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INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Working student is a person who works and goes to school as a
student at the same time. Being a working student needs considerable effort
not only in his work but also in his studies. Being a working student is
extremely hard because they need to give 100% of their attention when they
are in school and give 100% of their strength when they work. (Coral,2020)
The academic performance of students is a key feature in education
(Rono, 2013). In the realm of education, the topic of student employment and
its impact on academic performance has garnered significant attention. The
transition from secondary to tertiary education is a crucial period, where
students face numerous challenges and decisions, including the choice to
engage in part-time work. According to Taylor and Francis (2023) they cited
that work is a fundamental part of life for nearly half of all undergraduate
students.
Moreover, Husser et al (2020) noted that common conceptions of work
and college depict them as mutually exclusive paths after high school or as
activities that young people choose to pursue for specific benefits. Spend
money or gain work experience in your specialty before you graduate. In fact,
43% of full-time students and 81% of part-time students work while attending
college and high school.
While working during high school can provide valuable experiences
and financial independence, it may also introduce additional responsibilities
and time commitments that can potentially impact academic performance.
With the rising costs of education and the increasing need for financial
independence among students, many high school students find themselves
entering the workforce while still pursuing their studies. Part-time employment
provides students with opportunities to gain work experience, develop time
management skills, and earn income to support their education or personal
expenses. However, the implications of this employment on their academic
performance remain a topic of debate and exploration.
Despite the importance of employment on academic performance
among high school students, there is a notable research gap in understanding
the specific impacts of working status on various aspects of academic
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success. While a few studies have explored the general relationship between
student employment and academic performance, there is limited research that
explicitly compares the academic outcomes of working and non-working
students in the context of high school.
By conducting a comparative analysis, this study aims to bridge the
research gap by providing a nuanced understanding of how employment
status affects the academic performance of high school students. The findings
of this research will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the
factors influencing student success, potentially leading to informed
interventions and improved support systems for working students in high
school.
Definition of Terms
The following terms are defined theoretically and operationally
according to their use in the study.
Academic Performance. This refers to a student achievements and
accomplishment in an educational setting typically measured through their
grades test scores and overall mastery of academic subjects.
Non-Working Student. Are high school students who do not participate
in any paid employment or part-time jobs during their academic pursuits.
These students focus solely on their studies and do not allocate time towards
external job-related activities
Working Students. In the context of this study, working students refer to
high school students who engage in paid employment or part-time jobs
alongside their academic responsibilities.
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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
This chapter presents the theoretical framework of the study. It is
subdivided into four sections, namely: the review of related literature and
studies, conceptual framework, research paradigm, and hypothesis of the
study.
Hammons et.al., (2019) cited that many young people today struggle to
find a balance between work and study as workers. This problem is now
recognized as widespread across all institutions with increasing prevalence.
The report highlights the numerous challenges facing all working students.
This argument is also supported by Nartey and Attiogbe, (2019). They found
that working together and going to school together left them with less time to
study, which was detrimental to their academic performance. Finding time to
study is a major obstacle for working students, and many find their institutions
more helpful than their employers. It is important to note that working while
attending school reduces study time, which in turn has a negative impact on
academic achievement. A key challenge facing student workers is finding
enough time to study, and many feel they receive more support from their
schools than their employers. They also report receiving better support from
educational institutions compared to employers.
Additionally, Coral(2020) stated that working student is someone who
juggles both work and academic responsibilities simultaneously. It requires a
great deal of dedication and effort to excel in both areas, as they need to
balance their attention between performing well on the job and achieving
academic success. Balacuit (2022) stated some factors why students are
Working He cited that many students work while studying to support their
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families who may be financially struggling. They also need money to pay for
their education and achieve a better life. Some students do not receive
financial support from family members due to various reasons, such as
unemployment or health problems. Also Balacuit stated that working while
studying, that individuals hope to prove that poverty does not have to prevent
them from succeeding in education. The primary challenge faced by working
scholars is related to finances – they must juggle school-related expenses
alongside other needs and wants. Additionally, these students often face
psychological challenges such as discouragement from external sources and
a lack of support from family members.
Magno,(2022) exposed that being a working student can be extremely
challenging and stressful, as it affects their ability to fulfill academic
requirements. However, this experience also teaches them valuable skills in
time management and builds self-confidence. The drawbacks involve
tardiness and potential decreased academic performance due to conflicting
schedules. Strengths of working students include having an optimistic attitude
and the ability to prioritize well; whereas disadvantages may include difficulty
reconciling different commitments leading to mental exhaustion.
Working students has four main impacts on students’ lives: it limits
flexibility in students’ schedules, leaving them vulnerable in emergencies; it
requires students to make difficult financial calculations; it can cause students’
social lives and mental health to suffer; and, despite these negative impacts,
students find work to be fulfilling. Summer,(2023) in addition, working while
studying can result in conflicts and lessen the quality of education, causing
exhaustion and a decline in students’ health. Sheila,(2022)
However, Tumin et.al., (2020) stated that there are positive impact of
working students although the working student Informants shared several
challenges they faced, including time constraints and difficulties balancing
their work commitments with their studies. Despite these challenges, they saw
working while studying as an opportunity to acquire new skills and further
develop themselves professionally. This study is important because many
college students are also working at the same time, which can affect their
academic performance. Thus, it’s essential to understand their experiences
and how it may impact them in the future. The recommendations from this
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Conceptual frameworks
Several educational researcher have proposed theoretical models to
Explain linkages existing among learning variables and student’s educational
Outcome. The conflict theory was one of the leading cognitivist learning
theories and was introduced by William and kahn in 1965. The theory of
William and kahn focuses on the conflicts that individuals experience when
they have multiple roles and the expectations of those roles are in opposition
specially in working students. This theory explains how conflicting demands
from different roles can lead to stress, frustration, and difficulties specially in
senior high school working students in managing one’s responsibilities. The
researcher’s use this theory to easily identify the conflict faced by individuals
who have a multiple roles. This theory was going to explain and help
researcher’s to successfully achieve the goal of this study. This theory will
going to introduce how demands from different roles will going to leads stress,
frustration, and difficulties in managing one’s responsibilities. And how
conflicting the multiple roles in every individuals who involved in this study.
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Research Paradigm
Working
And Academic performance
Non-working students
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the research design, locale of the study,
participants of the study, sampling procedures, research instrument, scoring
procedure, data gathering procedure, statistical analysis, and ethical
considerations.
Research Design
The research method that will use is a descriptive-correlational
research design, which is designed to gather information about problem may
faced by working and non-working high school students as well as to
ascertain the disparity in there academic achievement. This study will use
quantitative approaches in obtaining data to ascertain the disparity of working
and Non-working high school students on their academic performance at
Dologon National High School. The quantitative process that will be used in
gathering data is a survey questionnaire.
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Research Locale
This study will be conduct at Dologon National High School, located in
the municipality of Maramag, Bukidnon, Region X, Philippines. The school ID
for Dologon National High School is 303954. It is classified as a mother
school and offers a curricular class that includes both Junior High School and
Senior High School. It is 1.2 kilometers coming from purok 1 Dologon
Maramag Bukidnon.
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Sampling Procedure
The researcher will utilize stratified sampling, in order to determine the
sample population of working students, the researcher first interviewed
students in every high school classroom. In order to identify the sample
population of non-working students, the researcher also used a proportion of
the sample population of working students.
Research Instrument
For this study, the difference and similarities of junior and senior high
school between working and non-working students on their academic
performance questionnaire (adapted from Khan A, A., Golder,P 2021 ) was
used to achieve the core objective of the revision. The questionnaire was
divided into third parts to gather data about this study
The first section of the survey questionnaire determined the
demographic information along with the respondent’s name, grade and
section, age, gender, and status (working, non-working)
The second section of the questionnaire was given to the high school
students. It consists of 15 item questions that aim to asses knowledge about
the problems faced by working and non-working high school students and to
identify the level of their academic performance. The focus of the assessment
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was based on the principles introduced by various authors. The study adapted
a questionnaire from the study that was revised and used to gather the
primary information.
The third section of the questionnaire is the final grade of the
respondent. Which it can help the researcher identify the level of academic
performance of working and non-working student.
Scoring Procedure
Researchers will employ likerts scaling to assess both various levels of
academic performance and the most common issues faced by working and
nonworking students.
The responses of the respondent will be ranked accordingly:
Range Scale Descriptive Quantitative
Rating Interpretation
1 1.00-1.80 Strongly Disagree Very Low
2 1.81-2.60 Disagree Low
3 2.61-3.40 Undecided Moderate
4 3.41-4.20 Agree High
5 4.21-5.00 Strongly Agree Very High
Ethical Considerations
A letter will send to the participants, requesting that they will participate
in this study. Informed consent will obtained through the participant’s consent.
The nature of the research will explain to the participants using English as the
basic medium of communication. The respondents were informed by the
researchers according to the nature and purpose of this research, giving them
the option of being one of the chosen respondents. The researchers ensured
that there would be no harm caused by conducting the study. Moreover,
personal information regarding the High school students of Dologon National
High School that was evaluated will remain confidential after the study is
conducted.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Age:
Grade and Section: Gender:
Status:
Working/Part time student Non-working students
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General Average Grade in Quarter 1:
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PRACTICAL RESEARCH II
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the of the Problem 2
Objectives of the Study 2
Significance of the Study 3
Scope and Delimitation of the Study 4
Definition of Terms 4
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Review of Related Literature 5
Conceptual Framework 10
Research Paradigm 10
Hypothesis of the Study 10
METHODOLOGY
Research Design 11
Locale of the Study 12
Participants of the Study 13
Sampling Procedure 13
Research Instruments 13
Data Gathering Procedure 14
Statistical Analysis 15
Ethical Considerations 15
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