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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(NAPSI)-It may not be considered a varsity sport, but women are hitting the books more than men and for a better average. In a recent study, it was learned that America's female college students study more, are more likely to read their textbooks thoroughly and to earn "A"s in their courses, and expect to graduate in less time than their male counterparts.
Male students study one-third less than women, party more often, are more likely to earn a "C" or less in their courses and expect to take longer to graduate. This came from a nationwide study of 1,800 college students released by Student Monitor, a college market research company.
The study of four-year and two-year students was commissioned by the Association of American Publishers to help publishers and educators understand students' study habits and better determine what impact they have on academic achievement.
"We've generally taken for granted that hitting the books translates to better grades and a more successful college experience. This research confirms that hard work matters, and quantifies the difference between those students with a set of solid study habits and those without," said Eric Weil, managing partner of Student Monitor.
"The survey revealed significant differences in the study habits between men and women. For example, women are 35 percent more likely to study daily, 21 percent more likely to study 15 or more hours weekly and 23 percent more likely to read their textbook thoroughly. These differences in study skills and habits translate to higher grades and a higher course completion rate," Weil added.
Two-year community college students-who are more likely to work full time-are 36 percent more likely to use supplemental materials, such as study guides, lab manuals and digital media, and 23 percent more likely to say they study efficiently.
To learn more, visit www.pub lishers.org/highered.
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