ABSTRACT

Today, seeing teenage couples engaging to romantic relationships is not a new

thing. Thus, it is very important for a teenager/student to be educated with regards to this

matter. This research discusses about the effects on students having a romantic

relationship while studying. It will figure out the positive and negative outcomes of

having romantic relationship on different aspects on the lives of the respondents while

they are still studying. Phenomenological study research design is utilized in this study

anchored to Collaizzi’s phenomenological method of analyzing. The source of this study

were ten (10) high school students of San Ricardo National High School, San Ricardo,

Southern Leyte who are engaged in a romantic relationship. Outcomes were gained

through face-to-face interview. The results of the study reveals that all respondents think

that their engagement to romantic relationships while still studying will benefit their

studies. It will add inspirations, motivations, and encouragements to do better at school.

In conclusion, students who engage romantic relationships while still studying will

experience more negative reactions from parents. Finally, romantic partner can be an

instrument to better their lives and be fruitful in the future. This research recommends to

students to be rational in making decisions in life because it can affect their future.

Keyword: Romantic relationship, high school students, academic performance,

adolescence
 Appendix A
Letter Request

Republic of the Philippines

San Ricardo National High School
Poblacion, San Ricardo, So. Leyte

January 17, 2020

Mr. Wenceslao S. Piloton Jr.

Head Teacher, San Ricardo National High School
District of San Ricardo
Division of Southern Leyte

Greetings!

We are grade 11 students of San Ricardo National High School who are currently
working on our Practical Research 1 Paper entitled, “A Puppy Love”: Influences of
Romantic Relationships to Academic Careers of High School Students. This study
would like to determine the influences of romantic relationships to academic careers of
high school students.
In line with this, may we request from your good office to allow us to conduct a simple
survey from your school. This may involve randomly chosen high school students from
your institute. Attach herewith is the copy of the survey questionnaire.
We are looking forward for your favorable response regarding this matter. Thank you!

The Researchers
 Appendix B

Research Questions

Semi-structured Interview Questions

Preliminary Questions:

1. How old are you now?

2. How old were you when you first engaged in a romantic relationship?
3. How long was your longest relationship? _____Your shortest? ______

Main Questions:

1. What were the initial reactions of your parents after knowing the situation?
2. How is having a romantic partner while still studying affects your positively as a
student?
3. How is having a romantic partner while still studying affects you negatively as a
student?
4. How is having a romantic relationship while still studying affects your future
decisions/future plans?
 Appendix C

Informed Consent

Informed Consent for Participants in Research Involving Human Subjects

Title of the Study

“A Puppy Love”: Influences of Romantic Relationships to Academic Careers of

High School Students

Researchers

Geno Paulo Castañares, Rey Adrian Laguras, Hyacinth Dela Torre, Judeiah Christy
Dago-oc, Hannah Jane Limen, Niña Mae Mindajao, Ma. Stephanie Caballes, Quenie
Rose Quinabato

I. Purpose of the Research/Project

The purpose of this study is to gather data to determine the relevance of having
romantic relationships as a student to their academic performance. The findings of this
study will help students in determining whether or not it is appropriate to engage their
selves into romantic relationships.

II. Procedures

This study will use the semi-structured interview which passed the school
research committee. The instrument will be administered upon the approval of the
Research Adviser and the School Head of the research site. The information given which
contained personal information will always be kept confidential except for data needed in
the analyses.
III. Risks
There will be no risk in participating this study. The responses are used for the
sole purpose of the study and the information given are kept confidential except for data
needed in the analyses.

IV. Benefits
It is hope that the findings of this study will help the concerned society.

V. Extent of Anonymity and Confidentiality

Responses from the participants will always be kept confidential and anonymous.
Also, no identifying marks were made in the research instruments to preserve ethical
considerations.

VI. Compensation
There will no compensation in participating this study.

VII. Freedom to Withdraw

The participant is free to withdraw if deemed necessary.

If you wish to withdraw, call any of the following:

1. Lyn E. Lood (Researcher Adviser) 09052735478
2. Geno Paulo G. Castañares (Reseacher) 09754205291
3. Rey Adrian E. Laguras (Reseacher) 09753882645
4. Hyacinth R. Dela Torre (Reseacher) 09653178051
5. Hannah Jane D. Limen (Reseacher) 09656252581
6. Judeiah Christy A. Dago-oc (Reseacher) 09362065220
7. Niña Mae E. Mindajao (Reseacher) 09051167364
8. Ma. Stephanie E. Caballes (Reseacher) 09050287304
9. Quenie Rose T. Quinabato (Reseacher) 09052638846
VIII. Approval of Research
This research has been approved as required by the Research Adviser and
Research Panel members in Senior High School Department of San Ricardo National
High School, San Ricardo, Southern Leyte.

_______________________ ________________________
Approved Date Approved Date

_______________________ ________________________
(Researcher) (Participant)
 CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: GENO PAULO G. CASTAÑARES

NICKNAME: “GP”

AGE: 17

SEX: MALE

RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC

ADDRESS: TIMBA, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE

BIRTHDATE: DECEMBER 1, 2002

MOTHER: GENARO A. CASTAÑARES

FATHER: GERMANA G. CASTAÑARES

CELL #: 09754205291

EMAIL ADDRESS: castaniares01geno@gmail.com

 RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA

NAME: REY ADRIAN E. LAGURAS

NICKNAME: “YAN-YAN”

AGE: 17

SEX: MALE

RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC

ADDRESS: CAMANG, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE

BIRTHDATE: JULY 19, 2002

MOTHER: MELBA E. LAGURAS

FATHER: RIC C. LAGURAS

CELL #: 09753882645

EMAIL ADDRESS: reylaguras@gmail.com

 RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA

NAME: HYACINTH R. DELA TORRE

NICKNAME: “CINTH”

AGE: 17

SEX: FEMALE

RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC

ADDRESS: BENIT, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE

BIRTHDATE: JUNE 2, 2003

MOTHER: PILAR R. DELA TORRE

FATHER: JOEL L. DELA TORRE

CELL #: 09653178051

EMAIL ADDRESS: cincindt0203@gmail.com

 RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA

NAME: JUDEIAH CHRISTY A. DAGO-OC

NICKNAME: “JUDING”

AGE: 18

SEX: FEMALE

RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC

ADDRESS: POBLACION, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE

BIRTHDATE: DECEMBER 19, 2001

MOTHER: DESIE A. DAGO-OC

FATHER: JULITO M. DAGO-O

CELL #: 09362065520

EMAIL ADDRESS: judeiahchristy19@gmail.com

 RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA

NAME: HANNAH JANE D. LIMEN

NICKNAME: “HANNAH”

AGE: 16

SEX: FEMALE

RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC

ADDRESS: BENIT, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE

BIRTHDATE: JUNE 15, 2003

MOTHER: HERMELYN D. LIMEN

FATHER: PONCIANO P. LIMEN JR.

CELL #: 09656252581

EMAIL ADDRESS: hannahlimen15@gmail.com

 RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA

NAME: NIÑA MAE E. MINDAJAO

NICKNAME: “NIN”

AGE: 17

SEX: FEMALE

RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC

ADDRESS: SABANG INOLINAN, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE

BIRTHDATE: JANUARY 15, 2003

MOTHER: MARIA VIOLY E. MINDAJAO

FATHER: LERWIN O. MINDAJAO

CELL #: 09056556544

EMAIL ADDRESS: mindajao@gmail.com

 RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA

NAME: MA. STEPHANIE E. CABALLES

NICKNAME: “PANIE”

AGE: 18

SEX: FEMALE

RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC

ADDRESS: COGON, PINTUYAN, SOUTHERN LEYTE

BIRTHDATE: OCTOBER 14, 2001

MOTHER: WENEFREDA E. CABALLES

FATHER: FELIPE L. CABALLES

CELL #: 09050287304

EMAIL ADDRESS: caballesstephanie@gmail.com

 RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA

NAME: QUENIE ROSE T. QUINABATO

NICKNAME: “KWEN”

AGE: 17

SEX: FEMALE

RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC

ADDRESS: COGON, PINTUYAN, SOUTHERN LEYTE

BIRTHDATE: MAY 12, 2002

MOTHER: ZOSIMA T. QUINABATO

FATHER: JOEY H. QUINABATO

CELL #: 09757032161

EMAIL ADDRESS: quinabato@gmail.com