Procrastination and Academic Performance among Senior High School

in Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial High School

A research
presented to
The Faculty of the Senior High School Department
of
Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial High School

In fulfillment
of the requirements in
General Academic Strand (GAS)

Julius Klair C. Dimaala

Jerome B. Capisonda
Cedric B. Balababa
Adriane E. Lindog
Jona Ve I. Tolosa
Gener P. Arevalo
Renz V. Borja

March 2024

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 The Faculty of the Senior High School Department of Don M. Gonzalvo
Memorial High School accepts this thesis entitled:

Procrastination and Academic Performance among Senior High School

in Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial High School

Submitted by Julius Klair C. Dimaala, Jerome B. Capisonda, Cedric B. Balababa,

Adriane E. Lindog, Jona Ve I. Tolosa, Gener P. Arevalo, Renz V. Borja, in fulfillment of
the requirements of the strand General Academic Strand (GAS) under the Senior High
School Curriculum.

GIZELLE N. MARTINEZ MARY GRACE C.

COMIA
Member Member

RESTY V. CANDELARIA SHIELA A. GONZALVO

Member Member

ANNA JOSEPHA J. REOTAN

Research Subject Teacher

ERLINDA P. CARINGAL
School Principal I

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We express our gratitude to the Almighty God for the wisdom and strength bestowed
upon us. His guidance has enabled us to overcome challenges, and His blessings have
fueled our determination to successfully complete this endeavor. We will continue to
place our trust in Him for our future endeavors

A big thank you to our Parents. They always believed in us and stressed the importance
of education. They encouraged our love for learning and made sacrifices, both
emotionally and financially, so we could follow our interests. Their support gave us the
determination to overcome any challenges. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for your love and
support. We appreciate everything, and we love you both so much. You're our biggest
inspiration.

To our research teacher, Ma’am Y-ai: Thank you for your guidance and support
throughout our research journey. Your expertise and dedication have been evaluable in
shaping our understanding of the subject matter and honing our research skills. Your
ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner has greatly enhanced
our learning experience. Your patience and willingness to answer our questions have
made us feel comfortable seeking your guidance whenever we need it. Thank you for
being an exceptional research teacher and investing your time and energy in our
academic growth. Your mentorship has not only enriched our knowledge but also inspire
us to pursue further research endeavors.

To our adviser, Ma’am Sheena: thank you for unwavering support. We are truly
fortunate to have you by our side, guiding us toward excellence.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our Editors for their patience and dedication in
ensuring the precision and coherence of our research. Their thorough editing has not only
enhanced the overall readability of our work but has also bolstered the credibility of our
findings.

To our Respondents (Senior High School students) thanks for their worthy support,
cooperation and time in providing information in the survey questionnaire that has helped

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To our Senior High School friends, we appreciate the numerous hours spent
brainstorming ideas and analyzing data together. Thank you for your steadfast support
and encouragement during moments of doubt or challenges. Your belief in our abilities
and your readiness to lend a helping hand made a significant difference. Together, we
overcame obstacles and achieved results that we can take pride in.us in making this
successful. Your willingness to share your insights and experiences has been valuable in
helping us gather the necessary data to conduct our research effectively.

Our research journey has proven to be a challenging yet incredibly fulfilling experience,
marked by moments brimming with curiosity, challenges, and exhilaration. Despite the
hardships, we express deep gratitude to God for His immense presence and guidance
throughout this odyssey. We are profoundly thankful for the strength and perseverance
instilled in us.

Lastly, to our Friends, we feel really lucky to have awesome friends like you who always
inspire us to do our best. Through the ups and downs of this journey, you've been our
strength and motivation. Your support and encouragement helped us stay positive and get
through tough times. We'll miss the fun times and laughter we shared. Thanks for making
our high school life extra special. We won't forget you all.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pages
TITLE PAGE……………………………………………………………………….. i

APPROVAL PAGE………………………………………………………………… ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………………………………….. iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………… v

LIST OF TABLES………………………………………………………………….. vii

LIST OF FIGURES…………………………………………………………………. viii

ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………………. ix

CHAPTER

I INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………… 1

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

Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………. 4

Hypotheses…………………………………………………………………… 4

Related Literature and Studies…………………………………….………….. 5

Procrastination………………………….……………………………. 5

Academic Performances.………….…………………………………. 7

Synthesis………………………………………………………………………. 14

Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………….. 16

Significance of the Study……………………………………………………… 17

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 II METHODOLOGY…………………………………………………………… 19

Research Design…………….…………………………………………...…… 19

Definition of Terms……………………………………………………..……. 20

Respondents………………………………………………………………….. 22

Instruments…………………………………………………………………… 23

Procedures……………………………………………………………………. 24

Data Analysis………………………………………………………………… 24

III

RESULTS………………………………………………………………….. 26

IV DISCUSSION…………………………………………………..................... 29

Procrastination among the Senior High School Students…………….. 29

Sources of Procrastination among Senior High School Students……. 29

Level of Students Academic Performances …………………………. 31

Difference in the level of procrastination between 11 and 12…………32

Relationship between academic performances and procrastination .… 33

V SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION…………………………………………. 34

Recommendations…………………...…………………………....…. 34

References………………………………………………………..…... 37

APPENDICES……………………………………………………..… 39

A. Letter to the Participants…………………………………. 39

C. Researchers-made Questionnaire…………………………. 40

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Pages

1 Frequency and percentage level of procrastination among

Senior High School in Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial

High School ………………………………………………...…… 26

2 Score, mean, percentage, and rank of the sources of

procrastination of the Senior High School Students

of Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial High School.

……………………………..…………………………...... 27

3 Frequency, and percentage of the academic performance

of the Senior High School students in

Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial High School ………………………. 27

4 Difference in the level of procrastination between

Grade 11 and 12…………………………………………….….. 28

5 Relationship between academic performance

and procrastination ……………………………………………... 28

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 LIST OF FIGURE
Figure Pages
1 Procrastination and Academic Performance among
Senior High School in Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial
High School …………………..………………………. …………… 16

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 Procrastination and Academic Performance among Senior High School

in Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial High School

Julius Klair C. Dimaala

Jerome B. Capisonda
Cedric B. Balababa
Adriane E. Lindog
Jona Ve I. Tolosa
Gener P. Arevalo
Renz V. Borja

March 2024

Abstract

The present study investigated and explore on procrastination and academic

performances of Senior High School students in Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial High
School. This study utilizes self-made questionnaire. One Hundred (100) respondents were
selected through systematic sampling technique. Based on the results, it was found that
majority of the Senior High School students in Don M. Gonzalvo Memorial High School
students have average level of procrastination (44.00%) and the leading factor that
contribute to their procrastination is emotional factors (34.35%). Moreover, the study

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acquired further suggestions and recommendations founded on the result of the present
study.