ISSUES FACED BY ACADEMIES ATTENDING STUDENTS ALONGSIDE SCHOOL CLASSES: A SURVEY STUDY AT SECONDARY LEVEL

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secondary level academies school classes challenges, time management academic workload psychological stress social interactions well-being

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FARIHA GUL, ASMA ISHTIAQ, FAISAL AMJAD, SIDRA ASLAM, HAFIZ MUHAMMAD AFZAAL, SOHAIL AHMAD

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The aim of this survey study was to identify and analyze the various problems faced by secondary level students who attend academies in addition to their regular school classes. The study focused on understanding the challenges encountered by students as they strive to balance their academic commitments between school and academy attendance. A sample of secondary level students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds was selected for the survey. The data collection process involved administering a five point Likert scale questionnaire that addressed key areas such as time management, academic workload, psychological stress, social interactions, and overall well-being. The responses were collected, analyzed, and interpreted using the quantitative method. The findings of this study revealed several common challenges faced by students attending academies alongside school classes. The results indicated that time management was a significant issue, as students struggled to allocate sufficient time to both school and academy assignments. Additionally, the survey highlighted the increased academic workload and the resulting pressure on students, leading to higher stress levels and financial issues. Moreover, social interactions were found to be negatively impacted as students' limited time availability restricted their engagement in extracurricular activities and personal relationships. Understanding these challenges is crucial for educators, parents, and policymakers to develop effective strategies that support students in managing their dual academic responsibilities. By acknowledging the difficulties faced by these students, appropriate interventions can be implemented to promote their overall well-being, mental health, and academic success.

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Vol. 11 No. 12s (2023)
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FARIHA GUL, ASMA ISHTIAQ, FAISAL AMJAD, SIDRA ASLAM, HAFIZ MUHAMMAD AFZAAL, SOHAIL AHMAD

1DR. FARIHA GUL, 2ASMA ISHTIAQ, 3FAISAL AMJAD, 4DR. SIDRA ASLAM, 5HAFIZ MUHAMMAD AFZAAL, 6SOHAIL AHMAD,

1Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan , 

2Lecturer Department of Education, Government College University, Faisalabad,

3M.Phil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, 

4Lecturer, Punjab Group of Colleges,

5PhD Scholar, Institute of Special Education, University of the Punjab,

6M.Phil Scholar in English Linguistics, School Education Department Punjab (SED), 

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