Effect of Class Attendance on Academic Performance in the Higher Studies: A Case Study on the Department of Economics at Dhaka International University (DIU)

Rifat Mia; Shahiduzzaman Selim; Mostafa Monir; Md. Anowar Hossain; Babor Ahmad; Md. Rakibul Hasan

doi:10.53808/KUS.2025.22.02.1342-ss

Authors

Rifat Mia College of Business, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China
Shahiduzzaman Selim School of Economics and Finance, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, China
Mostafa Monir Economics Discipline, Dhaka International University, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Md. Anowar Hossain Economics Discipline, Dhaka International University, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Babor Ahmad Economics Discipline, Dhaka International University, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Md. Rakibul Hasan OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2025.22.02.1342-ss

Keywords:

Class attendance, Academic performance, Economics students, Extracurricular activities, SCGPA

Abstract

This study examines the impact of class attendance on academic performance among undergraduate students in the Department of Economics at Dhaka International University (DIU). Regular class attendance is crucial for academic success, fostering skills, knowledge, and engagement. Despite the importance of attendance, many students face challenges such as transportation issues, socio-economic constraints, and job commitments that hinder regular class participation. A sample of 181 undergraduate students from the DIU's Economics Department was surveyed between October 1 and October 20, 2024, to explore the relationship between attendance and academic performance, measured by Semester Cumulative Grade Point Average (SCGPA). Data were analyzed conducted through ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, revealing that both class attendance and engagement in extracurricular activities significantly contribute to higher SCGPA. Findings reveal a positive, significant correlation between class attendance and academic performance. Extracurricular engagement also positively affects SCGPA, while other factors like job status and study habits outside of class show no significant relationship. These results highlight the need for policies promoting attendance and support for students’ involvement in extracurricular activities.

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