Relationship between Academic Resilience and Academic Performance of University Students

Abstract

Past researches have emphasized the importance of the competencies in social relationships and belongings in the personal and academic life of the university students. In this context, the social competence is considered as an important feature among the university students increasing their social harmony, developing meaningful and supportive friendships, and satisfying their needs as an important member of family, society, and class. This study was conducted to investigate the dynamics between social competence and the academic performance of university students. The sample comprised of the 4708 participants taken from the different universities of Pakistan. Perceived social competence scale in the form of checklist was used for the measurement of social competence. The research instrument was further validated by the experts. The academic performance of the students was measured through their CGPA in last semester. Data analysis was done applying the percentage, mean comparison, Pearson correlation, t-test and ANOVA. On the whole, a significant difference in the perceived social competence and academic performance, concerning gender was prominent in results. Moreover, significant relationship between academic achievement and social competence was eminent. Similarly, the correlation among the sub-scales of social competence segregated the effect of social skills, cognitive skills, and interpersonal communication skills over academic achievement. It was recommended that social competence of university students should be boosted up taking measures. This is necessary to improve the academic performance of students in university education. Moreover, educators need to focus attention to boost up the competence skills of those who are weaker in facing social adjustments.