Nantangalan, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

EXPLORING THE SOCIAL DYNAMICS OF SHS STUDENTS:

AN ANALYSIS ON BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATION
ALONG THE COMMUNITY

A Research
Presented to the Senior High School Faculty
of Nantangalan National High School
Pozorrubio, Pangasinan

In Partial Fulfilment
of the Requirements for the Subject
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

MORANTE, HEIRESS HYACINTH M.

BARBOSA, KURT RUZZEL C.
MISSION, RHIAN JOY S.
RAMOS, MICHAELLA E.
DE VENENCIA, JV P.
RECTO, JIBSIN C.
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March 2024

APPROVAL SHEET

The research entitled “EXPLORING THE SOCIAL DYNAMICS OF SHS

STUDENTS: AN ANALYSIS ON BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATION ALONG
THE COMMUNITY”, prepared and submitted by Heiress Hyacinth M. Morante,
Kurt Ruzzel C. Barbosa, Rhian Joy S. Mission, Michaella E. Ramos, JV P. De
Venencia and Jibsin C. Recto has been approved and accepted as partial
fulfilment of the requirements for the subject Practical Research 1.

DR. ALEXANDER G. JULIO, MAEd

Research Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS
Approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the subject Practical
Research 1.

CHRISTELLE PAULYNE E. OVIEDO, MED-eng

Chairman

ABBYGAIL B. ABALOS, LPT DIANA VIE F. FALGUI, LPT

Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the subject
Practical Research 1.

March 2024 JULIETA Q. FERNANDEZ, EdD

Date Principal III
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ABSTRACT

This study focuses on determining the factors influencing the career

aspirations on graduating students of the Senior High School at Nantangalan

National High School during the school year 2023-2024 by

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, we want to express our gratitude to God Almighty for

providing us, the researchers, with the strength, knowledge, talent, and

opportunity to conduct this research study, perseveres, and successfully

completes it. This achievement would not have been feasible without His

assistance. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the following

individuals:

To our Practical Research 1 teacher, Dr. Alexander G. Julio, MAEd, in

our journey towards this degree, we have found a teacher, a friend, an inspiration.

He has always been there for us, giving us valuable advice, and suggestions in

our search for knowledge and for keeping the fire alive and for being there for us

when we needed motivation and driving us through our research. This study

would not have been possible without her skilled direction, for which we will be

eternally thankful.

To the Principal, Dr. Julieta Q. Fernandez, for her constant support and

encouragement when we approached her for signatures and for her positive

reaction to the study.

Lastly, we took pride in acknowledging the insightful guidance of my

beloved parents and friends for being understanding during the whole process

towards the success of this study. We owe it all to you. Thank you.
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DEDICATION

This study is dedicated entirely to our cherished parents and friends, who

have been a source of inspiration and strength for us when we felt like giving up,

and who continue to support us.

To our Practical Research 1 Teacher who assisted us in completing this

study by sharing her knowledge and words of advice and encouragement to

finish this study.

We also dedicate this study to our Almighty God, which He is the ultimate

source of our strength and power to achieve this achievement. Our goals of

excelling in education would have remained mere dreams if it hadn’t been for the

folks who support us through thick and thin. Lord, we offer you all this.

H.H.M.M.
K.R.C.B.
R.J.S.M.
M.E.R.
J.P.D.V.
J.C.R.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Approval Sheet ………………...……………………………………..………. ii
Abstract ………………………………………………………………..………. iii
Acknowledgement ………………………………………………..………….. iv
Dedications ……………………………………………………………..……... v
Table of Contents ……………………………………………………..……… vi

CHAPTERS

I. INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study ……………………………………………….…...…. 1
Statement of the Problem …………………………………..……………......... 5
Hypothesis of the Study …………………………………..……………............ 5
Significance of the Study …………………………………….…………….…... 6
Scope and Limitations of Study …………………………….……………........ 7
Definition of Terms ……………………………………………….….……..….. 8

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign Studies ……………………………………………….………….....…. 9

Local Studies ………………………………………………….……………….. 13

Theoretical Framework …………………………………………..…………… 14

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

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III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design ……………………………………………………….…….... 17
Locale of the Study ………………………………………..................…..….... 19
Setting of the Study ………………………………………..................…..…... 21
Population of the Study/Sampling Data ……………………………...……… 22
Sources of Data …………………………………………..……….....………... 23
Research Instruments …………………………………….....………………... 24

Validity and Reliability of Instruments ……………….....……………………. 24

Data Gathering Procedure ………………………………...……………..…... 24

Statistical Treatment ……………………………………………………..……. 25

IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Theoretical Analysis …………………………………………………………… 28
V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings …………………………………………………....……. 34
Conclusions ……………………………………………….……………...……. 35
Recommendations ……………………………………………………….……. 36

BIBLIOGRAPHY
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Letter to the Principal ………………………………………….....………...… 40
Letter to the Adviser ………………………………………………………...... 41
Letter to the Respondents ……………………….…………………….….…. 42
Survey Questionnaire ………………………………………………………… 43
Result of the Content Validity of the Research Instrument ……….…….… 45
Samples of Answered Survey Questionnaire …………………...……........ 47
Photo Documentation ……………………………………….………………... 53
Receipts ………………………………………………………………………... 54
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LIST OF TABLES

1. Scale Range for the Interpretation of Data 26

2. Distribution of Profile of the Respondents in terms of their Age and 28
Gender
3. Weighted Mean, Verbal Interpretation Distribution and Rank of 29
Senior High School Students in terms of Challenges

4. Weighted Mean, Verbal Interpretation Distribution and Rank of 30

Senior High School Students in terms of Self – efficacy

5. Analysis of the correlation between the challenges and self – 32

efficacy of the students

LIST OF FIGURES

1 Specific Location of Nantangalan National High School 19

2 Vicinity Map of Pozorrubio, Pangasinan 20