FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS IN CHOOSING THEIR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

STRAND

De Asis, Eljane G.
Olindang, Nica G.

Submitted to the Senior High School Department of Kuya

National High School Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon
In partial fulfillment to the subject
Practical Research II

Grade 12 HUMSS
 November, 2021

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

One thing that everyone noted of is adding the basic education in which is the two

years in the basic education in which is the K to 12 curriculum, Senior High School that

cover two years (Banal-Formoso, 2016). It is the stage when teenager needs guidance in the

proper selection of the desired career where they will arrive at the right decision considering

their innate capacities, educational privilege offered to the students and other resources that

society makes available for them to be more efficient and effective (DepEd, 2017). Choosing

and deciding on something have consequences, the results of what you have chosen can

either help or hinder the future ( Vallente, Albia, Dollaga, Nobleza. 2015-2016). In choosing

a senior high school strand, a student should take a risk. (F. Yates, Veinotte & Patalanao).

The students should first become aware of the need for a career (Supeer 2005). Bautista

stated that a student must take important and vital decisions in the selection of a career which

will determine his/her future success. Finlayron (2009) mentioned that respect for family is

one of the most influential factors that impact Filipino students career decision. Another is

personality factors to be considered are mental abilities, special abilities and interest (Slaver,

1977). Learning environment is an important base for learning processes of students and for

preferences of future workplaces (Shrestha, Sharan , Mandal, & Pradhan, 2019).

Decision making is the best way to gets one’s satisfaction, and considered as the best

required thing to do have a successful and very satisfying life (Harris, 1997). Splaver (2000)

went on to say “It is important for you to have a good understanding of yourself, your

personality, if you are to make intelligent upcoming plans”. It is important for the institution
to identify the willingness of the students to pursue the program where interest can be used as

good indicator of career choice Hirschi & Läge (2008). The importance of planning career

plan can enable us to control the direction of our career, decide job skills and knowledge we

need, and how we can get them (Abri, Kooli, 2018).

As a sign of respect, Filipino children want to do well for the sake of the family,

following parents advice about choosing a job or major in college and lastly, make sacrifices

for the family (Finlayson, 2009). Another study that establishes the influence of personality

on career choice is which focuses on the character strengths of an individual and how it

affects their career (Harzer, 2012). It was found that students who receive help in exploring

careers and planning programs of study related to their career interest are more likely to see

school as meaningful. Sociologists have explored how career decision making is affected by

the social environment. Some of these components of social environment factors include;

family and peer groups are influencing career choice (According to Sear and Gordon’s

book,2002)

Parents have pre-determined the careers for their wards, and only serve to steer them in

that direction (Olayinka, 2005). However, students are known by a combination of personal

abilities, personality type and other factors (Okafor 2012). Afidatul Asma (2015) itemized the

interests which are most likely to contribute to academic success, such as the choice of the

subject field. Environment has a momentous role in the career choice students make and the

position the student attains in various ways Eremie, Chiamaka (2019).

Former to education Secretary Armin A. Luistro (2011) claimed that the additional 2

years of high school will be essential and not waste of time to every students but it will help

the students to decide in what course they will take in college and also it will help the

students to master their different field of specialization. By prolonging the basic education,
that is, adding two years in high school, the program ensures that graduates earn the

necessary skills and reach the legal age for employment to qualify entrance into the world of

work, if they desire or need to do so. On the other hand, graduates who go to tertiary

education are deemed better prepared for college study (SEAMEO INNOTECH, 2012).

Statement of the Problem

This study seeks to investigate the factors affecting students in choosing Senior High

School strand in Kuya National High School. Specifically, it seeks to answer the following

question;

1. What are the factors affecting students in choosing their Senior High School Strand in

terms of;

1.1. Parental Influence,

1.2. Personality,

1.3. Interests, and

1.4 Environment?

Objectives of the Study

The study aims to identify the factors affecting students in choosing Senior High School

strand. Furthermore, this ought to;

1. Determine the factors affecting students in choosing their Senior High School strand

in terms of Parental Influence, Personality, Interests and Environment.

 Scope and Delimitation

This study will investigate the factors affecting students in choosing senior high

school strand. The independent variable is the choosing of Senior High School strand while

the parental influence, personality, interests and environment are the dependent variables.

The study would focused on the Grade 10 students in Kuya National High School,

school year 2021-2022. This study will use adapted and modified survey questionnaire.

Significance of the Study

This study helps the students who are incoming senior high school to determine the

considerations in selecting senior high school strand. They must consider their interests,

natural skill abilities, aims and rewards. It will help them to develop their decision making

ability.

Parents can use the outcome of the study to solve the students problems in choosing

senior high school strand and support their interests, monitor and to look after them.

This study may help schools to develop or improve the quality of career guidance and

counseling they give their students by taking into consideration factors that influences the

choice of the career pathways.