Factors that would optimize learning among adolescent lebanese students
International Journal of Development Research
Factors that would optimize learning among adolescent lebanese students
Received 14th June, 2017; Received in revised form 18th July, 2017; Accepted 27th August, 2017; Published online 30th September, 2017
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Introduction: Adolescence has a huge influence on the learning potential of students .Our purpose is to look for factors that impact Lebanese adolescents’ academic performance. Materials and Methods: A multiregional epidemiological national study from 18 schools during 2014-2015.Questionnaires were distributed to 2506 students 11-18 y.old. Internationally validated scores were used. School performance was evaluated subjectively and objectively. Results were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Results: Females had higher average (p<0.0001), lower BMI (p<0.001) and higher score on Depression scale (p=0.008). Reading (p<0.0001), doing homework (p=0.001) and praying (p=0.016) were factors influencing school performance positively. Cellphones (p=0.001), video games (p=0.011) and bedtime sports (p=0.013) negatively impact performance. Lack of sleep, sleep quality index, depression and self-esteem scores negatively influence average - p<0, 0001. Conclusion: Adolescent’s depression, self-esteem and sleep quality problems should be addressed in schools hoping to optimize adolescents’ school performance.
