Research 2023

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1
A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF WEARING MAKEUP ON THE LEVEL OF

CONFIDENCE OF SELECTED GRADE 10 STUDENTS AT ST. JOHN COLLEGES
A Research Presented to the Faculty of Senior High School Department

of St. John Colleges, Calamba City Laguna
In Partial Fulfillment to the Requirements for the Senior High School

Practical Research 1
AGOT, HAZIEL YESHA LADO

JAVILLO, SOPHIA ALEXA MAPALAD
MENDOZA, JOHN CHRISTOPHER SOLIS
MONTILLA, RACHELLE MARTONIA
JUNE 2023
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CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Makeup had a significant impact on all, as it enhances and improves one's
appearance, increasing self-confidence. The use of cosmetics has become
increasingly prevalent among Junior High School students, with many
adolescents using makeup, skincare products, and fragrances to enhance their
physical appearance. While the use of cosmetics can be an enjoyable and
creative way for young people to express themselves, it can also have an impact
on their self-esteem and confidence.
Self-esteem is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as the belief and
confidence in your own ability and value. According to Rajajeyakumar et al.
(2016), Cosmetics are often a tool used for social self-presentation and self-
image management. As a result, the application of facial cosmetics may serve to
increase a woman's sense of confidence in her look, making her more self-
assured in the belief that confidence is obtained when her physical appearance
corresponds to the scenario.
The impact of wearing cosmetics can be different on the self-esteem and
confidence of an individual as it can have positive and negative effects that can
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influence the level of confidence in students who apply cosmetics in their
everyday agenda. Positive self-esteem individuals believe in their own worth,
expect self-improvement, and adapt well to others. As a result, they may show
signs of stability and accomplishment. On the contrary, people who have
negative self-esteem may find themselves to be the source of self-dissatisfaction
and self-denial which can possess a heavy reliance on others (Moon & Yoo,
2003).
Effects such as wearing cosmetics allow women to transform themselves
which leads to higher self-confidence. Makeup is the instrument to discover their
individuality, using different products that match their physical appearance are
some of the positive effects of wearing cosmetics, particularly makeup, in the
routine of Junior High School students. Negative effects namely, clogged pores,
aging of the skin, breakouts, allergies, and so much more. Aside from health
concerns, wearing cosmetics on a daily basis has a negative effect on a person's
self-esteem. As mentioned by Lee & Oh (2018), wearing cosmetics seeks
pleasure through makeup and transforms one's feelings of inferiority and
depression into positive emotions.
Through makeup, women can express their creativity and personality. It
serves as an artistic expression that allows women by experimenting with various
hues, textures, and fashion. It gives them the freedom to create and express their
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moods, which improves their self-confidence and encourages them to appreciate
more their own individual attractiveness.
Using makeup can be also a way for women to focus on their own needs
and practice self-care. Applying cosmetics can be a relaxing, calming, and
therapeutic ritual that enables individuals to concentrate on themselves and their
well-being. With that being said, makeup has made a big impact given that it has
numerous positive impacts on a person's well-being. It serves as an instrument
not only to hide blemishes and highlight a person’s beauty but also a tool to
improve a person’s self-awareness of themselves and to impress others with
their looks and physical attributes in a positive way.
Statement of the Problem
This qualitative study aims to understand the influence of wearing makeup
on the level of confidence of the selected grade 10 students of St. John Colleges.
Specifically, it seeks to explore their motivation for using makeup and how it
affects their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Central Question:
Why do the selected grade 10 students wear makeup on a daily basis?
Corollary Questions:
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1. What are the reasons of selected grade 10 students to wear makeup?
2. What are the things that selected grade 10 students do to gain
confidence in wearing makeup that affects their psychological aspect?
3. What advices can you offer to other teenagers about makeup?
Conceptual Framework
The Influence of Wearing Makeup on the Level of Confidence of Selected

Grade 10 Students
Data Gathering Procedure

Interview through audio recording
(Face-to-Face)
Verbatim Transcription
Data Analysis using IPA
Significance of the Influence of Wearing Makeup on the Level of Confidence

of Selected Grade 10 students
Figure 1.1 Paradigm of the Study

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The paradigm of the study is shown above. The first box shows the
influence of wearing makeup on the level of confidence of selected grade 10
students which indicates the correlation between how wearing makeup
influenced the selected grade 10 students in their level of confidence and how it
affects them in their daily lives. The second box indicates how the researchers
will collect the data from the selected respondents. The data-gathering procedure
to be used in the study is through a face-to-face interview, the researchers also
utilized to give a consent form to be filled up by the respondents for the audio
recording of their answers. In relation to that, each answer of the respondents will
be transcripted by the researchers through verbatim transcription which
translates each word and phrase said by the respondents in the interview. The
next enclosure displays the data analysis that the researchers will be using in
interpreting and analyzing the discoveries in the conducted interview. Lastly, the
enclosure exhibits the significance of the qualitative study in the lives of the
selected grade 10 students.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
This study aims to understand and know the influence of wearing makeup
on the level of confidence of selected grade 10 students at St. John Colleges. In
this study, there were three (3) selected grade 10 students from St. John
Colleges who agreed to be interviewed through audio recording and to share

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their insights and answers on wearing makeup on a daily basis. Therefore, this
study will only look at how the respondents gain self-confidence and self-esteem
while wearing makeup in their everyday lives. It also covers how the selected
students became interested in putting on makeup as an instrument to become
more confident and to be much more self-aware of themselves.
Significance of the Study
The significance of this study is on the influence of wearing makeup on the
level of confidence of selected grade 10 students. This research contributes to
the increasing amount of exploring how makeup can enhance an individual's self-
confidence and self-esteem. The study delves deeply into the emotional
experiences of individuals who view makeup as a means of self-expression,
specifically among students attending St. John Colleges at Junior High School. It
provides a comprehensive examination of the role makeup plays in both
appearance and societal norms.
Furthermore, this research can also prove advantageous for subsequent
entities. The results of this research can be utilized by individuals to enhance
their overall well-being, physical appearance, and self-confidence. Additionally,
makeup and cosmetics play a significant role in expressing one's personality and
social identity. Therefore, this study holds great potential for improving various
aspects of people's lives.

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To the students. Individuals participating in this study can benefit greatly
by gaining a deep understanding of their emotional experiences and learning
effective coping strategies. Students would have to make changes to improve
their physical appearance as a result of this study in order to benefit from it.
To the school. The staff of the school can keep an eye on the pupils'
appearance and encourage them to be themselves in their own ways. Through
the findings of this study, they can utilize this to develop policies that foster a
more accepting and supportive environment for students who was using makeup
to boost their self-confidence and overall appearance.
To the researchers. The fact that this study will help researchers
complete their work means that they can be aware. Furthermore, researchers
can use this study as a valuable resource for developing their own research
projects. The study's results can serve as a foundation of knowledge, guiding
researchers on what to include, exclude, or improve upon in their own studies.
Additionally, this study provides a starting point for further exploration of how
makeup impacts students in Junior High School level of self-confidence.
To future researchers. The participants in this study will learn new
information that they can apply to their future purposes. The current study on
peer pressure among women and teenagers needs to be expanded in order to
fully understand and address the issue. Future researchers must continue to
investigate and analyze the topic to develop effective interventions that promote
positive emotional experiences among students who are influenced by wearing

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makeup. This will also help to enhance their research skills and contribute to the
existing knowledge of peer pressure. Further exploration of this subject is crucial
for combating the negative effects of societal pressures and creating a more
supportive environment for individuals.
Definition of Terms
In this part of the research, the terms used will be provided with
appropriate definitions to further understand the words that the researchers used
in the study.
Hues. A shade or a particular variety of color.
Individuality. A character of a person to be able to distinguish if from others of
some kind, specifically when it is prominent.
Makeup. A substance that is a mixture of chemical components that are attained
either from natural or manmade resources. It is a tool used to improve one’s
appearance, hide blemishes, and enhance physical attractiveness. Makeup such
as lipsticks, foundation, eyeshadow, and blush are some of the products that
people use mostly teenagers.
Qualitative study. A type of study that aims to search for naturalistic things or
settings to prove a phenomenon. It seeks to interpret human experiences and
holistic, and individualistic perspectives of an individual.

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Self-care. It is both the practice of acting to maintain or enhance one's own
health and the capacity to care for oneself through awareness, self-control, and
self-reliance in order to acquire, maintain, or promote optimal health and well-
being.
Self-confidence. It is the trust that a person gives to himself/herself. It is an act
of believing in one’s capability in given settings or accomplishing a task.
Self-esteem. It is a subjective view of our personal and overall worth and value.
Self-esteem describes a person’s level of confidence with regards to an
individual's abilities and own attributes.
Therapeutic rituals. Is a planned series of steps created in collaboration with
the therapist and the client to help the client move from one psychological state
to another. (eg. meditating, writing a letter, reading religious texts)
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

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Foreign Literature
Makeup use in different aspects can drastically change an individual’s
well-being. Most especially in the self-confidence of a person. Several
observations have been found about the positive correlation between makeup
use and self-esteem. Makeup usage acts as a stimulant to our three senses:
touch (all sensations from the skin’s surface), smell (fragrance), and sense sight
(which can foretell the process of becoming and looking attractive). By using
makeup, positive stimulation of these three senses can result in both sensory
and psychological pleasure (Korichi et al., 2008).
As stated by Onuoha et al. (2020) teenagers engage in using makeup to
fulfill a sense of belongingness or social acceptability, and that natural looks or
appearances are not socially acceptable in the social norms of a society.
Many teenagers apply beauty cosmetics because of the fact that beauty
standards have led to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, anxiety, and lack
of self-confidence. Because of this many individuals, specifically young adults,
experience unfavorable emotions then influence their evaluation of personal
beauty. Therefore, women nowadays are constantly reminded of what is
considered beautiful and lovely. With regard to that, many wear makeup to attain
self-esteem as they believe that wearing makeup might help them achieve self-
confidence, self-assurance, self-trust, and social skills in terms of intrapersonal
relationships (Afable et al., 2014).

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Adolescents desire a natural and elegant appearance, but many suffer
from skin blemishes and low self-esteem. According to the Renfrew Center
Foundation's report in 2007, 44% of women feel negative emotions when they
are not wearing makeup. Cosmetic products are often viewed as a way to
enhance feminine beauty ideals and assist women in conforming to society's
beauty standards.
In Pakistan, beauty product advertisements have a positive impact on
students due to the rapid growth of media and the resulting changes in lifestyle,
attitude, behavior, culture, and religious values. However, societal standards of
beauty are constantly changing, making it difficult for individuals to keep up with
unrealistic expectations. Cosmetics have a significant impact on how individuals
perceive themselves and how they are perceived by others, which in turn affects
their social interactions.
Robertson and her colleagues (2008) discovered that there is a positive
relationship between the frequent use of cosmetics and anxiety, self-
consciousness, introversion, and conformity. This implies that the use of
cosmetics not only relates to an individual's emphasis on outward appearance,
but also to their level of confidence and self-worth, social interactions, and overall
social success.
Historically, women’s expectations and societal conventions have been
connected to makeup. Instead of forcing them to adhere to external standards,

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there has been a change in recent years toward allowing them to use makeup for
their own self-expression.
Foreign Studies
From a psychological standpoint, self-confidence appears to be one of the
few characteristics of human perception that extends over the entire range of
human existence. As a result, self-confidence is usually viewed as the most
important variable of human behavior. In correlation to cosmetic use, makeup
made a significant influence on the self-confidence of an individual.
As cited by Hoffmann (2016) makeup can be a potential art therapy that
has been shown to promote creativity and humans’ emotional expression to
alleviate anxiety, enhance self-appearance, and boost self-confidence. With that
being said, the usage of makeup among women can be a therapeutic way to
ease mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. As it can help a person’s
inner state to be tranquil and content.
Cosmetic are products designed to be applied to the human body to
promote attractiveness, alter appearance, cleanse, or beautify. Women have
been using cosmetics for thousands of years and have been found to have a
positive correlation with anxiety, self-recognition, introversion, and conformity.
Conversely, cosmetics use has a negative correlation with extraversion, social
confidence, emotional stability, and intellect.

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Recent research has indicated that teenagers wear makeup to improve
their self-confidence and enhance their overall enjoyment of life. A study
conducted by Etcoff (2004), an assistant clinical professor at Harvard Medical
School and a research psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, has
revealed that women who wear makeup are perceived as more attractive, likable,
competent, and trustworthy than those who do not.
Local Literature
As stated by Lanzuela et al. (2019) most individuals make use of makeup
occasionally based on different scenarios in their lives such as going to school,
going out with some friends, and attending occasions. With that being said,
people most specifically, teenagers, do not completely rely on the benefits of
makeup on their physical appearance in various settings, even it they use it as a
reason to boost their self-confidence. Makeup can definitely change someone’s
appearance as it helps to improve or alter a person’s looks. As it changes
throughout time, it has been significant to each and every generation that uses it.
According to Silverio (2010) over the past years, both men and women
have worn makeup as it helps to enhance a personal facial feature, but in the
modern times, it is largely women that wear makeup on a daily basis. Because of
beauty standards, people nowadays tend to buy cosmetic products just to gain
and attract someone's attention and to be vulnerable with others.

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Wearing makeup is notably recognized to be the one that alters a person
on how they can express themselves to the public. Applying makeup
firmly affects each individual’s confidence level. The majority of the population
states that applying and wearing makeup can cause a positive impact on their
confidence that helps them to gain more self-esteem and be much more self-
aware of themselves when facing the public. In addition to that, people might be
putting on makeup due to the extensive exposure to various social media
platforms and advertisements of countless beauty products. Conversely,
negative effects such as not wearing makeup are one of the reasons why most
people tend to buy and wear makeup on a daily basis (Arquiza et al., 2019).
Local Studies
In previous studies according to Aquino et al. (2017) the objective of the
study was to investigate the impact of cosmetics on the self-confidence of Senior
High School (SHS) women. The study consisted of interviews with five randomly
selected students and the distribution of 14 surveys. The study findings indicate
that facial cleansers are the most commonly used cosmetic products among SHS
students. Moreover, the use of cosmetics depends on the physical feature that
stands out or the flaws that need to be altered. Although students admitted being
self-conscious about wearing cosmetics, they believe that the use of cosmetics
makes them more presentable. Additionally, they reported an improvement in
social skills and attitude towards other people.

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In the Philippines, cosmetic usage is prevalent among teenagers who are
mainly exposed to social media platforms. With that the presence of social media
influencers can influence teenagers on using makeup as their way of attracting,
enhancing natural features, and boosting their self-confidence. In line with that, a
study by Castillo et al. (2022) said that the brand’s marketing and advertising
efforts heavily rely on social media influencers which correlates with why
teenagers use and apply makeup.
As makeup can highly influence an individual, wearing cosmetics can help
women and teenagers feel more confident. By enabling her to present herself in
a way that makes her feel confident and prepared to take on the world, that might
give her a sense of empowerment. As a result, an individual is more likely to feel
empowered in other aspects of her life, such as her work, relationships, and
personal objectives or endeavors when she has self-confidence in her beauty.
Synthesis
A lot of women including teenagers have experienced low self-esteem,
anxiety, and low self-confidence as a result of commercials featuring
unrealistically idealized depictions of beauty. The majority of these unpleasant
and negative emotions are a result of body and attractiveness dissatisfaction. As
stated by Britton (2012) women, specifically college women, use cosmetics
frequently, are well-informed about the cosmetics industry, and are aware that
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some individual preferences can have an influence on the decisions and choices
a woman makes with regards to using cosmetics.
In childhood and adolescence period, the usage of cosmetics is a form of
performance where young girls mimic or imitate the actions of female peers and
maternal figures. However, throughout college, applying makeup becomes a
routine and is supported by societal norms, which are upheld by the availability of
information circling around the internet and online platforms that promotes
makeup products (Buegeler, 2015).
As makeup grows into a much bigger aspect of life, people gain
confidence because it helps individuals to conceal imperfections, enhance facial
features, improve self-expression, give off a sense of “put-together” to be ready
for a day, and receive positive feedback or validation from others.
In a study conducted by Schneider and Moron (2022), facial makeup has
been linked to a hazy social perception. Although other studies found that women
who used makeup were seen as attractive and warm, they were also seen as
domineering and less worthy. Makeup has been defined as a strategy to
compete with rivals and win over potential partners, which suggests that it may
be interpreted as an indication of power-seeking. In line with that, higher
attractiveness in a woman with lighter makeup attributes a higher likelihood and
make use of dominance tactics, whereas women with heavy makeup were more
likely to use friendly, ingratiating, and convivial techniques.

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Nowadays, individuals who wear makeup particularly have two reasons.
Some studies conclude that women who are less confident apply more
cosmetics, likely to cover up flaws and imperfections. However, women who
have higher self-esteem allow them to apply makeup to attract attention. In a
study constructed by Mafra alongside her colleagues (2022), women’s usage of
makeup is highly correlated with appearance and social interactions made by
individuals. For the reason, that appearance evaluation predicted inversely the
amount of money spent on cosmetics each month, appearance orientation
positively predicted the frequency of makeup use, the amount of time spent
applying makeup, and the cost of makeup. Although in distinct ways, spending
on makeup was positively predicted by both general and social self-esteem.
On both the wearer and the observers, makeup effects can have a variety
of psychological results. At present, a lot of women compare themselves to
celebrities in the media, and influencers who strive to meet the high standards of
feminine beauty that have red cheeks, clear skin, a strong jawline, and big
almond eyes wind up feeling self-conscious and unsatisfied with their
appearance.
From a psychological perspective, wearing makeup has a strong favorable
relationship with social interaction and performance, as well as a moderately
good relationship with self-esteem and attraction. Additionally, as makeup
indirectly enhances functioning and academic performance, it has a strong

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favorable relationship with educational level and job success that helps an
individual to function and have a better acceptance of herself with her beauty.
(Al-Samydai et al., 2021)
Furthermore, makeup allows various users to fully establish a different and
new side of themselves as it gives a significant impact on their own personal life.
Effects such as self-expression to creatively express their inner persona and
experiment with different looks as it showcases one’s mood, personality, and
style, social perception of how makeup can directly affect how others perceive an
individual, self-perception that greatly affects on how teenagers perceive
themselves by changing how they look or appear on public, individuals can
enhance and highlight particular traits which could result in a more favorable self-
image, a tool for mood enhancement as it can be a therapeutic ritual or process
for some women by taking self-care, concentrating on personal grooming and
beauty enhancement.
CHAPTER III
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
The researchers utilized a qualitative research design to furthermore delve
into the subjective experiences of the respondents using a phenomenological
research approach. The aim is to gain a deep understanding of the lived,
experiences, situations, perceptions, and interpretations of individuals in relation
to this research.
With this type of study design provides a valuable opportunity to explore
and illuminate the intricacies and nuances of subjective experiences, contributing
to the existing body of knowledge.
Locale of the Study
The locale of the study was conducted in St. John Colleges located at 098
Chipeco Avenue Brgy. 3, Calamba City, where both of the researchers and the
respondents are currently studying. It is the researchers choice to perform their
study inside the school for an easier and more accessible way to allocate
respondents and interview the students that are selected by the researchers.
Data Gathering Procedure

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The data gathering procedure that was used by the researchers are as
follows: First, the researchers searched for their grade 10 respondents who wear
makeup every day in school through a purposive sampling method. Second, the
researchers gave the selected interviewees a consent form to be read and filled
up by the respondents who are willing to be the interviewee of the researchers
study. Then, all of the participants were interviewed one by one through a face-
to-face setup that took place inside the school. Lastly, the researchers
transcribed all three interviews conducted which will be soon analyzed and
evaluated by the researchers to understand why did the selected grade 10
students wear makeup and gain confidence in applying it.
Respondents of the Study
The respondents of the study are composed of students at St. John
Colleges that are enrolled in the school year 2022-2023. All of these participants
were selected by the researchers, which is one of the vital processes to keep this
study successful. A purposive sampling method is conducted where each
member finds a suitable participant who is wearing makeup and has the
influence of it.
The chosen respondents consist of three (3) participants from a selected
section of grade 10 students at St. John Colleges. One (1) of three selected
grade 10 students came from grade 10 Jade, while two (2) of them came from
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grade 10 Sapphire. The respondents are interviewed face-to-face with an audio
recorder and will be interviewed in a room that is comfortable and private which
will help the interviewee and the researchers to exchange conversation without
interruption. By doing this the researchers would gain a lot of needed information
with regards to the completion of the research.
Instruments of the Study
In order to gather the needed data a hard copy of the consent letter was
given to the interviewees to notify and gave them an idea of how will the
researchers collect all the information given by the respondents. The letter
consists of the header which shows the logo and name of the school, next is the
introduction and instructions to the respondents, followed by a section wherein
the respondents give their consent to be the interviewees of the research and to
authorize the researchers to record their answers through audio recording.
The interview was conducted via face-to-face interview in a room that is
quiet and comfortable for both of the respondents and the researchers. To further
analyze and determine the significance of wearing makeup on the level of
confidence of the respondents, a set of interview questions was asked to the
interviewees that were approved by the research adviser.

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APPENDIX B
Interview Questions (in violet)
1. What are the reasons of selected grade 10 students to wear makeup?
a. Why do you wear makeup?

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b. When did you start wearing makeup?
c. What motivated you to use it?
- Is there any particular person that you want to impress so you wear
makeup?
d. What do you feel when you don’t wear makeup?
2. What are the things that selected grade 10 students do to gain
confidence in wearing makeup that affects their psychological
aspect?
a. What are the positive and negative effects on yourself when you wear
makeup?
b. How does it affect you as an individual?
c. How does wearing makeup help you express yourself?
- Does it satisfy you?
d. How important is it to you to wear makeup just to increase your self-
confidence if you know that there are other ways?
3. What advices can you offer to other teenagers about makeup?

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APPENDIX C
Transcription of the Interview
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Interview Questions (in violet)
Interviewee’s answer (in black)
Participant # 1
Female
Grade 10 Student
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FOR QUESTION #1
- Bakit ka nagm-makeup?
Ahhh (pause for 5 seconds) I can’t say na force of habit pero it
helps with the way I…carry myself din, kasi…. uhmm I guess it helps with
my confidence and (pause for 3 seconds) I don’t know if sa’kin lang but if I
wear makeup I feel like.. I can face yung mga mangyayari sa’kin kasi
usually if I don’t wear makeup and I face the public parang… ang naked
ko? Parang my walls are damaged, I’m too exposed. (End of answer)

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- Kailan ka nagsimula?
(Took 4 seconds before answering the question) I’ve worn makeup
from a very early age, since kinder nagm-makeup na ako. It’s always been
something that I was fond of kasi kapag iniiwan ako ni mama ninanakaw
ko makeup niya hahaha (chuckles lightly). (End of answer)
- Ano-ano yung mga nag-udyok sa’yo na gamitin ito?
Society? (pause for 4 seconds) uhmmm (pause for 4 seconds)
siguro gawa din… because of my sister and then the people around me.
I’ve had a phase din kasi na… I don’t like makeup? So I used to like
makeup and then I didn’t… and then… I loved it. (End of answer)
+ Is there any particular person that you want to impress so you wear
makeup? Meron bang partikular na person?
No one other than myself. (answered with confidence) (End of
answer)
I feel exposed.(become more serious) (End of answer)
FOR QUESTION #2
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makeup?
- Ano-ano yung mga positive and negative?
Positive wiiise, ‘yun nga nakaka-help siya sa confidence ko and h-
how I care in myself… but even if that’s positive, negative din na at some
point nagre-rely ako doon, kasi I should be comfortable with my own skin.
But…I can’t. (started to get teary eyed) (End of answer)
(mumbles) Tsk (pause for 5 seconds) I guess (pause for 3
seconds) sa positive.. ‘yon nga nakakatulong siya sa…sarili but… yung
positiveness na ‘yon it’s bad na… sa makeup siya nagre-rely, sa material
object. It’s kind of like… kung wala ‘yong makeup, kulang ako and that’s
bad… (pause for 3 seconds) kasi I should be… okay with just myself nga.
(End of answer)
- Paano ito nakakatulong sa’yo sa pagpapahayag ng iyong sarili?
It helps me a lot—and it helps in different aspect like boosting my
self-confidence…and like kapag nag-wear ka kasi ng makeup is ikaw yung
pinakamaganda, na kapaaag may makeup ka may advantage ka sa iba,
that expressing myself using makeup really do satisfy myself. Uhmm

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without it…I feel suffocated sa mga judgmental glares ng mga tao…and
sa mga judgment ng society about beauty standards…na kapag pangit
(emphasized) ka wala ka nang halaga, unlike when I’m wearing makeup…
I can express more myself and feel valuable by others.(End of answer)
Since I wear makeup everyday—halos especially when I go out… I
guess it’s quite important for me… but… not to the point na… I would die
(emphasized) without makeup… it’s just that I prefer it talaga na… people
would see me, I would see myself na maayos yung itsura…kasi when it
comes to other people then hindi sila naka-ayos (pause for 3 seconds,
thinking) I guess naging judgy din ako, hindi ko naman ‘yon maano.. I
can’t deny it. And I’ve been quite self-conscious din kasi sa sarili ko so…
for me if ganon yung pumapasok sa isip ko when other people aren’t get
up like hindi sila dressed up, I feel like ganon din yung iniisip nila sa’kin…
and I don’t like that. (End of answer)
FOR QUESTION #3
a. What advice can you offer to other teenagers about makeup?
(Took 3 seconds before answering the question) Makeup is an
everything. It helps—it really helps…but…makeup isn’t supposed to be

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something na…you would rely to like I did myself, because it’s just an
object… you’re you…you should be able to embrace yourself as you are,
and makeup is just there to enhance it. It’s quite hypocritical for me to say
that kasi ako nga hindi ako nalabas ng walang makeup but…for other
people… parang…kapag kasi natural sila nakakainggit din so…I envy
those girls and sana…in the future mas madaming babae na ganon—like
mas…ano sila sa walang makeup. But I’m not saying na masama ang
makeup…kasi nga it helps yung too much lang ang masama.(End of
answer)
Interviewer and Observers: Thank you po for your participation!
Date of the Interview: May 30, 2023
Interviewer: Rachelle M. Montilla
Duration of the Interview: 6 minutes and 9 seconds
Participant # 2
Female
Grade 10 Student
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FOR QUESTION #1
Sa…dahil po sa confidence ko po, para po ma--boost po yung
confidence ko po. (Her fist are closed, and a little bit shaking)(End of
answer)
- Kailan ka nagsimula?
Grade 10 ngayon lang pong Grade 10.(End of answer)
- Ano-ano yung mga nag-udyok sa’yo na gamitin ito?
Friends ko po…sa classroom po. (End of answer)
+ Is there any particular person that you want to impress so you wear
makeup? Meron bang partikular na person?
Hmmm, (chuckles lightly and shook her head)(End of answer)

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Para pong may kulang sa’kin kapag di po ako nag we-wear ng
makeup.(answered it straightforwardly) (End of answer)
+Ano-ano ‘yon?
Like…parang…‘di po ko parang…(pause for 3 seconds)
nagagandahan sa sarili ko po… kapag walang makeup. (she could not
look to the interviewer in the eye while speaking, she was starting to feel
nervous.)(End of answer)
FOR QUESTION #2
makeup?
- Ano-ano yung mga positive and negative?
(Took 4 seconds before answering the question) Ahhmm, siguro
po…sa positive…mas naaabo-boost po kasi yung confidence ko po
ganun. Sa negative naman po, parang pag nagbibili po ako ng…
masyadong madaming makeup parang naaano…na yung pera ganun po.
(End of answer)

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Hmmm (She shook his head slowly and seemed to be looking for
an answer, until she could not speak and the question was not answered.)
(End of answer)
- Paano ito nakakatulong sa’yo sa pagpapahayag ng iyong sarili?
Para po kasing pag nag we-wear ako ng makeup kapag madaming
taong nag…(She paused 3 seconds and continued) humahanga sakin,
ganun kapag (She hesitated to continue her answer and decided to stop.)
(End of answer)
+Does it satisfy you? Why? Na-satisfy ka ba?
(She asks to repeat the question based on her gesture that her
eyebrows are slightly towards each other which signifies that she didn't
understand the question but then she nods.)
+Does it really satisfy you? Are you sure?
(She nods again.)
- Gaano kahalaga para sa’yo ang pagsusuot ng makeup para mapataas
ang self-confidence mo kung may iba pa namang paraan?

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Ahhmm sobrang… (she hesitated) ‘di naman sa sobrang halaga
kasi… minsan lang din naman po ako nagsusuot ng ganto kapag kunyari
papasok sa school ganun…pero sa kunyari po sa bahay, pero po minsan
sa school di naman ako masyadong…nag ma-makeup.(End of answer)
FOR QUESTION #3
- Anong maibibigay mong advice sa kanila?
Ahhmm ang advice ko lang po sakanila… kung… gusto pa nilang
ma-boost yung confidence nila, ok lng naman sila na mag wear ng
makeup(Took her 3 seconds to think what to answer next) pero kung…
may…sabi nyo nga may ibang way pa para or may maisip pa silang way
na ma-boost ang confidence nila, pwede namang mag try sila ng iba hindi
lang yung makeup yung ia-apply nila para ma-boost yung confidence nila.
(End of answer)
Interviewer and Observers: Thank you so much po!
Duration of the Interview: 4 minutes

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Participant # 3
Female
Grade 10 Student
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FOR QUESTION #1
Hmmm for me po kaya po ako nagm-makeup, yun lang po yung
way para ma-boost yung confidence ko po. Then para po sa iba, parang…
sinasabi nila naaa pang-arte-arte lang pero hindi po nila alam na…sa
isang tao malaki yung naitutulong ng pagm-makeup...lalong lalo na po sa
pagb-boost ng confidence . (answered it with confidence)(End of answer)
- Kailan ka nagsimula magsuot ng makeup?
Since grade 9 po.(answered it without hesitation) (End of answer)
- Ano-ano yung mga nag-udyok sa’yo? Ano-ano yun?
(Took 3 seconds to answer) Yung mga nakikita ko po sa social
media.
+ Is there any particular person that you want to impress kaya ka
gumagamit ng makeup?
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(Took 4 seconds to answer) Nung una po wala, pero sa ngayon
meron po. (answered it while smiling)(End of answer)
- Anong nararamdaman mo? Ano-ano?
Ahmmm…ang nararamdaman ko po is… parang… hindi po tulad
nung dati na kapag ka wala po akong makeup nagiging confident po ako
na lumabas na ganun at kahit walang makeup, pero sa ngayon po…
parang (pause for 3 seconds) hindi ko na po gusto yung mukha ko ‘pag
walang makeup.(End of answer)
FOR QUESTION #2
makeup?
- Ano-ano yung mga positibo at negatibong epekto nito sa’yo?
Ahmmm… yung positive po is yung pagb-boost nga po ng
confidence sa sarili and yung negative po is yung…parang nasasanay ka
nang mag-wear ng makeup araw-araw tapos hindi mo na po pinapakita
yung pagmamahal mo kung ano ka talaga. (End of answer)

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-Paano ito nakakaapekto sa’yo bilang isang indibidwal?
(Took 4 seconds before answering the question) Nakakaapaekto
po sa’kin kasi nga (pause for 3 seconds) magandang…wait lang po hehe
(total silence)(pause for 20 seconds) ano nga po ulit yung question?
How does it affect you as an individual?
-Paano ito nakakaapekto sa’yo bilang isang indibidwal?
(Total silence) Pwede pong ano next question?
-Sige, next question babalikan natin yan.
- Paano sya nakatulong sa’yo na i-express yung sarili mo?
Ahmmm…yun nga po, kasasabi ko lang po, yung pag-boost po ng
confidence. (answered it rapidly) (End of answer)
+Does it satisfy you? Why?
Yes po. (answered it quickly) (End of answer)
- Gaano kahalaga para sa’yo ang pagsusuot ng makeup para mapataas
ang self-confidence mo kung may iba pa namang paraan?

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(Took 3 seconds before answering the question) Para po sa’kin…
yung pagm-makeup…is yun lang yung, sa opinion ko lang po, yun lang po
yugn way para ma-boost yung confidence ko…then parang sa’kin po is…
wala na pong ibang way.
- Then back again sa question kanina.
Nakakaapekto po ‘to sa’kin sa magandang paraan lalo na po sa
pagmamahal ko po sa sarili ko.
FOR QUESTION #3
Ang advice ko lang po is…okay lang nama—okay lang naman
pong mag makeup but wag sosabra, kasi pag sosobra po uhmm parang…
hindi mo na po nagugustuhan yung sarili mo (inaudible word) parang
nandun kana eh…parang (pause for 4 seconds) parang ‘di mo na
nagugustuhan yung sarili mo kapag walang makeup.
Interviewer and Observers: Thank you po for participating!

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1

A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE INFLUENCE OF WEARING MAKEUP ON THE LEVEL OF

A Research Presented to the Faculty of Senior High School Department

In Partial Fulfillment to the Requirements for the Senior High School

AGOT, HAZIEL YESHA LADO

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THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Makeup had a significant impact on all, as it enhances and improves one's

appearance, increasing self-confidence. The use of cosmetics has become

increasingly prevalent among Junior High School students, with many

adolescents using makeup, skincare products, and fragrances to enhance their

physical appearance. While the use of cosmetics can be an enjoyable and

on their self-esteem and confidence.

Self-esteem is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as the belief and

confidence in your own ability and value. According to Rajajeyakumar et al.

image management. As a result, the application of facial cosmetics may serve to

corresponds to the scenario.

The impact of wearing cosmetics can be different on the self-esteem and

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influence the level of confidence in students who apply cosmetics in their

everyday agenda. Positive self-esteem individuals believe in their own worth,

signs of stability and accomplishment. On the contrary, people who have

negative self-esteem may find themselves to be the source of self-dissatisfaction

Effects such as wearing cosmetics allow women to transform themselves

which leads to higher self-confidence. Makeup is the instrument to discover their

some of the positive effects of wearing cosmetics, particularly makeup, in the

concerns, wearing cosmetics on a daily basis has a negative effect on a person's

self-esteem. As mentioned by Lee & Oh (2018), wearing cosmetics seeks

pleasure through makeup and transforms one's feelings of inferiority and

depression into positive emotions.

Through makeup, women can express their creativity and personality. It

serves as an artistic expression that allows women by experimenting with various

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moods, which improves their self-confidence and encourages them to appreciate

more their own individual attractiveness.

and practice self-care. Applying cosmetics can be a relaxing, calming, and

therapeutic ritual that enables individuals to concentrate on themselves and their

numerous positive impacts on a person's well-being. It serves as an instrument

improve a person’s self-awareness of themselves and to impress others with

their looks and physical attributes in a positive way.

Statement of the Problem

This qualitative study aims to understand the influence of wearing makeup

affects their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Why do the selected grade 10 students wear makeup on a daily basis?

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1. What are the reasons of selected grade 10 students to wear makeup?

2. What are the things that selected grade 10 students do to gain

confidence in wearing makeup that affects their psychological aspect?

3. What advices can you offer to other teenagers about makeup?

The Influence of Wearing Makeup on the Level of Confidence of Selected

Data Gathering Procedure

Data Analysis using IPA

Significance of the Influence of Wearing Makeup on the Level of Confidence

Figure 1.1 Paradigm of the Study

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influence of wearing makeup on the level of confidence of selected grade 10

students which indicates the correlation between how wearing makeup