Determining

Factors Influencing Career Aspirations

Among Selected Senior High School
Graduating Students in Benigno V.
Aldana National High School:
A Decision to Make in College
Title 1.
 This is our team.

Heiress M. Rhian M. Michaella R.

JV DV. Jibsin R. Kurt B.

Research Adviser: Dr. Alexander G. Julio

Table of Contents.
Background of the Statement of the
Study Problem
We will talk about this first. We will talk about this
second.

Theoretical Conceptual
Framework Framework
Then, we will talk about this. After that we will talk about
this.
 Background of the Study
The background of a research study gives context, explaining why the study is
needed by highlighting the topic, gaps in existing knowledge, and its
significance.
Background of the Study
● Career choice impacts happiness and life
satisfaction.
● Guidance is crucial for informed career
decisions (DepEd, 2017).
Challenges in Career Decision-Making:
● World Bank, Edwin et al., 2022.
Background of the Study
Factors Influencing Career Aspirations:
● Santos et al., 2020
● Lupas et al., 2021
Importance of Identifying Influences:
● DepEd, 2017
● Santos et al., 2020
Background of the Study

● Understanding factors shaping career

aspirations vital for effective guidance.
● Aims to enhance student satisfaction and
workforce readiness.
 Statement of the Problem
The statement of the problem succinctly outlines the main issue or question the
research aims to explore, guiding the study's focus and objectives.
Statement of the Problem
1. What are the factors affecting the career
aspirations of SHS students? How do these
factors collaborate to shape the decisions the
SHS students make about their professional
path?
Statement of the Problem

2. Which factor affecting the career aspirations

do the students think is more influential in
choosing their career track?
Statement of the Problem

3. What strategies do students employ to cope

up with the factors affecting their career
aspirations?
 Theoretical Framework
The theoretical framework guides research by explaining concepts, providing
perspective, and shaping hypotheses.
Theoretical Framework
● The Career Construction Theory (CCT) by
Mark Savickas (2011) provides theoretical
support, emphasizing the role of storytelling
in shaping career identities through life
themes and career stories.
Theoretical Framework
Life Themes, derived from CCT, influence SHS
students' career aspirations:
● Jarvis-Selby & Locke, 2020.
● Modem et al., 2021.
● Restubog et al., 2010.
● Arkhin, 2018.
Theoretical Framework
Family, social influences, and technology shape
career perspectives:
● Kocak, 2021.
● NCDA, 2023; Rottinghaus & Day, 2020.
● OECD, 2021.
Theoretical Framework

School counseling and career guidance programs

are crucial:
● ASCA, 2023.
 Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework is a structure that outlines the main ideas and
relationships between variables in a research study.
Conceptual Framework
EXPLORING THE SOCIAL DYNAMICS
OF SELECTED SHS STUDENTS IN
BENIGNO V. ALDANA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL: AN ANALYSIS ON
BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATION
ALONG THE COMMUNITY
Title 2.
 Background of the Study
The background of a research study gives context, explaining why the study is
needed by highlighting the topic, gaps in existing knowledge, and its
significance.
Background of the Study
● Social dynamics study human behavior and
interactions, aiding understanding in various
contexts (Sweeney, 2024).
● Robust social-emotional skills crucial for
success in school, work, and life (The Aspen
Institute, 2017).
Background of the Study
Importance of Social Dynamics in Senior High
School:
● World Health Organization, 2021
● Lee, PhD, 2018

Impact of Social Comparison on Academic Self-

Efficacy and Stress:
● Pek & Wetz, 2018
Background of the Study
Effect of Social Dynamics on Academic
Performance and Well-being:
● Mbah, 2020
● Negative dynamics lead to loneliness, anxiety,
and lower academic performance.
Background of the Study

Research Aim:
● Investigate social dynamics among SHS
students.
● Offer insights for creating positive,
supportive environments.
Background of the Study
● Understanding social dynamics vital for
fostering positive community development in
SHS.
● Insights from this research can guide efforts
in promoting supportive social environments
for SHS students.
 Statement of the Problem
The statement of the problem succinctly outlines the main issue or question the
research aims to explore, guiding the study's focus and objectives.
Statement of the Problem

1. How do students manage feelings of

belonging, acceptance, and exclusion while
interacting within social groups and
friendships?
Statement of the Problem
2. How do high school students view the roles
of teachers, counselors, families, and the wider
community in tackling social challenges and
promoting positive social experiences?
Statement of the Problem

3. In what ways do variations in social group

dynamics affect high school students' social
well-being and their academic performance?
 Theoretical Framework
The theoretical framework guides research by explaining concepts, providing
perspective, and shaping hypotheses.
Theoretical Framework
● Identity Theory offers insights into teenage
growth and challenges, crucial during high
school (McAdams, 2013).
● Adolescence is a time for self-exploration and
understanding within social contexts.
Theoretical Framework
Peer Influence and Identity Development:
● Brown & Larson, 2009
● Lai et al., 2019
Societal Expectations and Identity:
● Cote & Levine, 2002
● Wertsch, 2022
Theoretical Framework
Role of Social Groups:
● Brown & Larson, 2009; Phinney et al., 2005
● Crocker et al., 2007
Importance of Friendships:
● Conway et al., 2024; Lai et al., 2023).
● Friendships aid in navigating peer pressure and
societal expectations.
Theoretical Framework
● Identity Theory illuminates the complex social
dynamics of high school, highlighting peer
influence, societal expectations, social groups,
and friendships.
● Understanding these dynamics can inform
educators and social workers in fostering
environments that support healthy identity
development among high school students.
 Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework is a structure that outlines the main ideas and
relationships between variables in a research study.
Conceptual Framework
 UNDERSTANDING THE STUDENTS’
PERCEPTION ON DIFFICULTIES IN
NUMERACY AT BENIGNO V. ALDANA
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL:
A CONTRIBUTION TO
ASSESSING STUDENTS’
DEVELOPMENT IN MATHEMATICS
Title 3.
 Background of the Study
The background of a research study gives context, explaining why the study is
needed by highlighting the topic, gaps in existing knowledge, and its
significance.
Background of the Study
● Numeracy skills are crucial for cognitive
growth and daily functioning (Geary, 2019;
NCTM, 2022).
● Many students face challenges in numeracy,
impacting their academic progress.
Background of the Study
Importance of Understanding Students' Perspectives:
● OECD, 2023
● Dweck, 2006
Impact of Math Anxiety on Academic Performance:
● C. S. Bornaa et al., 2023
● Understanding students' emotional experiences in
learning math is crucial for effective interventions.
Background of the Study

Filipino Students' Math Performance:

● Poor performance in the 2018 PISA
mathematics assessment highlights the need
for targeted interventions (PISA).
Background of the Study

Utilizing Student Perspectives for Effective

Interventions:
● Schoenfeld, 2016
● NCTM, 2000
Background of the Study
Incorporating student perspectives in math
education leads to more effective and supportive
interventions.
Understanding students' views on numeracy
challenges enhances educators' ability to
address individual needs and promote academic
success.
 Statement of the Problem
The statement of the problem succinctly outlines the main issue or question the
research aims to explore, guiding the study's focus and objectives.
Statement of the Problem

1. What are the primary challenges that Senior

High School (SHS) students encounter when it
comes to numeracy skills development?
Statement of the Problem

2. How do various factors, such as teaching

methodologies, curriculum design, and
individual learning styles, contribute to the
difficulties in numeracy faced by SHS students?
Statement of the Problem
3. What strategies and interventions can be
implemented to address the specific numeracy
difficulties experienced by SHS students, and
how effective are these approaches in improving
their mathematical proficiency?
 Theoretical Framework
The theoretical framework guides research by explaining concepts, providing
perspective, and shaping hypotheses.
Theoretical Framework
● Sociocultural Theory (SCT) by Lev Vygotsky
emphasizes social interaction and cultural
context in cognitive development (Vygotsky,
1978).
● SCT offers a comprehensive framework for
investigating SHS students' difficulties in
mathematics.
Theoretical Framework

● Key Areas of Investigation within SCT:

1. Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD):
● (MKO) (Wertsch, 1991)
● (Van de Walle et al., 2019; Alegre, 2023
Theoretical Framework
2. Discourse and Meaning-making:
● Moschkovich, 2015
● Nasir et al., 2008
3. Socioeconomic Background and Sociocultural
Practices:
● Betancur et al., 2018
● Darragh, 2016
Theoretical Framework

4. Identity and Self-efficacy:

● Dowker, 2016
● Else-Quest et al., 2013
Theoretical Framework
● SCT offers a holistic perspective on SHS
students' math challenges, transcending
individual cognitive factors.
● Encourages inclusive and effective
instructional practices by considering
broader social and cultural influences on
students' learning experiences.
 Conceptual Framework
The conceptual framework is a structure that outlines the main ideas and
relationships between variables in a research study.
Conceptual Framework