Title:
Factors Affecting Academic Performance Among Part-time Working Students: A Case of Mongolian University

Authors:
Luvsandash Oyuntsetseg, Shurenchuluun Tserendulam, Mongolia

Abstract:

This study aims to identify the factors influencing the academic performance of students engaged in part-time work. The study was conducted among 355 undergraduate students enrolled in a Business Administration program at a major university in Mongolia. Specifically, the research examines the effects of stress, time management, and learning motivation on students’ academic performance.
 
The data were analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach with SmartPLS software. Reliability and validity tests were conducted to evaluate the measurement model, while path analysis was employed to examine the relationships among the variables. The findings reveal that stress has a significant negative effect on academic performance, whereas time management and learning motivation have positive effects. Among these factors, stress was identified as the strongest predictor of reduced academic achievement, while effective time management contributed positively to students’ ability to balance work and study responsibilities.
 
The results suggest that reducing psychological stress and improving time management skills are critical for enhancing the academic performance of students engaged in part-time work. Accordingly, this study provides practical implications for universities and policymakers in designing support programs and educational interventions aimed at improving students’ academic outcomes and overall well-being.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2026.10601