Examination of the Effects of the Homework, Organization, and Planning Skills (HOPS) Intervention on Undergraduate Students

• Main Author: Bordelon, Ashley E.
• Other Authors: Noell, George
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: LSU 2016
• Subjects: Psychology
• Online Access: http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-02082016-140401/

Homework, organization, and time-management skills are often a source of stress for undergraduate students. The type of homework given, self-management skills, and planning skill level combine to contribute to student success in school. Previous research has shown that the Homework, Organization, and Planning Skills (HOPS) program has been successful with teaching these skills; however, research has focused on younger students. The purpose of the current study was to determine if the HOPS program was suitable for undergraduate students, based on pretest, posttest, and follow-up scores on the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory- Second Edition (LASSI) using a randomized waitlist control trial. The HOPS program was adjusted to focus on self-management skills. Results indicated that scores on the LASSI improved for students, with significant results for several scales. Limitations of the study and future directions for research are included.