An Assessment of Psycho-Social Variables on Students Academic Performance in Nigeria

This study assessed the impact of Psycho-social variable (interest, learning environment and self- esteem on students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Nigeria. By analyzing current research and secondary data on related topic. The paper concluded that that student’s interest influence his/her academic performance in public secondary school in Nigeria, Student’s self--Esteem has significant relationship with their academic performance in public secondary school in Nigeria and learning environment has significant relationship with students’ academic performance in public secondary school in Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study the researchers recommended that Parents and teachers should endeavour to help pupils develop the positive interest on their studies to prepare them for higher education. Government and school administrators should provide conducive environment learning. This will motivate the students to study hard and as that will bring about better academic performance in their academic. Students of secondary schools should be well monitored by their parents, teachers and guardians in all their school activities. Students should be encouraged to have high self-esteem toward their academic.