Identification of study habits and skills associated with the academic performance of Bachelor's degree Food Science and Technology students at the University of León (Spain). Issue 4 (29th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Renes, E.; Prieto, B.; López, M.; Fresno, J. M.; González‐Raurich, M.; Tornadijo, M. E.; Prieto, M.; Álvarez‐Ordóñez, A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of food science education. Volume 19:Issue 4(2020:Oct.)
• Page Start: 250
• Page End: 262
• Publication Date: 2020-08-29
• Subjects: academic performance -- habits of study -- risk factors -- teaching strategy -- university students; Food -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Food industry and trade -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 641.30071
• DOI: 10.1111/1541-4329.12207
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1541-4329

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the academic success or failure of Food Science and Technology students at the University of León (Spain). A questionnaire of 68 questions was distributed among 185 students during the 2017 to 2018 academic year. Those students who were satisfied with passing exams, studied in the library, and/or faced personal problems showed low academic performance. In addition, some factors, such as studying Physics previously, attending class, and/or studying all the topics for the exams, were associated ( P < 0.05) positively with the grade point average obtained. Academic performance of the students in the different years of study did not present significant differences ( P ≥ 0.05). This study reinforces the need to introduce changes in the current University of León´s education program.