Determinants Of Study Habits of Grade Six Pupils: Basis for Intervention Activities

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—— This study assessed the factors affecting the study habits of 165 grade six learners. These factors include physical, physiological, and environmental factors. The profile of the respondents showed that the sample consisted of 53.3% males and 46.7% females. Majority of the respondents (68.5%) are 12 years old or older, while the remaining proportion are 9, 10 or 11 years of age, while the monthly family income, majority (78.8%) belong to the lowest income bracket, ₱10,000 or lower. The respondents’ assessment of the physical, physiological, and environmental factors revealed several important practices and conditions that promote or lead to good study habits. Among the physical factors, the most notable specific factors include submitting projects and assignments on time, taking notes during discussion, helping and collaborating with classmates, and taking good care of one’s health. Of the physiological factors, the most noteworthy are the ability of the teacher to provide sufficient explanation for difficult lessons and parents’ support. Among the environmental factors, teacher’s teaching strategy, learning resource provider, and ability to create a safe learning environment are the most important in promoting good study habits. The findings further revealed that when grouped by profile variables, there are no significant differences in respondents’ assessment of each of the three factors, implying that both sexes, all income groups, or all age groups perceived the extent of these factors in the same way. Keywords — Study Habits, Physical Factor, Physiological Factor, Environmental Factor