International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 3(1), 2026

The Effect of Self-monitoring Therapy on Academic Achievement and Behavior among College Students

Mehdi Mehri Shahabadi (Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune)
Megha Uplane (Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune)
Vibhawari B. Nikam (University of Mumbai, Maharashtra)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 May 2026

Abstract

in performance and maladaptive behaviours among college students, underscoring the need for effective psychological interventions. Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of self-monitoring therapy on improving academic achievement and behaviour among college students. Method: An experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was employed. The participants were 10 Department of Education and Extension students selected as research subjects. Data were collected using validated academic achievement and behaviour scales, along with structured treatment guidelines. The data were analysed using the nonparametric Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test to assess differences before and after the intervention. Result: The findings indicate a statistically significant improvement in both academic achievement and student behaviour following the implementation of self-monitoring therapy. These findings demonstrate that self-monitoring therapy is effective in enhancing college students’ academic performance and promoting positive behavioural changes. Conclusion: Self-monitoring therapy can be considered a practical intervention strategy in educational settings. Contribution: This study contributes to the development of educational and counseling psychology by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of intervention-based approaches to improving student outcomes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcp

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (IJCP) (Online ISSN 3064-3465 - Print ISSN 3064-271X) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. The journal aims to serve as ...