Examining the Effect of Extracurricular Activities on Academic Achievements among the Public University Students in Malaysia

Shamsudin, Syafiq; Ismail, Shahrina; Mamun, Abdullah Al; Nordin, Sayed Kushairi Sayed

doi:10.5539/ass.v10n9p171

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“…In addition, participation in extracurricular activities leads to a reduction in dropout rates. 3,12,13 However, a different result was found by Shamsudin et al in Malaysia, whereas they showed that there was not enough evidence to prove a significant positive correlation between extracurricular activities and academic performances. Nevertheless, the government of the country still emphasizing the importance of incorporating extracurricular activities with curricular activities.…”

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Correlation between extracurricular activities and academic performances among preclinical medical students in Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia

Utomo¹,

Dhyani²,

Yusari³

et al. 2019

Intisari Sains Medis

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Background: Medical students are required to develop the ability and clinical skill to carry out the profession. Soft skill is also important to enhance the students' performance when facing a real-life situation in the community. It can be developed through an extracurricular activity which trains positive behavior, time management, and social aspect. This study was aimed to explore the correlation between extracurricular activities and academic performances among medical students in the preclinical phase. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 221 medical students of Udayana University in the preclinical phase. Data were taken from data collecting by the Student Executive Board for Credit Point of Participation, which was the indicator of extracurricular activities and grouped into active and not active. Data were also taken from the Academic Affair's registered data (Grade Point Average (GPA) and gender). GPA was the indicator of academic performance and grouped into good and average. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis (Chi-Square Test with Cramer's V) on SPSS version 20 for Windows. Results: From 221 medical students (males 43.9%; females 56.1%), 48% are active participants of extracurricular programs. Fifty-nine medical students had a good GPA and 162 medical students had an average GPA. The mean score of Credit Point of Participation are 116.545±65.79 and GPA is 3.3781±0.282 (out of possible 4). Our study showed a positive correlation between extracurricular activities and academic performance (r=0.2; p=0.003). Conclusions: Medical students who are active participants in extracurricular programs have better academic performance than those who are passive. Extracurricular activities lead to a positive impact on academic achievement because it can decrease any academic stress and tension, which lead to more productivity in their learning.

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Correlation between extracurricular activities and academic performances among preclinical medical students in Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia

Utomo¹,

Dhyani²,

Yusari³

et al. 2019

Intisari Sains Medis

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“…Dunkelberger (1935) argued that curricular activity is not the cause of low academic performance, rather the cause is absenteeism from class due to involvement in curricular activities. A few studies however, found no significant influence of students' participation in curricular activities on their academic performance (Shamsuddin et al, 2014).…”

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Factors Influencing Accounting Students Under-Performance: A Case Study in a Malaysian Public University

Shaffee

Ahmad

Idris

et al. 2019

International Journal of Education and Practice

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This study examines the factors influencing students' under-performance in an advanced financial reporting course. Specifically, this study examines four factors which may influence the accounting students' under-performance in an advanced financial reporting course, namely class attendance, curricular activities, internship experience and English language proficiency. This study conducted a questionnaire survey on 83 final year accounting students who had failed the advanced financial reporting course at least once. The results indicated that class attendance, curricular activities and internship experience are associated with students' under-performance in this course. However, English language proficiency is not a significant factor influencing students' under-performance in the advanced financial reporting course. This indicates that understanding the content rather than the language used to teach the course is more important for student success in this field. However, further analysis shows that English language and curricular activities are significant factors for success in the advanced financial reporting course when regressed with other factors. These findings could assist academics in understanding the factors influencing students' under-performance in the advanced financial reporting course and subsequently help develop strategies to improve results in the classroom. Contribution/Originality: This study contributes to existing literature on the importance of class attendance, curricular activities, internship experience and English language proficiency on accounting students' performance in the advanced financial reporting course. 1. INTRODUCTION It is undeniable that education is important for Malaysia's economic and social development. The Malaysian Higher Education Blueprint 2015-2025 emphasizes that the learning journey does not only inspire creativity and fosters innovation but can also nurture youth with the necessary skills to enable them to compete in the modern labor market, which is a key driver of economic growth. The government's initiatives through the New Economic Model, Economic Transformation Plan and Government Transformation Plan are to ensure that the education system continues to progress in tandem with all the said initiatives. In view of these initiatives, one of the public

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“…Por meio da autonomia e participação ativa, os alunos podem experienciar o autêntico aprendizado com a construção e aplicação dos próprios pensamentos e ideias, o que contribui para a sua motivação com seu percurso acadêmico 14 . A forma de envolvimento dos graduandos nas atividades pode representar resultados diferenciados, participantes com papéis de liderança podem obter melhores desempenhos, senso de realização e autoestima, enquanto aqueles que desempenham envolvimento passivo podem apresentar desfechos mais limitados 15,16 .…”

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“…a melhora no desempenho dos graduandos nas avaliações acadêmicas, considerando a carência de estudos que comprovem tal relação 14,16,21,22 .…”

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Atividades extracurriculares e formação médica: diversidade e flexibilidade curricular

Ferreira¹,

Carreira²,

Botelho³

et al. 2016

Interdiscip. J. Health Educ.

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Examining the Effect of Extracurricular Activities on Academic Achievements among the Public University Students in Malaysia

Cited by 25 publications

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Correlation between extracurricular activities and academic performances among preclinical medical students in Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia

Correlation between extracurricular activities and academic performances among preclinical medical students in Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia

Factors Influencing Accounting Students Under-Performance: A Case Study in a Malaysian Public University

Atividades extracurriculares e formação médica: diversidade e flexibilidade curricular

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