Approval Sheet - Table of Contents

Wesleyan University-Philippines
Maria Aurora, 3202 Aurora
Senior High School Department
APPROVAL SHEET
This Senior High School research entitled THE PERCEPTION AND

ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARD WEARING OF SCHOOL UNIFORM IN THE
SELECTED BARANGAY ON THE DIFFERENT MUNICIPALITY OF AURORA
prepared and submitted by CYRELLE P. AGUSTIN, LOVELY JOY O.
BARTOLOME, ARA MAY R. CAMPIT, JOHN MICHAEL J. FERNANDEZ, JESSAMIN
V. LANZANIDA, JOHNMARK B. MORALES, GINALYN B. NARAJA, CHARITY B.
RESONDA, RHODS KENNETH N. SABADO, IVAN ROMAR N. SOVERANO and ACIA
JOICE B. VILLAREAL in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the strand of HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES is has been
examined, accepted and approved for final defense.
MARLON M. SUMAIT,
MAEd-ELS
Adviser
PANEL OF EXAMINERS
Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination on December

14, 2020 with a grade of 94%.
LUCELIA DP. CAMPOS, MBA

Chairman
MARLON M. SUMAIT, MAEd-ELS SHIRLEY P. VALDEZ

Member Member
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the strand HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.
LUCELIA DP. CAMPOS, MBA

Supervisor, Senior High School
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The researchers want to acknowledge with sincere gratitude
all the people who have their support and understanding in making
this thesis a success.
To God Almighty, for the strength that keeps the researchers
standing and for the hope that keeps them believing that this
affiliation would be possible and more interesting.
Sir Marlon M. Sumait, adviser, for the love, valuable
support, suggestions, patience and encouragement to complete this
research.
Special appreciation further goes to the selected barangays
in the Municipality of Dipaculao, Maria and Baler; for your
cooperation to conduct this study. Thank you so much for the care
and support.
The researchers also want to thank their family, to their
parents, sibling, cousins, and friends who inspired, encouraged
and fully supported them in every trial that came in their way
and in giving them not just financial but moral and spiritual
support and the source of inspiration and encouragement.
Finally, to all whose names were not mentioned but in one
way or another helped in the success of this research.
The Researchers
DEDICATION
This is dedicated to the all of the parents and students
being the inspiration to make this research possible, for always
guiding and supporting us in all aspect of life. This is also
dedicated to our friends who are always there to help. Most
especially, this work is dedicated to every student who wears
school uniform.
The Researchers
THESIS ABSTRACT
Title: THE PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS

TOWARDS
WEARING OF SCHOOL UNIFORM
Researchers: CYRELLE ANNE P. AGUSTIN

LOVELY JOY O. BARTOLOME
ARA MAY R. CAMPIT
JOHN MICHAEL J. FERNANDEZ
JESSAMIN V. LANZANIDA
JOHN MARK B. MORALES
GINALYN B. NARAJA
CHARITY B. RESONDA
RHODS KENNETH N. SABADO
IVAN ROMAR N. SOVERANO
ACIA JOICE B. VILLAREAL
Strand: HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Adviser: MARLON M. SUMAIT, MAEd-ELS
Date of Defense: December 4, 2020
Key Words: Perception, Attitude, School Uniform,

Students, Respondents, Survey, Importance,
Problem Encountered, Solution
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT iii
DEDICATION iv
ABSTRACT v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF TABLES viii
LIST OF FIGURE ix
Chapter
1 The Problem and Its Setting
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Conceptual/Theoretical Framework . . . . . . 3
Research Paradigm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . . . . 5
Significance of the Study . . . . . . . . . 6
Scope and Delimitations of the Study . . . . 7
Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Review of Related Literature and Studies
Perception of the Students on Uniform . . . . 9

Attitude of the Students on Uniform . . . . 11
Importance of School Uniform . . . . . . . . 14
Impact of School Uniform . . . . . . . . . . 16
Effect of School Uniform in
Academic Well-being . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Advantage of School Uniform . . . . . . . . . 20
Disadvantage of School Uniform . . . . . . . 23
Relevance of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Justification of the Study . . . . . . . . . 26
3 Research Methodology
Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Research Locale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Samples and Sampling Procedure . . . . . . . 29
Respondents of the Study . . . . . . . . . . 30
Data Gathering Tools/Instruments . . . . . . . 31
Data Gathering Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Statistical Treatment of Data . . . . . . . . 32
4 Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Profile of the Respondents . . . . . . . . . . 33

Perception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Attitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Importance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Problem Encountered . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Conclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
REFERENCES 54
APPENDICES
Survey Questionnaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LIST OF TABLES
Table TITLE Page
1 Profile of the Respondents 34
2 Perception 37
3 Attitude 39
4 Importance 41
5 Problem Encountered 43
6 Solution 45
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure TITLE Page
1 Research Paradigm of the Study 4

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Survey Questionnaire
I. Profile of the Respondents
Name (Optional)___________________ Age: ____ Sex: _____
School___________________________ Grade Level: ____Strand:
______
Directions: Read the following questions and respond to the scale

provided where 4- Strongly Agree, 3- Agree, 2- Disagree, and 1-
Strongly Disagree. Kindly put a check mark in answering the
questionnaire. Please answer the question as honest as possible.
II. Perception
4 3 2 1
Statement
1. School uniforms are an effective way of
improving student behavior.
2. Wearing uniforms improves discipline and leads
to academic gains.
3. I don’t like the design of our school uniform.
4. I am more comfortable of wearing civilian
clothes than school uniform.
5. School uniform will address the pear pressure
issue of fitting in by wearing uniform.
III. Attitude
4 3 2 1
Statement
1. School uniform reduce bullying and teasing base
on fashion choices.
2. Wearing school uniform take the freedom of
students from wearing their own fashionable
clothes.
3. Wearing school uniform boost students
professionalism in the classroom.
4. School uniform bring down the chances of
students expressing themselves through fashion.
5. Wearing uniform prevents students from forming
groups that could result in further bad behavior.
IV. Importance
Statement 4 3 2 1
1. Uniforms would increase school safety because
outsiders could be identified quickly.
2. Uniforms will prevent students from wearing
provocative or offensive clothing.
3. Uniforms will improve student achievements.
4. Students have an easier time getting dressed for
schools.
5. Uniforms will improve the school environments.
V. Problems Encountered
Statement 4 3 2 1
1. Uniforms prevents students from expressing
themselves
2. Wearing uniform takes time to wear every day.
3. It cost fortune to buy pair of school uniform.
4. School uniform is too hot to wear.
5. Students are not comfortable on their school
uniform.
VI. Solution
4 3 2 1
Statement
1. Wearing school uniform provide self-identity to
the students.
2. You should prepare it at night so that in the
morning you’ll just wear it.
3. They can ask for cheaper kind of uniform that is
more affordable.
4. The school should add more ventilator each room
for the students.
5. Proper scheduling of wearing school uniform
alternately such as MWF or TTh.
Documentation
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Wesleyan University-Philippines

Maria Aurora, 3202 Aurora

Senior High School Department

This Senior High School research entitled THE PERCEPTION AND

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination on December

LUCELIA DP. CAMPOS, MBA

MARLON M. SUMAIT, MAEd-ELS SHIRLEY P. VALDEZ

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the

LUCELIA DP. CAMPOS, MBA

Senior High School Department

The researchers want to acknowledge with sincere gratitude

this thesis a success.

To God Almighty, for the strength that keeps the researchers

affiliation would be possible and more interesting.

Sir Marlon M. Sumait, adviser, for the love, valuable

support, suggestions, patience and encouragement to complete this

Special appreciation further goes to the selected barangays

in the Municipality of Dipaculao, Maria and Baler; for your

The researchers also want to thank their family, to their

parents, sibling, cousins, and friends who inspired, encouraged

support and the source of inspiration and encouragement.

Finally, to all whose names were not mentioned but in one

way or another helped in the success of this research.

Senior High School Department

This is dedicated to the all of the parents and students

being the inspiration to make this research possible, for always

guiding and supporting us in all aspect of life. This is also

dedicated to our friends who are always there to help. Most

especially, this work is dedicated to every student who wears

Senior High School Department

Title: THE PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS

Researchers: CYRELLE ANNE P. AGUSTIN

Strand: HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Adviser: MARLON M. SUMAIT, MAEd-ELS

Date of Defense: December 4, 2020

Key Words: Perception, Attitude, School Uniform,

Senior High School Department

1 The Problem and Its Setting

2 Review of Related Literature and Studies

Perception of the Students on Uniform . . . . 9

Senior High School Department

4 Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

Profile of the Respondents . . . . . . . . . . 33

5 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

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Table TITLE Page

1 Profile of the Respondents 34

Senior High School Department

Figure TITLE Page

1 Research Paradigm of the Study 4

Senior High School Department

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). (2010, August 15). Court

Brown, T. J. (2018) Student dress codes. (ERIC Document

Brunsma, D. (2002). School uniforms: A critical review of the

Clinton, B. State of the Union Address (2016, January 23).

Daugherty, R. F. (2012, Winter). Leadership in action: Piloting

Senior High School Department

Encarta Microsoft Corporation. (1993-2003). Bill of Rights, 1-2.

Essex, N. L. (2001, January). School uniforms: Guidelines for

Franken, R. (2017). Human motivation, 3rd edition. Pacific Row,

Han, F., Leichtman, M.,& Wang, Q. (2018). Autobiographical

Senior High School Department