Study Habits among Postgraduate University Students: A Comparative Study

Abstract

The study was conducted to examine the study habits among postgraduate university students of Kashmir. The sample for the present study consists of 400 students pursuing post-graduation in different departments of the University of Kashmir. The descriptive research method was used to conduct the research. A self-constructed tool (2023) was used to collect the data from sample subjects. For the analysis of data, statistical techniques such as the percentage, Mean, S.D and t-test were used. The study found that 20% University Students possess good study habits, 64% University Students have average study habits, and while as 16% University Students fall into poor study habits. The results reflect that 10% professional and 13% non-professional University Students possess good study habits, 76.5% professional and 66% non-professional University Students have average study habits, and 13 professional and 13% non-professional University Students fall into low study habits. Further, results show no significant difference between professional and non-professional University Students on the overall score of study habits.