Balancing marriage and studies: Effects on academic performance and attendance patterns of students

Abstract

This research study examines how marriage influences academic performance and class attendance among the bachelor degree students in GPGC, Mardan, Pakistan, and the way in which marriages disrupt learning due to additional marital burdens. Quantitative cross-sectional survey was used to gather data through 38 purposely selected married students at GPGC Mardan in the form of structured questionnaires which were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation test. The research finds that education accessibility and education performance, particularly among the young students, are limited by the demands of marital life, and as a result, individuals are less able to develop and engage in civic life. These lessons are of relevance to policy makers, teachers, and support groups in developing interventions that will deal with the special predicament of married students.