Punctuality and Academic Performance of Junior High School Students
Surmina Nawadil
Received: 17 July 2026; Revised: 04 September 2026; Accepted: 08 September 2026; Published: 13 September 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.66074/R6J9L3P7W
Abstract
Punctuality is widely recognized as a factor that may influence student engagement and learning outcomes. This study determined the punctuality level of junior high school students, and their related personal and social factors, and examined its relationship with academic performance at a selected school in Indanan, Sulu, Philippines, during School Year 2024-2025. Using a descriptive research design, 100 junior high school students were selected as respondents. Data on punctuality and academic performance were gathered through a survey questionnaire and school records. Data were analyzed using SPSS, including frequencies, percentages, means, and Pearson correlations. Findings revealed that students were “Seldom Late” across all subject areas. Notably, in Science, students were “Never Late,” which respondents attributed to the Science teacher’s strict attendance policy. Correlation analysis showed no significant relationship between punctuality and academic performance. This indicates that variations in punctuality did not correspond to variations in academic performance. Thus, punctuality was not a significant predictor of academic performance among the respondents. The study concludes that junior high school students in Indanan, Sulu, Philippines generally observe punctuality, with full compliance in Science due to stricter enforcement. However, punctuality alone does not guarantee higher academic performance. The results suggest that while promoting punctuality remains important for discipline and classroom management, other academic and non-academic factors should also be considered to improve student achievement.
Keywords: academic performance, attendance, proximity, punctuality, time management
Author Information: Sulu State University, Jolo, Sulu, Philippines; nawadilsurmina@gmail.com
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