Manshi Poudel1*, Dr. Basanta Prasad Adhikari2 1BBA Student, Oxford College of Engineering and Management, Gaidakot, Nepal 2Associate Professor, Oxford College of Engineering and Management, Gaidakot, Nepal *Correspondence: manshipoudel65@gmail.com

Abstract

Depression is a growing concern among college students, including Nepalese students. Identifying its origin holds the potential to enhance mental health assistance and strategies, fostering a more supportive academic atmosphere. This research investigated the impact of depression on the academic performance of undergraduates. Employing a quantitative research approach, the survey was used as the primary tool for data collection, with descriptive statistics was used analysis. The sample consisted of two hundred and one (N = 201) undergraduates from Oxford College of Engineering and Management, selected through random sampling to ensure representativeness.

The results of this study show a positive association between academic stresses and the impact of depression on undergraduate students’ educational performance. Further results show a negative association between financial pressure and family relationship problems and the impact of depression on undergraduate students’ educational performance. However the result shows no association between the social isolation and the impact of depression on educational performance. This study’s implications would offer benefits to policymakers, educators, parents, colleges, and universities alike in understanding the current issue of depression in undergraduate students’ performance.This study is limited to specifc area, so we can’t strongly suggest to generalize the results in other similar cases.

Keywords::Induction programme, teaching profession, newly qualified teachers, turnover intention, teacher retention, and attrition