Benue State University, Makurdi

STUDY HABIT, USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL BUSINESS STUDIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Lukmon Adeola Kiadese (Ph. D)

Abstract

This study investigated how study habit and use of library resources influence students’ achievement in Business Studies in Ogun State, Nigeria. Three hundred and thirty-three students were randomly selected to participate in the study. Three instruments were used to collect data for this study. They are: Study Habit Questionnaire, Use of Library Resources Questionnaire and Business Studies Achievement Test. The two independent variables (use of library resources and study habit) account for 0.7% of the total variance in students’ achievement in Business Studies (R 2 =0.007.P.0.05). The influence of the two variables put together is not significant. However, there is a significant positive relationship between study habit and use of library resources (r=+0.632, P, 0.05). This implies that; the higher the level of study habit, the higher the use of library resources. Likewise, lower the level of study habit, the lower the use of library resources. There is no significant difference between male and female students’ in use of library resources, study habit and Business Studies Achievement (t=-1.431.-370 and 1.146 respectively. P> 0.05). It was recommended that the school counselors should ensure that students are trained in the art of study habit skills. Also, Resources that are relevant to the academic needs of the students should be provided to attract students to use library.

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