Nemeth, Veronika (2023) Effects of part-time employment and number of hours worked while enrolled in higher education. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Part-time employment next to studying in higher education is the new norm. This study analyzes the effects of this double workload to see how academic performance and well-being are influenced by working part-time. Data was collected from 276 students through convenience sampling who volunteered to participate in this study. Statistical analysis shows lower average grades for students with part-time jobs, which is even lower for students working over 15 hours per week. Also, more hours worked by students lead to less time spent self-studying. It was also found that less time spent on self-studying led to lower average grades. Furthermore, significant correlations were found between other student activities (sport, time with friends and family, etc.) and well-being. It is concluded that part-time employment significantly affects students’ academic performance negatively by lowering GPA. Theoretical and practical implications of the study are discussed including the reinstatement of the base grant by the Dutch government starting in 2023.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Cavalini, P.M. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Feb 2023 14:47 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Feb 2023 14:47 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1731 |
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