Evaluating the Influence of Working on Academic Progress of Pharmacy Students

Abstract

The prevalence of student employment in Iraq and many other nations has prompted the question of how working while studying affects students. Prior research is largely in agreement that working lengthy hours negatively affected students' educational attainment. However, little research has been conducted on the factors that predict students' decision to engage in time-consuming employment while they are still in school, and there has been little differentiation between fields of work. Our study, which is based on a sample of 1,462 pharmacy students from various public and private institutions or departments in Iraq (the study was aimed at fifth-graders), reveals that the risk of working varies significantly between student groups. In addition to financial necessity, the results indicate that working while studying may have positive outcomes. We emphasise that universities should assist students in establishing networks, obtaining insight into entry-level work, and bridging the breach to employment after graduation.