Relationship between Self-Leadership and Academic Performance of Students: Empirical Evidence from Public Sector Universities in AJ&K

Authors

  • Shafaq Zakir Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Bagh, Pakistan.
  • Sadia Khan Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Bagh, Pakistan.
  • Darakhshan Siraj The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52131/pjhss.2023.v11i4.1914

Keywords:

Self-Leadership, Academic Performance, Motivation, Quantitative

Abstract

The study investigates the relationship between self-leadership and the academic performance of students. The research was quantitative in nature, utilizing a survey method. The study was carried out in various departments of the Women University of AJK Bagh, with 326 students selected as the sample through simple random sampling. A close-ended questionnaire was adopted to collect data from the selected students. After data collection, statistical technique Pearson correlation was employed for analysis. The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between self-leadership and academic performance of university students. The study's implications suggest integrating self-leadership concepts and activities across different academic disciplines to underscore its significance and provide practical application opportunities for students. By emphasizing self-leadership, educational institutions can potentially enhance students' motivation and performance, ultimately contributing to their overall success.

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Author Biographies

Shafaq Zakir, Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Bagh, Pakistan.

M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education

Sadia Khan, Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Bagh, Pakistan.

Assistant Professor, Department of Education

Darakhshan Siraj, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Lecturer, Department of Education

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Published

2023-12-25

How to Cite

Zakir, S., Khan, S., & Siraj, D. (2023). Relationship between Self-Leadership and Academic Performance of Students: Empirical Evidence from Public Sector Universities in AJ&K. Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 11(4), 4598–4604. https://doi.org/10.52131/pjhss.2023.v11i4.1914