An Assessment of Academic Commitment in Higher Education Students
Mehdi Ali
Lecturer, Education Department, NUML, Islamabad
Dr. Khushbakht Hina
Assistant Prof, Education Deportment
National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
Abstract
This study investigates the academic commitment of higher education students, examining its relationship with satisfaction, perceived alternatives, investment, and meaningfulness, as conceptualized within the Investment Model of Commitment. Conducted at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) across four departments, the research aims to assess differences in academic commitment and its contributing factors among a sample of eighty students. The study addresses the growing need to understand students’ academic dedication, which significantly influences their educational outcomes and future success. Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilized a random sampling technique and collected data through a structured questionnaire. Findings indicate that students exhibit a high level of academic commitment (M = 4.10, SD = 0.77), primarily driven by high satisfaction (M = 3.99, SD = 0.80) and a strong sense of meaningfulness (M = 3.99, SD = 0.83). The presence of fewer attractive alternatives (M = 2.70, SD = 1.10) and moderate investment levels (M = 3.82, SD = 0.76) further reinforce this commitment. These results suggest that satisfaction and meaningfulness play a central role in fostering academic dedication, while limited alternatives and moderate investments sustain students’ persistence. Based on these insights, the study recommends strategies to enhance students’ academic experiences, including the development of supportive and engaging learning environments, the promotion of meaningful educational opportunities, and the mitigation of external distractions. Such interventions may strengthen students’ academic commitment, thereby benefiting both individual learners and educational institutions.
Keywords: Academic commitment, student satisfaction, higher education, perceived alternatives
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An Assessment of Academic Commitment in Higher Education Students