Relationship among social competence, mental well-being and academic performance of undergraduate students

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17033929

Abstract

Higher education is important aspect in the students life. There are various elements that supports them during learning. In undergraduate students, the social competence and mental well-being are recognized as crucial element for the academic development. Therefore, the purpose of the current research was to investigate the relationship among social competence, mental well-being and academic performance of undergraduate students. Correlational research design was applied in present study. By following quantitative method a sample of 411 university of Mianwali students were selected through random sampling techniques. Data was gathered from faculty of sciences, faculty of social sciences and faculty of arts and humanities. Two adopted scale i.e., Social competence and Mental well-being was used. Academic performance of the students were measured by their CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). Both instruments were reliable according to the Cronbach’s alpha’s results. Data was analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, correlation and regression analysis in SPSS V.27. The relationship of social competence and mental well-being was significant, However, the relationship was insignificant between social competence and academic performance, and mental well-being and academic performance. According to the results the effect of social competence and mental well-being on academic performance was found insignificant. It was suggested that universities organize workshops and conflict resolution training that foster social competency based on the findings. Along with improving students' interpersonal abilities, these activities will boost their sense of worth and mental agility.

Key Words: Social Competence, Mental Well-Being, Student, undergraduate and Academic performance