
16-18 50 54 16
41.6%
45%
13.3% 2.
Gender
Male
Female 67 53
55.8%
44.1% 3.
Socioeconomic Status
High
Medium
Low 3
2.5% 4.
Malnutrition
Yes No 66
55%

14. S.No.
Variables
Total % 5.
Chronic Illness
Yes No 23 97
19.1%
80.9% 6.
Poor Study Habits
104 16
86.7%
13.3% 7.
Behavioural Problems 59 61
49.2%
50.8% 8.
Medium Change 50 70
41.7%
58.3% 9.
TV Viewing 66 54
55%
45%
Table 1 shows that low socio economic status, poor study habits and excessive TV viewing is significantly effecting reduce in scholastic performance.

15. Analysis & Discussions
Figure -1-INCIDENCE OF PSP IN RELATION TO AGE and GENDER

16. Analysis & Discussions
Figure -2 - the effect of SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS on Malnutrition
Figure-2 shows that low socio economic status high in malnutrition than in middle socio economic status Most of the experts argue that the low socioeconomic status has negative effect on the academic performance of students (Adams, 1996).

17. Analysis & Discussions
FIGURE-3 - PSP RELATION TO STUDY HABITS IN MALE AND FEMALE ADOLESCENTS
Figure -3 shows that an analysis indicates that when compare to females males are significant in reduced academic performance. The descriptive data reveals that males spend most of the time excessive watching TV, play station, browsing internet leading to reduced academic performance.

18. Analysis & Discussions Figure -4 SHOWS various factors EFFECTING PSP
Figure- 4 shows that chronic illness is not significantly affecting reduce academic performance. Howard Taras., et al., 2005.

19. SES Vs Malnutrition
Association between SES and malnutrition state of the respondents
Chi-Square test value : at 2 Degrees of Freedom ; the p-value is 0.001
This value clearly indicates that there is an association between SES and malnutrition state of the respondents

20. Conclusion
Poor study habits such as studying only before exams and not having any daily schedules for study patterns.
Excessive TV viewing more than 2 hours per day are significantly affecting reduce performance in academics.
It was found that Malnutrition and Medium change is stressful and may cause either temporary or long-term problems with academic performance.
The home environment also affects the academic performance of students. Educated parents can provide such an environment that suits best for academic success of their children.

21. Recommendations
To develop effective study habits and include in the curriculum.
Self regulatory and self monitoring techniques to be provided for students to improve Academic performance.
To involve students in recreational activities especially with physical involvement to divert the students from excessive watching TV and using play station.
The school authorities can provide counseling and guidance to parents for creating positive home environment for improvement in student’s quality of work.

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