The Relationship between Study Habits and Academic Performance: A Case of University of Cape Coast Distance Learners

Abstract

This paper examined the relationship between study habits and the academic performance of students on the University of Cape Coast distance education programme. A Study Habits Inventory for Distance Learners (SHIDL) was used to collect data. A total of 879 participants took part in the study. ANOVA, t-test of independence, and Pearson’s Product Moment correlation coefficient were used in analyzing the data. The results showed that a statistically significant relationship exists between study habits and academic performance of distance learners on one hand and mode of preparing assignments on the other hand. It is therefore concluded that successful academic performance depends on the development of good study habits. By implication, academic counseling needs to be focused on good study habits.