High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025
Linear Regression Analysis of the Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Academic Performance: A Study of Students in India and Southeast Asia
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Course Code
STA
Course Number
4164
Faculty/Instructor
Nathaniel Simone
Faculty/Instructor Email
nathaniel.simone@ucf.edu
Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement
This study investigates the relationship between lifestyle factors and academic performance among students in India and Southeast Asia. Using a dataset of 2,000 student observations from Kaggle, we examined how study habits, sleep patterns, physical activity, and socializing relate to Grade Point Average (GPA) and perceived stress levels. The motivation for this research stems from growing concern about academic stress and its impact on student well-being and success. Our objective is to provide practical insights for educators and health professionals to promote healthier routines that support both mental health and academic achievement.
We employed multiple linear regression to assess the combined effects of lifestyle factors on academic outcomes. The analysis began with testing statistical assumptions, including constant variance, normality, and linearity. The Shapiro-Wilk test and Q-Q plots confirmed the data followed a normal distribution, and the Box-Cox method indicated no need for data transformation. Potential outliers were evaluated using Cook’s distance and jackknife residuals, confirming that the data met conditions for linear modeling. Additionally, there was no intersection between variables.
The final model was selected using backward elimination, forward selection, and Akaike Information Criterion (AIC). Results from each method largely aligned, supporting the final model. This model revealed that study hours and extracurricular hours were significantly associated with GPA.
Our findings offer valuable perspectives on how specific lifestyle factors influence academic performance, with an emphasis on students in India and Southeast Asia. These insights may inform efforts to improve student support systems in other regions, including the United States.
Keywords
Academic performance, student lifestyle, GPA, stress levels, study habits, extracurricular activities, sleep patterns, multiple linear regression
Recommended Citation
Silva, Andrea; Corraliza, Jean; Mendiola, Alejandro; and Velez-Osorio, Sarah, "Linear Regression Analysis of the Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Academic Performance: A Study of Students in India and Southeast Asia" (2025). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025. 28.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2025spring/28