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Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Antique
District of Caluya
SEMIRARA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Semirara, Caluya, Antique

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page………………………………………………………………………….i

Approval Page…………………………………………………………………….ii

Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………...iii

Abstract…………………………………………………………………………....iv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

I.I Background of the Study……………………………………………….1

I.II Statement of the Problem………………………………………………2

I.III Objectives of the Study………………………………………………..2

I.IV Significance of the Study……………………………………………...3

I.V Definition of Terms…………………………………………………….5

I.VI Scope and Delimitation………………………………………………..6

I.VII Hypothesis………………………………………………………….....6

I.VIII Theoretical Frameworks……………………………………………...7

I.IX Conceptual Framework………………………………………………...9

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW RELATED LITRATURE

II.I Review of Related Studies……………………………………………….12

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

III.I Research Design…………………………………………………………16

III.II Respondent of the Study………………………………………………...16

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III.III Research Instrument………………………………………………..17

III.IV Statistical Method…………………………………………..............17

III.V Data Gathering Methods…………………………………………….18

CHAPTER 4: Results and Discussion…………………………………………19

CHAPTER 5: Summary, Conclusion, Recommendation…………………….26

References.............................................................................................................28

APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………...31

Appendix A Research Questionnaire……………………………………...32

Appendix B Letter for Statistician…………………………………………37

Appendix C Letter for Adviser…………………………………………….39

Appendix D Letter for Instructor and School Principal……………………41

Appendix E Letter for Respondents………………………………………..44

Appendix F Formula………………………………………………………..46

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Shumba, A. & Naong, M. (2012). Factors Influencing Students’ Career Choice and Aspirations in South
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APPENDICES

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APPENDIX A

(Research Questionnaire)

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Personal information
Name: Grade & Section:

Gender: Age:

Direction: Please answer the following items with honesty. Answer the statements by putting a check
mark (/) with your applicable answer. The information that will be gathered by the researchers will be
serve as confidential.

Strongly Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree

.
Ideal Job Agree Disagree

(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1. I find the course I choose convenient
in looking for a job in the future.
2. I can expect for the good salary.
3. I prefer for the stability status for the
job.
4. I consider the place of my future
work in choosing my course.
5. I expect the availability of the job
that suits me.

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Strongly Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree

Disagree Disagree
Decision-Making and interest
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1. I consider my desire of doing things.

2. I look my ability such as knowledge

and skills.
3. I choose a course based on what I feel
about it.
4. I decide based on my preferences for
instance, family background.
5. I prefer things to do what I like the
most.
6. I expect my potential in looking for a
job.
7. I am focused based on my interest

8. It is my passion that helps me to

pursue the course or career to take

9. I rely on my abilities

10. I depend based on self-testing

Strongl Agree Neutra Strongly Disagree

y Agree l Disagree
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Family Influence
(5) (4) (2) (1)
(3)
1. My parents are the one who are choosing my
career.
2. I consider the dominant profession of my family
in choosing my career choice.
3. My family encourage me to do things to achieve
my goals.
4. My family inspire me to choose what I like to
take.
5. My parents pushing me towards a particular
career path.

Strongly Agre Neutral Strongly Disagree

Peer Influence Agree e Disagre
(5) (3) e (1)
(4) (2)
1. I prefer to my peer group in selecting a course.
2. My friend’s choice of school affects my career
choice.
3. My peer’s encourage me to do things to achieve
my goals.
4. My peers’ informal talk leads me of what I
should plan to choose.
5. I consider my friends decision in selecting a
course

Direction: Please answer the following items with honesty. Please rate the following factors on a scale
from the most to the least reason of your chosen courses by putting a check mark (/) with your
applicable answer.

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FACTORS 4 3 2 1
Interest
Ideal Job
Peer Influence
Family Influence

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APPENDIX B
(Letter for Statistician)

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June 8, 2021

KIMBERLY E. BULLANDAY
Teacher 1
Semirara National High School
Semirara, Caluya, Antique

Dear Ma’am,

Greetings!

We, the Grade 12 students of Semirara National High School taking Technical Vocational Livelihood –
Information and Communication Technology are currently enrolled in Research Report. Our research entitled
“FACTORS AFFECTING THE CAREER CHOICE OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD-
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS OF SEMIRARA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL,” as subject requirements in Research Report.

We are writing to humbly request your service and expertise to serve as an adviser for our research. We believe
that your knowledge and insights will be valuable and will greatly enrich our work.

Thank you for your consideration and we hope you will be able to fulfill our request.

Respectfully yours,
The Researchers

EUMILYN P. SERASPE ROSE JANE D. PAZ RECELYN R. DELA VEGA

TWINKLE T. EVANGELISTA ANALY B. DELA CRUZ ELIMAR MENDOZA

Noted by: Conformed:

NOEL E. YÑON JR. KIMBERLY E. BULLANDAY

Research Teacher Teacher 1

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APPENDIX C
(Letter for Adviser)

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June 8, 2021

JAMES MICHAEL S. VALLE

Teacher 1
Semirara National High School
Semirara, Caluya, Antique

Dear Sir,

Greetings!

We, the Grade 12 students of Semirara National High School taking Technical Vocational Livelihood –
Information and Communication Technology are currently enrolled in Research Report. Our research
entitled “FACTORS AFFECTING THE CAREER CHOICE OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL
LIVELIHOOD-INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS OF
SEMIRARA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,” as subject requirements in Research Report.

We are writing to humbly request your service and expertise to serve as an statistician for our research.
We believe that your knowledge and insights will be valuable and will greatly enrich our work.

Thank you for your consideration and we hope you will be able to fulfill our request.

Respectfully yours,
The Researchers

EUMILYN P. SERASPE ROSE JANE D. PAZ RECELYN R. DELA VEGA

TWINKLE T. EVANGELISTA ANALY B. DELA CRUZ ELIMAR MENDOZA

Noted by: Conformed:

NOEL E. YÑON JR. JAMES MICHAEL S. VALLE

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Research Teacher Teacher 1

June 8, 2021

NOEL E. YÑON JR.

Research Teacher
Semirara National High School
Semirara, Caluya, Antique

Dear Sir,

Greetings!

We, the Grade 12 students of Semirara National High School taking Technical Vocational Livelihood – Information and
Communication Technology are currently enrolled in Research Report. Our research entitled “FACTORS AFFECTING
THE CAREER CHOICE OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD-INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS OF SEMIRARA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,” as subject
requirements in Research Report.

In this regard, we would like to ask your permission to allow us to conduct a survey among the Senior High School students
of Semirara National High School.

All information provided will be kept in utmost confidentiality and would be used only for academic purposes. The names of
the respondents will surely not appear in any research or publications resulting from this study.
Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your interest and assistance with this research.

Respectfully yours,

The Researchers

EUMILYN P. SERASPE ROSE JANE D. PAZ RECELYN R. DELA VEGA

TWINKLE T. EVANGELISTA ANALY B. DELA CRUZ ELIMAR MENDOZA

Conformed:

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NOEL E. YÑON JR
Research Teacher

June 8, 2021

NOEL E. ENCARNACION
School Principal
Semirara National High School
Semirara, Caluya, Antique

Dear Sir,

Greetings!

We, the Grade 12 students of Semirara National High School taking Technical Vocational Livelihood – Information and
Communication Technology are currently enrolled in Research Report. Our research entitled project requirements in
Research Report.
“FACTORS AFFECTING THE CAREER CHOICE OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD-
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS OF SEMIRARA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL,” as subject requirement in research report.

In this regard, we would like to ask your permission to allow us to conduct a survey among the Senior High School students
of Semirara National High School.

All information provided will be kept in utmost confidentiality and would be used only for academic purposes. The names of
the respondents will surely not appear in any research or publications resulting from this study.

Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your interest and assistance with this research.

Respectfully yours,

The Researchers

EUMILYN P. SERASPE ROSE JANE D. PAZ RECELYN R. DELA VEGA

TWINKLE T. EVANGELISTA ANALY B. DELA CRUZ ELIMAR MENDOZA

Noted by: Conformed:

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NOEL E. YÑON JR. NOEL E. ENCARNACION

Research Teacher School Principal

June 8, 2021

Dear Respondents,

Greetings!

We, the Grade 12 students of Semirara National High School taking Technical Vocational Livelihood –
Information and Communication Technology are currently enrolled in Research Report. Our research
entitled “FACTORS AFFECTING THE CAREER CHOICE OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD-
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS OF SEMIRARA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL” as subject requirements in Research Report.

In the connection with this, we are asking for your precious time and effort to answer all the questions in
the questionnaire that are important and helpful for the completion of the study, please feel free to
answer the questionnaire.

Rest assured that all data gathered from you will be kept in the highest level of confidentiality.
Your positive response in this request will be valuable contribution for the success of the study and will
highly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Respectfully yours,

The Researchers

EUMILYN P. SERASPE ROSE JANE D. PAZ RECELYN R. DELA VEGA

TWINKLE T. EVANGELISTA ANALY B. DELA CRUZ ELIMAR MENDOZA

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Noted by:

NOEL E. YÑON JR.

Research Teacher

APPENDIX C
FORMULA

Formula of mean:
μ= ∑x
N

X- Number of response
N-Number of respondents
μ- Mean

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APPENDIX D
(Letter for Instructor and School Principal)

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APPENDIX E
(Letter for Respondents)

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APPENDIX F

(Formula)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to give our sincerest gratitude to our almighty God for giving the

strength, wisdom, and ability to undertake this research study to preserve and complete it

satisfactory. Without his blessings, this achievement would not have been possible.

To our research teacher Mr. Noel E. Yñon Jr. who give his support and guidance to

motivate the researcher to finish their study.

To our wonderful parents for supporting and providing the researchers their

necessary needs for the study from financial support to moral support warm words to

motivate and inspire the researchers in their study. The researchers would not get this far

without your help.

To our research adviser and statistician, Ms. Kimberly E. Bullanday and Mr. James

Michael S. Valle from whom we seek useful ideas for the improvement of this study.

Their insights and knowledge had contributed a lot for the completion of our work.

To respondents who gave their valuable time and cooperation to answer our survey

questionnaire the diligently.

To our fellow researchers who extended their hands and encouragement for the

completion of the study.

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