The Impact of Part-time Jobs on Academic Performance for High School and College Students

Daobo Yin

doi:10.54097/4pe1s927

Authors

Daobo Yin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/4pe1s927

Keywords:

Students’ Part-time Job, Academic Performance, Theory, Work Type, Work Intensity, Socio-economic Factors

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of high school and college students on their academic success. It has been found that students’ part-time jobs have become increasingly common, primarily due to economic reasons. Students' part-time jobs will have a complex and dual impact on their academic performance. Based on the role conflict theory, time allocation theory, self-determination theory and other related theories, the author discusses that the types of work (related work and unrelated work, long-term work with work intensity (working hours), off-campus work) and employment in unrelated work will be more unfavorable to the decline of academic engagement; Moderate working hours, related work and on-campus employment are beneficial to academic performance. Certain socio-economic factors, including the development of the family and the country, can impact students' academic performance. Due to financial constraints, students from less developed countries or low-income families are more susceptible to academic performance issues. To summarize the above points, the influence primarily depends on the type of work you do, what you want to achieve, and your current location.

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