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
Rabia Tabassum, Zafar Iqbal, Nasreen Akhter. (2020) Relationship between Social Competence and Academic Performance of University Students, Journal of Educational Research, Volume 23, Issue 1.
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