Exploring the Interplay of Cognitive Ability in Enhancing Study Habits Among Higher Secondary School Students
Published 2025-11-12
Keywords
- Cognitive Ability, Study Habits, Higher Secondary School Students, Gender Differences, Rural-Urban Differences, Academic Performance.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Abstract
This study investigates the cognitive ability and study habits of higher secondary school students in district Srinagar and Budgam of Kashmir valley. Employing a descriptive research design, the study sampled 200 students (100 male, 100 female; 100 rural, 100 urban) using a systematic random sampling technique. Cognitive ability was assessed using the Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) by Gupta and Lakhani (2018), and study habits were measured by the Study Habits Scale (SHS) by Rani and Jaidka (2015). Data were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, independent samples t-tests, and Pearson's Product-Moment Correlation. The findings shed light on the levels of cognitive ability and study habits among the student population, gender and locality-based differences, and the relationship between these two critical academic factors. This research offers valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and parents aiming to enhance academic outcomes in higher secondary education.