CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter includes information on population, instrument design, methods

of data collection and statistical design analysis.

Research Design

The research method employed on this study was descriptive-correlational

design. Descriptive research design according to Gay (2000), involves the collection
of data in order to test the hypothesis or to answer question concerning the current
status of the subject of the study. Correlational research design was used to
measure the relationship between cosmetic product usage and the level of self-
confidence among Senior High School Students.

Subject of the study

The subject of this study is the student of senior high school in Damulaan
National High School. The researchers used purposive sampling method to gather
the respondents. They were chosen because of the factor that they used cosmetic
products.

Gathering data Instrument

A checklist questionnaire in a 5 points Likert scale was the main tool in

gathering the needed data. This questionnaire was based on the relationship
between cosmetic products and self-confidence among Senior High School Student.
The researcher used Frequency scale in order to determine how students often use
cosmetic products and how often they use it in different situation. The first table was
the list of kinds of cosmetic products being used by the respondents namely;

a. Foundation f. Lipstick
b. Face Powder g. Lip Tint
c. Blush on h. Mascara
d. Concealer i. Eyeliner
e. Whitening cream

The second was the different situations where cosmetic products are
frequently used; the third table was the reason for using cosmetic product, the
following reasons are;

a. To gain Self- Confidence e. Want hide/cover unnecessary flaws

b. Influenced by Social Media f. In Standards of the Society
c. Want to follow what is trends g. Afraid to be bullied
d. To seek attention h. To received praise from other people

Lastly, the level of self-confidence on using cosmetics products. The

researchers used value scale to measure the level of self-confidence of the students
when they are using cosmetic products.

Data gathering procedure

The researchers used the questionnaire to gather information. The

researchers seek an advice to 3 research teachers to validate the questionnaire.
After the questionnaire was validate, the researcher ask permission from the school
to administer the questionnaire by sending a communication letter to the principal of
Damulaan National High School- Senior High School Department to conduct the
study. After the researchers got an approval from the principal, the researchers
administered the questionnaire to the respondent.
 After the completing the target respondent, the researchers will collect the
data using frequency counts in M