ABSTRACT
The main purpose of this study was to find out the influence of peer groups on students’ learning performance. It employed a mixed method approach and exploratory research design. The data were collected using questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion from two higher education institutions found in Dodoma region, Tanzania. A total number of 137 participants were involved in the study to include 2 students’ counselors and 135 students. The study employed purposive sampling to obtain students counselors and stratified random sampling to obtain students. The findings have revealed that there are different forms of peer groups that exist in HEIs such as learning, sports and games, religious groups and socialization groups. It was observed that students highly belong in learning, sports and religious group combination when in HEIs. Secondly, it was revealed that the type of peer groups that students belong influenced the students learning behavior, as the p-value was
SAID, J (2021). The Influence Of Peer Groups On Students’ Learning Performance: A Case Of Selected Higher Education Institutions In Dodoma Region, Tanzania. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-peer-groups-on-students-learning-performance-a-case-of-selected-higher-education-institutions-in-dodoma-region-tanzania
SAID, JANE "The Influence Of Peer Groups On Students’ Learning Performance: A Case Of Selected Higher Education Institutions In Dodoma Region, Tanzania" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-peer-groups-on-students-learning-performance-a-case-of-selected-higher-education-institutions-in-dodoma-region-tanzania. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
SAID, JANE . "The Influence Of Peer Groups On Students’ Learning Performance: A Case Of Selected Higher Education Institutions In Dodoma Region, Tanzania". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 24 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-peer-groups-on-students-learning-performance-a-case-of-selected-higher-education-institutions-in-dodoma-region-tanzania >.
SAID, JANE . "The Influence Of Peer Groups On Students’ Learning Performance: A Case Of Selected Higher Education Institutions In Dodoma Region, Tanzania" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 24, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-peer-groups-on-students-learning-performance-a-case-of-selected-higher-education-institutions-in-dodoma-region-tanzania