A STUDY TO ASSESS FACTORS INFLUENCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG B.SC. NURSING STUDENTS IN A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET ON COPING STRATEGIES IN SELECTED COLLEGES OF THE CITY.

Abstract

Introduction: Academic problems occur when students experience mental pressure due to the inability to meet academic demands. These demands include performing well in examinations, answering questions in class, and showing consistent progress in various subjects. Academic difficulties are prevalent across both developing and developed nations. Objectives: The present study aims to assess the factors influencing academic performance among B.Sc. Nursing students. It also seeks to find the association between sociodemographic variables and the factors impacting their academic performance. Based on the assessment of academic problems, the study further intends to develop an information booklet on coping strategies to support and enhance students' academic outcomes. Material and Methods: A quantitative descriptive research approach with a non experimental design was used. A total of 140 B.Sc. Nursing students were selected using a non probability convenience sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Results: Among the 140 samples, 4 students (2.85%) showed mildly influencing factors, 118 students (84.28%) had moderately influencing factors, and 18 students (12.85%) experienced severely influencing factors affecting their academic performance. Conclusion: The study concluded that the majority of B.Sc. Nursing students experience factors that moderately influence their academic performance. A smaller proportion faced severe or mild influences. These findings highlight the need for supportive coping strategies to enhance academic success among nursing students.