The Influence of Study Habits and Attitudes to the Academic Performance of Junior High School Students: A Correlational Study

This study explored the influence of study habits and attitudes on the academic performance of junior high school students Lorenzo S. Sarmiento Sr. National High School. The study also aimed to determine the level of study habits and study attitudes in terms of their respective indicators, determine the significant relationship between the variables, and determine what domains of study habits and attitudes influenced their academic performance. This study utilized a quantitative, non-experimental correlational design with 305 respondents among junior high school students. The average weighted mean, Pearson R, and multiple regression analysis were the statistical tools used in this study. The results of the study showed a high level of study habits among junior high school students in terms of budgeting time, taking examinations, reading ability, note-taking, and memory. In addition, the results showed a high level of study attitudes in the junior high school students regarding self-confidence, perception, motivation, and enjoyment. Furthermore, the study observed a high correlation and a significant relationship between study habits and attitudes. This led to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Lastly, all domains of study habits and attitudes showed high ratings as perceived by students.