Assent Form

Part I: Information Sheet

Introduction:
We, students of Saint Francis of Assisi College, extend our warm greetings. We are
currently engaged in a research endeavor entitled "The Perspectives of HUMSS Students
Regarding Limited Humanities-Aligned Career Opportunities" as an essential component of our
Qualitative Research subject. We value your potential participation, which is entirely voluntary,
and we assure you that your decision will be treated with the utmost respect. Should you have
any inquiries or encounter unfamiliar terms, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for
clarification.
Research Details:
The fundamental objective of our research is to understand how Humanities and Social
Sciences Students perceive their options on pursuing a career aligned with their academic strand.
To achieve this aim, we will be carefully selecting participants through purposive sampling. The
study’s participants will be ten (10) students from 11 - Saint Joseph and five (5) students from 12
- Saint John.
Participation and Confidentiality:
Your involvement in our research is at your discretion, and declining to participate will in
no way result in any negative repercussions. The data collection process will involve a face to
face interview with open-ended questions, which may encompass questionnaires made by the
researchers. The said interview process will be recorded and documented. All of the information
provided by the respondents will be kept private and confidential, with access limited to the
research adviser and researchers in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. This phase
will span approximately 30 minutes. We acknowledge that some questions might touch on
personal or sensitive topics, potentially leading to discomfort. However, you maintain the right to
abstain from answering any such questions.
Benefits and Contact:
The significance of this study lies in helping HUMSS students understand the realities of
finding a job in their chosen academic strand. We assure you that we will rigorously uphold the
privacy and confidentiality of your information, adhering to the regulations outlined in the Data
Privacy Act of 2012. You retain the authority to decline participation or withdraw from the study
at any point without any negative repercussions. If you have any inquiries or concerns, please
feel free to contact us using the following details:
Corresponding Author: ‎Andrea Heart F. Pasco‎ Signature & Date: ___________
Email address: ‎pascoandreaheart@gmail.com‎ Contact no.: ‎09307874690‎

Research Adviser: ‎Ms. Jocelyn L. Naig‎ ‎ Signature & Date: ___________

Email address: __________________________ Contact no.: __________________
Part II: Certificate of Consent
I have read the foregoing information, or has been read to me. I have had the opportunity
to ask questions about it and I have been answered to my satisfaction. I consent voluntarily to be
a respondent / participant in this study but I am also made aware that my full consent will require
my parents / guardian to give their consent for my participation in this study.

Printed Name of Respondent / Participant: _____________________________________

Signature of Respondent / Participant: ________________________________________
Date Signed: ________________