Effect of study habits and parental support on academic achievement of higher secondary school students

Abstract

Study is a part of life for any one who goes to school or college and every person studies in different ways to some degree or the other. Webster s New World Dictionary defines study as following: the act or process of applying the mind so as to acquire knowledge or understanding, as by reading, investigating, etc, or careful attention to, and critical examination and investigation of, any subject, event, etc. This definition makes it clear that study is an intellectual activity involving the application of our minds for the purpose of gaining knowledge or understanding. Habits help the individual to do something with less effort and thought. They are important and play a crucial role in shaping the personality of the individual. In the field of education habits of thinking regularly, proper reasoning, concentration on study, punctuality etc, help the students in their proper adjustment and learning. newline