Impact of Smoking on Academic Performance Among Students; A Case Study in Pakistan and Turkey

Abstract

The data for this study was collected from two universities in Pakistan and North Cyprus. The researchers selected University of Agriculture Faisalabad in Pakistan and Cyprus international university in North Cyprus (Turkey). There is no right or wrong with smoking. On a busy day, navigating a lecture hall with smoke practically pouring out in all directions could cause some psychological damage. For some people, this is sufficient justification for subpar performance; for everyone, it is a sure sign of a limited life span. Unfortunately, foreigners who up until this point had not smoked actively or passively may experience a more significant cultural shock in a place where unrestricted smoking is a part of life. The possible impacts of smoking on students' academic performance at Cyprus International University and University of Agriculture Faisalabad are clarified by this study.  By advocating the establishment of smoking zones for improved outdoor air quality in the institution, findings, and recommendations are generated using data gathered for quantitative empirical research.

Keywords: Academic, Education, Health, and Smoking