Socioeconomic and Technological Factors of Academic Performance during Pandemic in South Punjab

Abstract

The study aims to analyze the effect of socioeconomic and technological factors on academic performance. Education is a fundamental driver of national development across the globe, but education system is currently experiencing a severe crisis as a result of the pandemic. The study has applied stratified random sampling technique and data was collected through questionnaire from the undergraduate students of the South Punjab. The sample of 400 students was selected by using the stratified random sampling. The results show that mother education, family type, gender, feeling hungry in class, possession of laptop or computer and time flexibility have significant impact on academic performance. This study suggests that educated mothers are key source of effective learning for children. They are better able to help children in studies