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RESEARCH PAPER
THE EFFECTS OF PART-
TIME JOB ON WORKING
STUDENT'S ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF
GENERAL ACADEMIC
STRANDS(GAS) 12
STUDENTS AT AMA
COMPUTER LEARNING
CENTER (ACLC) SCHOOL
YEAR 2023-2024
SUBMITTED BY:
CACERES, STEPHANIE L.
VALDEREY, PAULA MAE G.
CADAG, SHEINA M.
ARMARIO, RUSSEL L.
AMARO, ARLENE A.
GAS 12-D
SUBMITTED TO:
MS. RAQUEL B. CONEL -PR 2 TEACHER
DECEMBER, 2023
CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
INTRODUCTION
In today’s fast-paced and expensive world, it is becoming increasingly common
for students to take or part-time job while pursuing their studies. This phenomenon is
not only prevalent among college students but also among high school students,
particularly those in the General Academic Strands (GAS) 12 program. One such
institution where this trend is observed is AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC)
during the School Year 2023-2024. While part-time jobs offer several benefits,
including extra income valuable work experience, and the opportunity to develop
important skills, or it is crucial to examine the potential effects they may have on the
academic performance of working students. This research aims to explore the
impact of GAS 12 students at ACLC Naga during the afore mentioned academic
year.
The transition from high school to college is a critical period in a student’s life,
characterized by new experiences, greater independence, and increased
responsibilities. As GAS 12 students at ACLC strive to excel academically and
prepare themselves compelled to take a part-time jobs to supplement their financial
needs or gain practical experience. However, the questions arises whether these
jobs, albeit beneficial in various aspects, may have any adverse effects on their
academic performance.
One of the primary aspects affected by part-time jobs is time management,
juggling work shifts, study hours, and other commitments can pose a significant
challenge for students. Balancing the demands of both work and education may
result in increased stress levels, fatigue, and a lack of focus on academic endeavors.
With limited time available, students may have to sacrifice sleep, leisure activities, or
even study time, which can ultimately lead to a decline in their academic
performance.
Furthermore, part-time jobs often require students to work on weekdays or
weekends, partially conflicting with school hours or extracurricular activities. These
conflicting schedules can lead to missed classes, incomplete assignments, or
reduced participation in class discussions. Such disruptions can negatively impact a
students ability to grasp new concepts, keep up with the curriculum, and fully engage
in the learning process. Consequently, their overall academic growth.
Additionally, part-time jobs can also affects a students' mental well-being. The
pressure to meet work expectations while performing well academically can create a
sense of overwhelming responsibility and may contribute to increased stress and
academic demands without adequate next can lead to a decline in mental health and
overall motivation, further exacerbating the impact on academic performance.
Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge the potential advantages of part-
time jobs for working students by engaging in employment, students can acquire
valuable workplace skills, such as teamwork, time management, and
communication, which can enhance their professional development and future
career prospects. Moreover, part-time jobs offer opportunities for financial
independence, allowing students to support themselves financially and reducing the
burden or their families. These benefits should not be overlooked, but careful
consideration must be given to strike a balance between work commitments and
academic responsibilities.
According to the findings of the study conducted by Williams (2014), the reasons
why students work is due to budgeting need, meet a quick or basis necessity, and to
help the understudies in their future objectives. This was supported by the study of
Furr and Elling (2002), where the reasons why the students work part-time job is due
to financial problem. Aside from these reasons, there were also consequences of
working while studying and that is according to findings of the study of Darolia
(2014).
Working while studying is driven fundamentally by budgetary need to cover
setbacks in different types of understudy bolster to top up salary to give a superior
understudy understanding, or to help towards future objectives. It additionally
empowers understudies to share the duty regarding meeting the expenses of their
examination, furnishes them with a feeling of monetary autonomy, and creates
abilities in overseeing accounts. According to the study of Ruhm (1997), it is
necessary to understand the effects of working students in society because as the
rate of working students reached an abnormal state, job hiring started to show the
negative impacts that were attributed to it since it lessens instructive fulfillment and
scholarly execution particularly among youthful laborers without school training. On
the other hand, if working at a young age proves to be a favorable aspect of the
economy.
Since there are many possible conclusions, the researchers have to see the
lapses of this work so that the researcher will be able to explore the experiences of
the working students and to be able to understand fully what a working students is.
This study explores how the student creates ways to maximize their time in working
and in studying. The said study also aims to investigate and identify students
experiences while working. This study is aimed at investigating the effects of
students' employment on their academic performance. Various factors considered to
have effects of students academic achievement are explored. This includes the type
of jobs, the time spent on part-time job, students GPA, and the time needed to finish
their studies.
To sum up, the growing trend of part-time jobs among GAS 12 students at ACLC
during the academic year 2023-2024 raises concerns about its potential impact on
their academic performance. While these jobs offer financial independence, practical
experience, and skill development, they can also pose challenges in terms of time
management, conflicting schedules, and mental well-being, all of which can
ultimately detract from a Student’s academic achievement. Therefore, it is crucial for
students, educators, and parents to recognize these potential effects and work
together to find strategies that enable students to effectively manage their part-time
jobs while ensuring their academic success and overall well-being.
a. Age
b. Gender
c. Section
2. What are the primary reasons or motivations for students at AMA Computer
Learning Center (ACLC) to seek part-time job during their academic studies?
a. Financial Problem
b. Mental-emotional Problem
c. Gain Independence
5. What is the average number of hours per week that students at AMA
Computer Learning Center (ACLC) dedicate to part-time?
The study will focus specifically on GAS 12 students at ACLC and their
experience with part-time jobs during the specified school year. On the other hand,
this study does not include Grade 11 and other strand in Grade 12 at ACLC Naga.
HYPOTHESIS
The performance of General Academic Strands (GAS) 12 students at AMA
Computer Learning Center (ACLC) for the school year 2023-2024 is negatively
affected by part-time jobs, leading to lower academic performance compared to
students who do not have part-time jobs.
STUDENTS: This study is significance for Students as it will provide insights into the
challenges and benefits of being them make informed decisions about
managing work and education. It can lead to improved time
management, career planning, and academic success.
TEACHERS: This study can guide them in adapting their teaching methods and
support systems, ultimately enhancing the learning experience for
those students. Teachers can benefit from this study by understanding
the unique needs and stressors of working students.
PARENTS: This knowledge can help parents provide more effective guidance and
support, leading to better academic and career outcomes for their
children. Parents of working students will gain valuable information about
the demands and pressures their children face.
DepEd: The study’s insights can assist the Department of Education (DepEd) in
developing or revising policies and programs that cater to the unique needs
of working students within the education system. This can lead to more
inclusive and effective educational framework.
RESEARCHERS: The researchers conducting this Study can contribute to the body
of knowledge on the experiences and outcomes of working students, their
findings may influence educational practices, policies, and interventions,
ultimately benefiting working students and the education system.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Darolia, R. (2014). Working (and studying) day and night: Heterogeneous effects of
working on the academic performance of full-time and part-time students. Retrieved
from
https://econpapers.repec.org/article/eeeecoedu/v_3a38_3ay_3a2014_3ai_3ac_3ap_
3a38-50.h
Ruhm, Chris. (October 1997) “Is high school employment consumption or investment
” Journal of Labor Economics 15,no.4:735-76.strinebrickner, Todd, and
strinebrickner Ralph. “ The underlying Relationship between Family income and
educational attainment: Evidence from a liberal arts college with a full tuition
subsidy.” Journal of Human Resources, Forthcoming http//dx.doi.org/1086/209844
This chapter is composed of the review of related literature and studies that
entitled “The effects of part-time job on working student’s Academic performance of
General Academic Strands (GAS) 12 students at AMA Computer Learning Center
(ACLC) School Year 2023-2024”.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in understanding the effects
of part-time employment on students' lives, particularly on their academic
performance, mental well-being, and future career prospects. As more and more
students opt to work part-time while pursuing their education, it becomes crucial to
examine the potential benefits and drawbacks of balancing work and studies. This
literature review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of existing research on
the effects of part-time jobs on working students. By synthesizing the findings from
various studies, this review seeks to shed light on the multifaceted implications of
part-time employment for the educational and personal development of students.
Through an exploration of the literature, this review will contribute to a deeper
understanding of the topic and provide valuable insights for educators, policymakers,
and students themselves.
According to Balacuit, C., & Lopio L. (2022) In tertiary education, success is not
purely about intelligence; self-discipline, diligence, initiative, and determination are
pillars that one keeps there. This study delves into the academic challenges of
working scholars at Northeastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU), a state
university in Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines. This exploration sought to
explore the academic challenges of working scholars in terms of financial, social,
psychological, teachers’ factors, and classroom environment. The study utilized a
mixed methods approach where a researcher-made checklist survey questionnaire
was employed to come up with the quantitative result. Further, the researchers also
conducted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the working scholars in which the
responses were thematically extracted to derive an elaborated result from the
quantitative data, leading this study a mixed method design—an explanatory
approach. It has been found out that university students are working while studying
to support their underprivileged families; sustain their scholastic expenses for their
dreams of having a better life; lack of financial support from their families due to
unemployment, death, and health concerns; and to prove to others that poverty is
not a predicament in education if one is determined to succeed. The primary
academic challenge of working scholars in their daily lives is financial problems,
which are attributed to school-related expenses (requirements), needs, and wants. In
addition, working scholars are also psychologically challenged because of external
discouragement and a lack of moral support from their families.
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
According to Mappadang, A., Khusaini, K., Sunaga, M., & Elizabeth,E.
(2022) Academic performance is important for students as a result of educational
experience in colleges to represent knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Academic
performance becomes one of the key factors in determining students’ success in
their future careers. This research aimed to assess student’s academic interest,
learning attitude, and learning quality as well as control variables for the academic
performance improvement of undergraduate students in Indonesia. This research
employed a cross-section survey design to 872 samples gained by disproportionate
random sampling. The research instruments were tested for their validity and
reliability. The multinomial logit regression model was employed to analyze
academic performance. The results of the research showed that academic interest
was proved to determine significantly the academic performance. The findings
inferred that students’ psychological conditions, as one of academic interest,
contribute significantly to improving academic performance. The finding indicated
that the higher academic interest implicates students to optimize their learning for
better results. Students’ experience, ability, and competence during higher education
promote benefits for their future. Therefore, this research provides recommendations
about the importance of maintaining students’ academic interests.
According to Capinding, A. (2021)The study focused on the academic
performance of minority students of Dingalan National High School. The goal of this
study was to establish an evaluation of the factors that may affect the Academic
Performance of students from an ethnic minority perspective. In particular, it sought
to define and examine the following: the age, sex and grade profile of respondents,
the relationship of Students’ academic achievements to the age and sex; and the
relationship between academic achievement and the educational Environment of the
student. Researcher utilized the descriptive-correlational design of research using
survey questionnaires in Gathering data from the total population of minority
students of Dingalan National High School. Study showed that 61.54% of the
respondents have fair grades, 30.77% satisfactory, and only 7.69% outstanding
grade. Study also showed that age, sex and Educational environment have no direct
relationship with academic performance among minority students. It was found
differences in the type of motivation of students from different ethnic backgrounds,
and also in how it was associated with their GPA (Isik et al., 2017).
-Commitments
and Academic
Performance.
-Recommendation
for students,
parents, and
institutions on
effective time
management.
Strategies and
support system
for working
students.
FEEDBACK
EXPLANATION:
Financial Problem
Mental Emotional
Problem
Gain Independence
EXPLANATION:
The indicators and factors than influence the variables relevant to this study are
included in the theoretical Framework, which illustrates how the theory and the
researcher's study are connected. The survey questionnaire is presented to the
chosen students who act as respondents, and in order for the data collected to be
considered genuine, they must provide their complete response.
Social Learning Theory (1986) – This theory underscores the influence of the
social environment on individual behavior. Working students may be influenced
positively or negatively by their peers, superiors, or colleagues, affecting their
academic engagement and performance.
Role Strain Theory (1960) – This theory suggests that individuals experience stress
and strain when trying to fulfill multiple roles. In the context of working students, their
roles as employees and students may conflict, impacting academic performance.
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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methods in obtaining the information and comes with
procedures by the researchers. It includes the research design, sampling technique,
population and sample, methods of data collection, and Data Analysis Plan.
Research Design
This study used descriptive research design to determine the effects of part-time
job on working students academic performance of GAS 12 students at ACLC Naga.
This design aims to gather information by using two distinct set of questionnaires
by utilizing survey instrument. First set of questionnaires, Demographic profile,
gather quantitative data on Demographic variables such as Age, Gender, and
Section. Second set of questionnaires, Academic performance, includes questions
that measure factors like average working hours per week, such as GPA, and may
incorporate Likert Scale questionnaire.
This research study was conducted during the first semester of School Year
2023-2024.
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
In this research, the population consists of GAS 12 students at ACLC Naga,
out of (60) students. The researcher has chosen to employ the purposive sampling
technique as the selected sampling method. Purposive Sampling allows researchers
to gather targeted and relevant data, ensuring the study’s focused and increasing the
chances of obtaining meaningful insights.
To ensure the reality and validity of the data, researchers carefully design the
survey questions and employ established survey measurement techniques. Once
the surveys are completed, researchers analyzed the gathered relationships, and
trends within the data and draw meaningful conclusions about the experiences and
characteristics of working students. Researchers must carefully consider these
factors and implement appropriate strategies to mitigate such as limitations when
using surveys t9 gather data about working students.
I. Percentage
The frequency of each response was determined on the number of the
respondents who were check in the particular item. The demographic profile of the
respondents was determined using the formula of the percentage.
Formula: %=F/N x 100
Where: % is the percentage
F is the Frequency
N is the total number of respondents
100 is a constant value
II. Average Weighted Mean
The mean is the most often used in Central tendency calculation since it is prone
to fewer errors. The tabulated data was treated with the used of frequency
distribution, percentage and weighted mean.
Formula: x=∑fx/f
Where: x is the weighed mean
∑fx is the sum of all products
F is the sum of all the respondents
III. Likert Scale
The following quantitative description was adapted to quantify the
respondents answer to each item.
a. Age
b. Gender
c. Section
2. What are the primary reasons or motivations for students at AMA Computer
Learning Center (ACLC) to seek part-time job during their academic studies?
a. Financial Problem
b. Mental-emotion Problem
Gain Independence
5. What is the average number of hours per week that students at AMA
Computer Learning Center (ACLC) dedicate to part-time?
RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRES
Part I. Demographic profile of the respondents
Name:
Age: Gender: Section:
15 below
16-17 [ ] Male [ ]
17-18 [ ] Female [ ]
18-19 [ ] LGBTQ+[ ]
19-20 [ ]
20 above [ ]
Part II. The primary reasons or motivations for students at AMA Computer Learning
Center (ACLC) to seek part-time job during their academic studies of Grade 12
General Academic Strands
DIRECTION: Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the
following statements. Put a check on the corresponding choice.
a. FINANCIAL PPROBLEM
b. GAIN INDEPENDENCE
3.There is a noticeable
differences in academic
performance between working
students with and without
financial aid.
4.Working students who
Received financial aid are more likely
to achieve
higher GPAs.
5.The availability of
financial aid significantly influences
the academic
performance of working
students.
Prioritize self-care
Celebrate successes
Others:__________________
Thank you for your time and thoughtful contributions to this important study.