Prevalence of Homesickness Among 1st Year University Students: It’s Impact on Academic Performance (CGPA)

Abstract

This study measures the how common homesickness is among first-year university students and how it affects their academic performances. The study was carried out on 130 students who are aged between17-22 years in Amity University, Bengaluru. In this study 33-item Homesickness Scale was used to gather the information. The result of the study revealed a moderate negative relationship that existed between homesickness and CGPA, (r = -0.374, p < 0.001, df = 128). This indicates that those students who experience the feeling of homesickness at a higher level will display lower performance in academics. This significant correlation shows that homesickness affects students in relation to their performance in academics because of emotional challenges such as stress, loneliness, and anxiety that prevent them from concentrating, staying motivated and participating in class. The results suggests the need for support programs, including peer mentorship, counselling, and socialization activities that help the student to overcome homesickness and get adjusted more effectively.