AL-AASAR Journal Quarterly Research Journal www. al-aasar.com Vol. 2, No. 4 (2025) Online ISSN: 3006-693X Print ISSN: 3006-6921

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate causes and impact of part time Job on the academic performance of students at higher secondary school level. The study aimed to explore the impact of part-time Job on the academic performance of the school students in district Lasbela. The total ten higher secondary schools have been selected through systematic random sampling from the total population of 25 Higher secondary schools of District Lasbela, Balochistan. The sample size of quantitative study was 40 teachers, and 311 students.  Descriptive and Inferential statistics were applied for data analysis. The findings of the study indicate the multi-dimensional impact of part-time Job on academic performance and experiences of students in higher secondary schools within District Lasbela. The data reveals significant trends in gender distribution, age, grade levels, and socio-economic factors that are shaping students' engagement with part-time work. One important consideration in students' decisions to seek part-time jobs is the influence of family and financial obligations. While some students acknowledge their families' support in their career ambitions, many students cite financial constraints as the main reason they work. Students show resilience in the face of these demands by successfully juggling their obligations to varied degrees. Teachers' emphasis on academic difficulties highlights the negative effects of part-time work on pupils' academic performance and classroom participation. Schools should offer flexible academic schedules such as evening or weekend classes to accommodate the working hours of part-time employed students. Academic support programs such as tutoring and study groups can also be offered to help these students manage their coursework more effectively. Schools can also partner with employers to establish work-study programs where the job responsibilities align with the academic goals of students, so that the experience does not compromise the students' academic success.