Department of Fine Arts, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF), Andhra Pradesh, India
Research Article
Perceptions of Academic Faculty Regarding the Influence of Caffeine Consumption on Performance within University Settings
Author(s): B. Kishore Babu*, Daniel Pilli, Pendyala John Adinarayana and Silamanthula Hari Krishna
The research delved into the caffeine consumption patterns and their impact on university faculty
members in Andhra Pradesh. Employing a descriptive research method, a stratified random sampling
technique was utilized, targeting 750 faculty members across government and deemed to be
universities. A structured online questionnaire gathered primary data from 480 respondents, focusing
on caffeine habits, perceived effects, demographics and related variables. Additionally, secondary
data from reputable sources like scholarly articles and publications augmented the study. Findings
revealed prevalent caffeine use among faculty, citing habit and energy sustenance as primary reasons
for intake. While respondents perceived positive impacts on focus and alertness, challenges such as
sleep disturbances and stress were reported. Assistant professors and those with fewer ye.. View More»