Impact of Campus Cohabitation on Students’ Academic Performance: A Study of Selected Institutions

Ihuoma Nnennaya Uro; Ihejiofor Kingsley  Ikenna; Peter Gerson  Isa

doi:10.17605/cajssh.v7i2.1303

Authors

Ihuoma Nnennaya Uro General Studies Unit, Gregory University Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
Ihejiofor Kingsley Ikenna Independent Researcher, Research Parks Africa Academic Standard Ltd., Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Peter Gerson Isa Department of General Studies, Hakmah Theological College, Kaltungo, Gombe State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v7i2.1303

Keywords:

Campus Cohabitation, Academic Performance, Students, Higher Institutions, Peer Influence

Abstract

Effect of Campus Cohabitation on Students Academic Performance: a Study of Selected Institutions Of Higher Learning Cohabitation has made its way into college campuses, as more students are leaving home and engaging in romantic relationships but not marrying. Data were collected from 150 students using structured questionnaires, through descriptive survey design. Keywords: Cohabitation, financial limitation, peer pressure, emotional connection, lack of parental supervision. It also goes on to show the detrimental impact of living together on academic performance through reduced study hours, higher absenteeism and emotional tension. Further statistical analysis confirmed the correlation of cohabitation with academic performance. The study suggests that increased parental support, counseling services, institutional regulations, and financial support can help counter challenges posed by cohabitation on academics.

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