Title Page: DEGREE OF EFFECT OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY ON ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY STUDENTS

I. Introduction:

Teenage Pregnancy is considered to be one of the many "evils" of the modern society. It is
considered a social stigma by most countries, developed and underdeveloped regardless is
its in the past or present times. According to National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS)
of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in 2017, 9 percent of women age 15-19 have
begun childbearing: 7 percent have had a live birth and 2 percent were pregnant at the time
of the interview. The proportion of teenagers who have begun childbearing rises rapidly with
age, from 1 percent at age 15 to 22 percent at age 19. Rural teenagers start childbearing
slightly earlier than urban teenagers (10% and 7% respectively). These figures are a
derivative of this prevalent dilemma among our teenage women. Teenage pregnancy also
poses a concern since more than four out of five unintended pregnancies occurred in teens
19 years old and younger.

These statistic figures are a little too alarming considering the number of respondents of this
survey and the pace by which the rapid change in percentage occurred between 15 years
old to 19 years old (1% - 22% respectively). This taboo (early pregnancy) can be too
extreme to young parents. The negativity, the social alienation and financial distress can
wreak havoc in anyone's life, let alone that of a teen, who isn't mature yet or strong enough
to face the world. Additionally, statistics show that only one-third of teen moms can even
acquire the high school diploma, and a few also get a college degree.

This case study was conducted to specifically determine the degree of effect of teenage
pregnancy on the academic performance of high school students in the province. Results of
this case study may be instructive to psychologists and/or social workers in their firsthand
dealings with subjects with such case. This is also helpful to teachers and parents in raising
their awareness of the devastating effect that may be brought about by this dilemma if not
addressed well.

II. Data Collection

To gather sufficient data, the researcher has selected twenty five secondary students aging
15-19 years old who have experienced early date of pregnancy as respondents through
deliberate sampling. Careful observations, field notes and survey questionnaire were used to
gather data. The researcher has also incorporated personal interview which was
supplemented with comprehensive narrations of every part of the data collection process to
ensure that the respondents are able to get the gist of the purpose of the data gathering and
be at ease in answering questions.

III. Data Organization and Presentation

References:
https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/Philippines%20NDHS%20KIR.pdf
https://www.momjunction.com/articles/effects-of-teen-pregnancy-on-society_00384725/