Impact of Co-Education on Students Academic performance at University Level in Southern Punjab

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of co education on academic performance of the students at university level. Furthermore, it was significant to identify the most collective problems faced by the students during the coeducation system on students academic performance at university level. The present study was delimited to two public universities (BZU and University of Education) in Multan city. Target population of the study was considered hundred (100) male (59) and female (41) students of these two universities. The students were selected as a sample by using simple random sampling technique with the help of table of random numbers. A self developed Questionnaire was used as research tool which was based upon five points (05) Likert-type scale to collect quantitative data. After data collection, data was coded to analyze by using SPSS software. The results of the present study presented that there is severe need to improve our educational system about co education and provide the awareness to parents about coeducation system at university level specially for girls. Policy makers and Stake holders also need to reconsider the basic structure of coeducation institutes for all genders so that they ensure their better academic performance at university level.