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ISABELA COLLEGE OF ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
Tagaran, Cauayan City, Isabela
Factors that Influenced the First Year BS Marine Transportation Students in Taking BS
Marine Transportation Course at Isabela College of Arts & Technology, Inc.,
Tagaran, Cauayan City, SY: 2021-2022
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A Thesis Presented to
The Faculty of Isabela College of Arts & Technology, Inc.,
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In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
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Monforte, Jeponey D.
Paguirigan, MC Justin T.
Paguyo, Mark Anthony P.
Ralutin, Marlou M.
Reyes, Joshua V.
2022
APPROVAL SHEET
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BS Marine Transportation, this
thesis paper entitled Factors That Influenced the First Year BS Marine Transportation
Students in Taking BS Marine Transportation Course at Isabela College of Arts &
Technology, SY: 2021-2022, Tagaran, Cauayan City, has been prepared and submitted by
Monforte, Jeponey D., Paguirigan, MC Justin T., Paguyo, Mark Anthony P., Ralutin,
Marlou M., and Reyes, Joshua V. , who is hereby recommended for Oral Examination.
YERENE FAITH M. CADIZ, LPT

Thesis Adviser
Approved by The Tribunal of the Oral Examination with a grade of Passed.
CEFERINO A. LACASANDILI, JR., LPT, MAEd

Research Instructor
RODEL M. IFURUNG, MIT DEOGRACIA M. LAMSEN, LPT, MSSE

Member Member
ISABELITA I. CLEMENTE, LPT NOIME L. AGLUGUB, LPT

Member Member
Accepted and Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the course
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION.

Chairman
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The researchers wish to acknowledge, with great appreciation and deep gratitude, the
assistance given by the following in the completion of the research work:
The President of this College, Dr. Andy R. Domingo and Madam Loudes Acuin, the
Vice President for Finance, for their concern in the development of our economic life.
To our Thesis Adviser, Ms. Yerene Faith Cadiz, who served as our guide and has
patiently lent us a helping hand in order for us to accomplish our study.
To our Instructor, Prof. Ceferino A. Lacasandili, Jr, for leading our way and taught us
lessons that we will need in the future.
To all panelists during the defense who gave their invaluable time and assistance and for
their being very supportive for the improvement and realization of this piece of work.
To our parents who poured all of their hard work and gave their best efforts for our
education.
To our College Registrar, Madam Clarissa A. Caram and her assistant & MIS
Coordinator, Sir Rodel M. Ifurung and the STO Secretary, Prof. Deogracia M. Lamsen for
giving the data of the graduates.
Special acknowledgment is also extended to our respondents who helped in supplying
the data needed in this Research work, friends, classmates, faculty and staff of this institution.
Above all, to our Almighty God for showering us with countless blessings in finishing
this assignment and filling our life with joy.
Researchers
DEDICATION
This Research work is lovingly dedicated to our loving parents and mentors for their unending
love, encouragement and prayers that served us our inspiration. To our brothers
and sisters, who helped us in preparing this Research work. To our relatives and friends, who
encouraged us in achieving this undertaking, and above to all, to our Almighty God.
Researchers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPROVAL SHEET.........................................................................................................................i
ACKNOWLEDGMENT..................................................................................................................ii
DEDICATION................................................................................................................................iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................iv
CHAPTER
I. The Problem and Its Background
Introduction..........................................................................................................................1
Theoretical Framework........................................................................................................3
Research Paradigm........................................................................................…..................3
Statement of the Problem.....................................................................................................4
Significance of the Study.....................................................................................................5
Scope and Delimitation........................................................................................................5
Definition of Terms..............................................................................................................6
II. Review of Related Literature and Studies

Foreign Literature................................................................................................................8
Foreign Studies..................................................................................................................10
Local Literature..................................................................................................................12
Local Studies......................................................................................................................14
III. Methods and Procedures

Research Design................................................................................................................16
Respondents of the Study....................................................................................…...........16
Data Gathering Instrument.................................................................................................17
Data Gathering Procedure..................................................................................................18
Statistical Treatment of Data..........................…............................................…...............18
IV. Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation Of Data

Results................................................................................................................................21
V. Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

Summary of Findings.........................................................................................................37
Conclusions........................................................................................................................39
Recommendations..............................................................................................................40
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
Letter of Approval
Survey Questionnaire
Curriculum Vitae
Chapter I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Humans make choices, big and small, that have far-reaching consequences in one's lives.
As a person ages, his or her decision-making abilities improve, allowing the person to make
better and more informed life decisions. Failure to make the appropriate judgment frequently
results in failure. Students who have completed high school may not be sure where they want to
go to college or what degree program they want to pursue. They intend to enroll in college but
have no notion what job path they want to take (Ramirez & Dizon, 2014). They may think about
the people and information they get in their environment at times.
Some parents believe that what they advise to their children in terms of what to pursue is
superior, but they often neglect what their children want. Some social variables impact students'
job choices, most notably the parents as immediate family members who play an active part in
determining the best education for their children. Parents or the elderly are consulted first by
their children as a demonstration of respect for their parents and culture, because they will be the
ones to offer the financial support to attend college. Financial stability, university status, and
practicality all seem to be important considerations. As a result of these factors, some students
graduate from courses they dislike. Others, on the other hand, were able to confidently pursue
their selected course and graduate with great spirits. There are various elements that may
influence students' and parents' decisions, and private higher education institutions can use this
information to provide excellent services that meet the community's requirements, expectations,
and desires.
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The degree to which students perceive the world and their future can influence how they
choose a suitable career and school. Some of them may lack sufficient knowledge and awareness
of how to digest information from personal, social, economic, political, spiritual, and
environmental perspectives in order to put it into context and realize the goal of having a
successful profession. Students can properly utilize their skills and knowledge to gain proper
experience that can contribute to the development and welfare of society, according to Pafili and
Mylonakis, (2011). However, Koni, Zainal, and Ibrahim, (2012), pointed out that some studies
show that not all students who enter a university have the intention of obtaining a degree. The
most crucial component of education is career guidance. Education is like an undirected stream
of water that fails to join the river without suitable job counseling in schools. Students that are
well-informed and confident will be more determined to pursue their chosen vocation and will
not allow obstacles stand in their way.
Shipping has been an important human activity throughout history. In fact, transportation
has been called one of the four cornerstones of globalization, along with communications,
international standardization, and trade liberalization. The Philippines has a long history in the
maritime industry which continues to contribute to the economic growth of the country. The
expanding number of tertiary schools offering under- and postgraduate marine programs has
changed the nature of maritime education from a strongly practical, hands-on approach to tertiary
education stressing business and analytical abilities.
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Theoretical Framework
This study's theoretical framework was based on Haur's (2009) theory of higher
education issues and trends. This study focused on the factors that influence first-year BS Marine
Transportation students' decision to enroll in the BS Marine Transportation course at Isabela
College of Arts & Technology (ICAT). According to Haur (2009), six factors influence students'
decision to attend a particular college. This covers the cost of school, the impact of significant
others (family members, friends, peers, and teachers), and the degree's content and organization.
Furthermore, the expense of education, physical surroundings, facilities and resources,
the value of education, and the intention to study differ significantly between men and women.
Female students seem to be more cost-conscious, concerned, recognize quality more, and have a
deeper passion to learn than male students, according to the study. Furthermore, there is
insufficient evidence to suggest that students from various academic backgrounds differ
significantly in the factors that influence their desire to attend a higher education institution.
Research Paradigm
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Statement of the Problem
This study has determined the factors that influenced the First Year BS Marine
Transportation Students in Taking BS Marine Transportation Course at Isabela College of Arts &
Technology, Tagaran, Cauayan City, SY: 2021-2022. More specifically, this study is purported to
answer the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the respondents according to:
1. Sex
1.2. Age
1.3. Parent’s Educational Attainment
1.4. Parent’s Occupation
1.5. Parent’s Income
1.6. First Preferred Course
2. What are the factors that influenced the respondents in taking the BS Marine
Transportation course?
2.1 Personal Interest
2.2 Parent’s Influence
2.3. Peers’ Influence
3. Is there a significant difference between the respondents profile and the factors that
influenced respondents in taking BS Marine Transportation course?
Hypothesis
1. There is no significant difference between the respondents profile and the factors that
influenced them in taking BS Marine Transportation course.
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Significance of the Study
The finding of this will be highly beneficial to the following:
Students. This study will provide information as a basis of what course they will take
and what is the best profession that suits them.
Parents. This study will give them a deeper understanding of the demand in marine
professions.
School. This study will serve as a basis for the administrators to their students in the
reality of the cadetship program and guide them accordingly.
Researchers. The result of the study will provide information that serves as a reference
for the researchers to bring contribution and baseline data for future researchers to study more on
identifying what influences students in taking their courses.
Future Researchers. Those who are interested in determining factors influencing in
taking Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation will benefit from the data offered in this
study.
Community. The results will help to alleviate the problems particularly in the
educational, social, political, and economic components in the community.
Scope and Delimitation
This study will focus on determining the Factors That Influenced First Year Students in
Taking Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation at Isabela College of Arts and Technology.
The study will limit only to the maritime students who are currently enrolled during the
Academic School Year 2021-2022 and with a total number of 128 respondents. Moreover, this
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study will focus only on various individuals as factors that influenced the first year students in
taking Marine Transportation.
The researcher will utilize a Survey Questionnaire that is composed of two parts: the first
part deals with the demographic profile of the respondents such as their sex, age, parent's
educational attainment, parent’s occupation, parent’s income, and first preferred course; and the
second part are the factors that influenced the students regarding personal interest, parent’s
influence, and peers’ influence. In compliance with the COVID-19 health protocols imposed by
the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), the
Survey Questionnaire will administer using online platforms such as Messenger and Google
Forms to carry out the data gathering procedures.
Definition of Terms
For enlightenment and understanding of the study, here are some of the terminologies
defined conceptually:
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation. A four-year degree program in the Philippines
that prepares you to perform and fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a marine deck officer,
such as navigation, radio communication, and basic safety.
Factors. A circumstance, fact, or influence that influences the outcome or result of First Year
student
Students. Any university student who has completed their senior year of high school and begun
their first year of college.
Influence. The ability to have an impact on someone's or something’s character, development, or
behavior, or the effect itself.
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Isabela College of Arts and Technology. Private, higher educational institution in Cauayan
City, Isabela. It was founded in 1996 and was formerly known as the Isabela Maritime Institute
of Technology, Inc. The school currently provides undergraduate degree courses in Marine
Engineering, Marine Transportation, Criminology, and Hospitality Management. Aside from
these courses, the institution also offers the Senior High School (SHS) program, with available
strands from the Academic and the Technical- Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) tracks, including
Pre-baccalaureate Maritime and Maritime Specialization.
Marine Transportation. The transportation of people (passengers) or goods (cargo) via
waterways is known as fluvial transport (or ocean transport). Maritime transportation can take
place over any distance using a boat, ship, sailboat, or barge, crossing oceans and lakes, canals,
and rivers. Sailboat or barge, over oceans and lakes, through canals or along rivers.
Seaman. A member of a ship’s crew who works in any of a number of different fields related to
the operation and maintenance of a ship.
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Chapter II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
This chapter consists of definitions, previous and recent articles, discussion, arguments, and
journal review of authors that will provide evidence and support to the study. Local and foreign
related studies are included as well.
Foreign Literature
According to Chitra et al., (2013), there are four key kinds of characteristics that
influence students' preference for Higher Learning Institutions. Quality of education, campus
amenities and atmosphere, external and financial issues, and advertising and publicity are all
elements to consider. The influence of family members, teachers, and friends are all external
variables. Advertisement and publicity rank last among the four key categories. Institution
websites, published materials, the impact of institution spokespeople, and advertising are all key
factors in this area. Interest is a content-specific motivational trait consisting of intrinsic
feeling-related and value-related valence (Schiefele, 1991). According to Ainley et al., (2022),
specific patterns of individual interests and how they influence student engagement with learning
have not been fully investigated. In addition to identifying students' precise patterns of individual
interests, it's crucial to figure out how individual interests at various levels of generality
influence student learning.
Students' desire to learn is linked to their fear of learning. In every decision process, a
person's interest is crucial. A manifestation of a different inclination toward acts, events, or plans
is a distinguishing trait of interest. A student's desire to succeed academically will lead him to
behave and act in specific ways toward his academics (Ogbuanya & Owodunni, 2013).
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Identifying a student's level of interest in pursuing a specific program of study may help to
explain their subsequent behavior in building a good or negative attitude toward their academic
life (Ramirez et al., 2014). Additionally, Smith, (2002), stated that personal experiences can
influence one's interests.
According to Kumar, (2016), respondents' perceptions of their father's expectations had a
statistically significant influence on their career choice. Furthermore, a statistically significant
main effect between respondents' career choice and their father's occupation was investigated.
This means that the respondent's father's occupation and expected father's preference were found
to have a statistically significant impact on respondents' career choice decisions. Furthermore, in
the research of Koçak et al., (2021), it was discovered that family influence, academic
satisfaction, parental education level, and work experiences all have a significant impact on
career decision, self‐esteem as well as happiness. It was also discovered that entrepreneurial self
had a mediating effect on happiness, and that parents’ education had a moderating effect.
Synthesis
The aforementioned foreign literature implies that father and mother occupations were
found to be statistically significant predictors of career choice. On career choice, the combined
interaction effect of the respondent's father's perceived expectation and his occupation was
statistically significant. This implies that respondents have no other options, or that their father is
the primary source of their professional identity. In connection with this, the influence of family
members are indeed important to the decision of each and every student. Parents' high
expectations can lead youths to pursue hobbies that they believe would gain their parents'
approval.
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Some parents, for example, reprimand their children for not getting straight A's or
criticize them for choosing art over a practical career like law or medicine. In certain situations, a
teenager may feel compelled to pursue a prestigious or high-paying career in order to gain her
parents' respect or to make them proud. When parents make it obvious that they have no specific
expectations for their child's career, they are more likely to explore a wider range of options and
make a decision based on their own preferences rather than those of their parents.
Foreign Studies
According to Fizer 's research in 2013, family was the most influential factor in students'
major selection, with 27 percent of students responding in this manner. The next most important
factor in deciding on a major was a personally rewarding career (21 percent). When it came to
choosing a major, the remaining 25% of students said the most influential factors were job
opportunities, teachers, campus visits, friends, income potential, or guidance counselors.
According to Lau (2021) research findings, students chose a maritime university primarily
because it is accredited by a professional unit (368.8%), but also because it has a practical
orientation (33.9 percent).
As shown in a survey conducted by Noel-Levitz (2012), remarks and support from a
close friend or family member are an important influence in determining a student's college
choice. Furthermore, information from previous students and parents' preferences have a
significant impact on students' choice of course (Shammot, 2011).
According to the findings of Naz et al., (2014), peers and friends have a considerable
impact on career and academic choices. Parents normally take the lead in transferring values in
the socialization process and personality development, but peers and friends appear to play the
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most essential role in modifying lifestyles, appearances, decision-making, and even educational
choices. Peers and friends affect academic and career decisions, as per findings of this study.
Peers and friends have a beneficial impact on subject choice, class selection, laboratory, library,
and book selection, as well as homework and co-curricular activity facilitation, according to the
statistics. Peers and friends influence career decision making, professional career, job selection,
employment chances, and earning trends, according to statistics on career decision-making. It
was established that peers and friends play an essential part in peers' and friends' career decision
making processes after enlightening and analyzing the outcomes of the given material in
connection to the tables and hypothesis.
Synthesis
The above studies are based on text analysis and field data, and it examines the nature,
level, and extent of peer and friend impact on an individual's career decision-making process. It
is impossible to overstate the prevalence of undergraduate students picking the wrong
professional path. This is because there are numerous elements that have a significant impact on
students' job choices. When it comes to deciding on a career, the majority of people can become
exceedingly perplexed. Others' professional choices, as well as the influence of parents,
guardians, spiritual directors, and even peer groups, can cause uncertainty.
Peers and friends are significant aspects of the socialization process, and their effect and
pressure in influencing and molding the course of an individual's life has been widely
acknowledged. Peer pressure has a significant impact on profession choice since they have a way
of portraying their preferred career as superior to others'. They have a tendency to impose their
viewpoint on others and push them to agree with their career choice.
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Local Literature
In the Philippines, the family is the basic unit of society. Most Filipinos are emotionally
close to their families. Some of the important decisions are highly influenced by its family
members. According to Aguado et al. (2015), parents have had a significant influence,
particularly a mother's decision to pursue a specific degree and a father's decision to attend a
specific school, followed by teachers and friends. Since they're the ones who will pay the tuition
fees, parents are considered the most influential people in deciding and convincing their children
where to study. As per Lacar et al. (2020), students' college course selection was influenced in
some way by family factors. As a result, it appears that respondents' families have a moderate
influence on their educational studies, which may be a useful tool for determining the best career
path for them.
As can be seen, the majority of students agree that their financial situation should be
taken into account when selecting a course, with the highest mean of 3.2159. This supports the
claim made by Saysay in 2014, that the family determines which career path students should
pursue, which is also linked to the family's financial situation. While students have a moderate
disagreement when it comes to their family's dominant profession in course selection, with a
mean of 2.2159. Since their college courses do not correspond to their parents' occupation, the
students were observed to disregard their family's dominant occupation. Whereas, students are
moderately dissatisfied with their friends' career choices, with course selection preferences
having the lowest mean of 1.7955. This finding contradicts (Alba, 2016), who claims that peer
pressure influences career choices because people who are close to their friends frequently
follow their friends' decisions.
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Due to varying degrees of experiences encountered by the students, levels of interest in
their degree program may fluctuate from time to time. A worrisome study of Filipino students
suggests that they thrive at acquiring knowledge but perform poorly in subjects that need higher
order thinking skills (Patena & Dinglasan, 2013). According to De Mesa (2012), students must
study harder and complete all of the prerequisites for each course, and these obligations will put
their drive and enthusiasm to the test.
Synthesis
According to studies, the family appears to play an important role in a child's career
growth. Families, particularly parents and guardians, have an important role in their children's
professional aspirations and career goal development. Students and young adults are typically
hesitant to pursue—or even explore—diverse employment options without parental approval or
support. The majority of Filipinos have strong emotional bonds with their families. Some of the
most essential decisions, such as career choice, are heavily impacted by family members.
Since Filipino children hold their parents in high regard, they tend to be traditional and
understand that it is their responsibility to follow their parents' orders and norms, even when they
are older and have their own family. This is how Filipino parents educate their children so that
when they become parents, they can pass on their knowledge to their offspring. Parental
judgment has a significant impact on the academic, professional, and personal lives of children.
A student's well-being is heavily influenced by his or her Filipino family. Filipino parents always
have a say in their children's lives, which is one of the reasons why the extended family is
ingrained in every Filipino's culture.
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Local Studies
The enthusiasm of students to overcome the problems of a particular college degree can
be linked to their level of interest in the program. Interest is an internal motivating component
that promotes a person's desire to achieve better or more than what is expected of him.
According to the study of Miranda (2008), Expectancy Theories are theories of behavior that
stress on people's expectations of success in achieving a goal, as well as their need for
achievement, as energizing variables. Additionally, Laguador (2019), stated that the importance
of what students are learning increases their motivation and offers a solid foundation for them to
carry out their obligations and strive harder to attain their goals.
In the Philippines, the Maritime program is a well-known college degree for male
students who want to go abroad and earn more money. According to the Commission on Higher
Education's enrolment data for 2018-2019, the maritime program had 87,960 enrollees (or 2.7
percent) from pre baccalaureate to doctoral programs as of June 30, 2019, out of 3,212,542
enrolled students in all levels and programs of all HEIs in the Philippines, making it the 9th most
populated discipline group. In 2018, there were 17, 634 marine graduates, or 2.35 percent, out of
a total of 751,310 graduates. For the last five years, the number of enrollment in the Maritime
program has decreased by about half, from its highest peak of 161,229 total enrollees during
Academic Year 2014-2015. The maritime industry is one of the world's largest, and it requires a
huge number of trained and highly skilled graduates to maintain the productivity and efficiency
of all economic activities involving people and goods transported by water. Higher Education
Institutions are required to provide educational services and curriculum offerings that meet the
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demands of the Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) (Laguador, 2019).
Synthesis
Based on the studies mentioned above, the field of marine industry in the Philippines is
continuously growing and developing. There are already a lot of various institutions that provide
education regarding maritime. With this, there is a demand of enrollees in connection to marine
programs. Someone may be motivated to pursue their degree programs because they want to
complete them in a certain amount of time. People who are passionate about their degree
program are more likely to develop good study habits. When students have a strong interest in
the degree program, they are more motivated to learn more about the subject and go above and
beyond to learn more about the job alternatives.
Furthermore, students anticipate a positive outcome from obstacles rather than a negative
impact on their performance. Due to a lack of enthusiasm or interest, students may have
pondered dropping enrolled classes or even leaving schooling. When admitting students to a
certain program of study, it is an important factor to consider. Identifying this phase may assist
children and their parents in addressing some concerns about the students' interests. Attempting
to make parents aware of their children's interests in their enrolled program may provide them
with basic information and a deeper understanding of how to handle and advise their children,
while also nurturing and intellectually stimulating students' interests in a coordinated effort and
involvement for the university.
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Chapter III
METHODS AND PROCEDURES
This chapter discusses the research design, locale of the study, research instrument,
respondents of the study, data gathering procedure, and statistical treatment of data.
Research Design
The study will utilize a quantitative research, under descriptive-correlational method of
research design as the main tool for gathering data, the profile of the respondents and the factors
that influenced first year students in taking Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation at
Isabela College of Arts and Technology.
The study is descriptive-correlational in nature because the goal is to determine the
factors that influenced the BS Marine Transportation first year students in taking BS Marine
Transportation Course at Isabela College of Arts & Technology, Inc.
Respondents of the Study

The researchers will use Sample Size Formula to select acceptable sample size from the
general population of 190. Then, simple random sampling will be applied where in the
population from first year students who are currently enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Marine
Transportation at Isabela College of Arts And Technology will be selected randomly with equal
chances of probability to prevent bias. A total number of 128 maritime students will serve as the
respondents in conducting this study.
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Wherein:
N- population size p= percentage/proportion picking choice
(50%) e= margin of error z= z-score (standard deviation)
(95% confidence level= 1.96)
Table 1
The Population of First Year BS Marine Transportation Students in ICAT
Section Population
A 49
B 46
C 47
D 48
TOTAL 190
The table above shows the The Population of First Year BS Marine Transportation
Students in Isabela College of Arts and Technology. There are 49 students in Section A, 46
students in Section B, 47 students in Section C, and 48 students in Section D. With this, there are
a total of 190 First Year Students taking the BS Marine Transportation Course in ICAT.
Data Gathering Instrument
The researchers will use a Survey Questionnaire as the main tool in collecting and
gathering data. It is composed of two parts: the first part deals with the demographic profile of
the respondents such as their sex, age, parent's educational attainment, parent’s occupation,
parent’s income, and first preferred course; and the second part are the factors that influenced the
students regarding personal interest, parent’s influence, and peers’ influence.
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In the second part of the questionnaire, Likert Scale will be used. The levels of scale are
as follows; Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree.
The survey questionnaire will take place via online platforms such as Google Forms and
through social media using Messenger to 128 maritime students at Isabela College of Arts And
Technology to determine the factors influencing first year students in taking Bachelor of Science
in Marine Transportation.
Data Gathering Procedure
After the validation of the Instrument, the researchers secured a written permit from the registrar
office.
The following procedures were undertaken:
1. A letter of permission to conduct the study was prepared by the researchers.
2. Questionnaires were administered to the First Year BS Marine Transportation Students in
Isabela College of Arts & Technology, SY: 2021-2022 via google form.
3. Organize the data gathered.
4. Tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted the gathered information.
Statistical Treatment of Data
Statistical Method is statistical software that provides a better understanding of the data that
may help the researchers to have a better visualization of data patterns. The following are the
statistical measures used:
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1. Frequencies and Percentage - This formula is used in determining the profile of the
respondents and the individuals who influenced them to pursue Bachelor of Science in
Marine Transportation.
The formula is: P=f/n x 100
Where:
P= percentage
F=frequency
N=total number of respondents
2. Weighted Mean - This is used to assess the extent of influence of individuals who serve
as factors upon taking Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation.
The formula is: WM = Σfx/N
Where:
fx= weighted frequency of response obtained by multiplying x or weight for each item in
the choices
Σfx= summation of the obtained fx on each item
N= number of the respondents
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3. Person for the Analysis of Significant Difference
Arbitrary Mean Range Verbal Interpretation Description

Scale
4 3.26 - 4.00 Strongly Agree Highly Influenced
3 2.51 - 3.25 Agree Influenced
2 1.76 - 2.50 Disagree Hardly Influenced
1 1.00 - 1.75 Strongly Disagree Not Influenced
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Chapter IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter presents the interpretation and analysis of gathered data in their textual and
tabular form to educate the problem, which the study sought to examine regarding the factors
that influenced the First Year BS Marine Transportation students in taking BS Marine
Transportation Course.
1. Profile of the Respondents in Terms of: Sex, Age, Parent's Educational Attainment,
Parent's Occupation, Parent's Income, and First Preferred Course
1.1. Sex
Table 1
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents Grouped According to Sex
Sex Frequency Percentage
Male 122 81.5
Female 6 18.5
TOTAL 128 100
Based on the gathered data from the 128 respondents from the First Year BS Marine
Transportation students in Isabela College of Arts & Technology, 122 respondents are Male,
which is equivalent to 81.5%, while 6 are Female, which is equivalent to 18.5%. This implies
that Male students outnumbered the Female students who are taking BS Marine Transportation
course in ICAT. However, there is no occurrence of discrimination identified in sex when it
comes to pursuing the aforementioned course.
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1.2. Age
Table 2
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents Grouped According to Age
Age Frequency Percentage
18 1 0.8
19 5 3.9
20 91 71.1
21 25 19.5
Above 22 6 4.7
TOTAL 128 100
Table 2 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents according to
age. It shows that most of the respondents are 20 years old with a frequency of 91 (71.1%).
Followed by 21 years old with a frequency of 25 (19.5%), 22 years old with a frequency of 6
(4.7%) and 19 years old with a frequency of 5 (3.9%).
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1.3. Parents’ Educational Attainment

Table 3
Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents Grouped
According to Parents’ Educational Attainment
Parents Educational Frequency Percentage

Attainment
Elementary Undergraduate 1 0.8
Elementary Graduate 1 0.8
High School Undergraduate 1 0.8
High School Graduate 8 6.3
College Undergraduate 52 40.6
College Graduate 65 50.8
TOTAL 128 100
Based on the data presented above, the majority of the respondents’ parents are able to
finish College with a frequency of 65 or 50.8%. Aside from that, 52 or 40.6% are College
Undergraduates, 8 or 6.3% are High School Graduates. Followed by 1 or 0.8% that are High
School Undergraduate, Elementary Undergraduate, and Elementary Graduate.
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1.4. Parent’s Occupation

Table 4
Profile of the Respondents in Terms of Parent’s Occupation
Parent’s Occupation Frequency Percentage
Self-employed 70 54.7
Unemployed 1 0.8
Private Employed 34 26.6
Government Employed 23 18.0
TOTAL 128 100
As seen in Table 4, a frequency of 70 (54.7%) respondents answered that their parents are
Self-Employed. A frequency of 34 (26.6%) are Private Employed, and a frequency of 23 (18.0%)
are Government Employed. While the remaining frequency of 1 (0.8%) is Unemployed.
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1.5. Parent’s Income

Table 5
According to Parents’ Income
Parents Income Frequency Percentage
21,000 - 40, 000 18 14.1
41, 000 - 60, 000 57 44.5
61, 000 - 80, 000 27 21.1
81, 000 - 100, 000 26 20.3
TOTAL 128 100
Table 5 shows that a frequency of 57 or 44.5% of the respondents’ parents’ income are
ranging from 41, 000 to 60, 000. Followed by, 27 or 21.1% that are ranging from 61, 000 to 80,
000, 26 or 20.3% are ranging from 81, 000 to 100, 000. While 18 or 14.1% are ranging from
21, 000 to 40, 000.
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Table 6
According to First Preferred Course
First Preferred Course Frequency Percentage
Marine Transportation 100 78.1
Marine Engineering 10 7.8
Information Technology 1 0.8
Hospitality Management 2 1.6
Criminology 5 3.9
Nursing 2 1.6
Architecture 2 1.6
Others 6 4.7
TOTAL 128 100
Table 6 indicates the frequency and percentage distribution of respondents grouped
according to their first preferred course. Majority of the respondents first preferred course is
Marine Transportation Course with a frequency of 100 or 78.1%, followed by Marine
Engineering with a frequency of 10 or 7.8%, Criminology with a frequency of 5 or 3.9%,
Hospitality Management, Nursing, and Architecture with a frequency of 2 (1.6%) in Hospitality
Management, Nursing, and Architecture, and 1 or 0.8% is Information Technology.
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2. Factors that Influenced the Students in Terms of: Personal Interest, Parent’s
Influence, and Peers’ Influence.
2.1. Personal Interest

Table 7
Weighted Mean of Respondents According to the Factors that Influence in Taking BS Marine
Transportation Course in terms of Personal Interest
Statements Weighted Description

Mean
1. I have a passion in the field of Marine Transportation 1.79 Highly Influenced
2. I am motivated to be a future seafarer 1.73 Highly Influenced
3. I find it exciting to work in the field of Marine 1.76 Highly Influenced

Transportation
4. I like to have a good salary in the future 1.85 Highly Influenced
5. I like to travel and to see new places 1.71 Highly Influenced
AVERAGE 1.77 Highly Influenced
A mean of 1.79 is highly influenced to take a BS Marine Transportation course by the
fact that they have a passion in the field of Marine Transportation, followed by a mean of 1.73
who have answered that they are motivated to be a future seafarer. On one hand, a mean of 1.76
is highly influenced by the fact that they find it exciting to work in the field of Marine
Transportation. Additionally, a mean of 1.85 is highly influenced to take the said course since
they would like to have a good salary in the future. Lastly, a mean of 1.71 is highly influenced by
the fact that they like to travel and see new places. This implies that the average weighted mean
is 1.77 and the majority of the First Year BS Marine Transportation students are highly
influenced by their Personal Interests.
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In connection with this, individuals choose professional situations that best fit their
personality and interests, according to Holland's thesis of "Career Typology" (Holland, 2009).
Parents, teachers, friends, and life events all contribute to one's personal interests. Interest is
crucial in inspiring people to complete undertakings that they want. A strong and driving passion
in something will encourage you to give it your all. Personality types and interests, for example,
are a factor that influences students' profession choices in Kenya, according to studies conducted
in various countries and cultures (Ahmed et al., 2017).
In their research paper, Ahmed (2014) and AlMiskry, Bakar, and Mohamed (2009)
emphasized the importance of students' interest in determining career decisions. They discovered
that students' interest in a vocation is determined by their likes and dislikes. The lack of interest
in activities connected to careers and occupations affects students' career choices.
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2.2. Parent’s Influence

Table 8
Transportation Course in terms of Parents’ Influence
Statements Weighted Mean Description
1. My parents have a significant influence on 2.00 Influenced

my career decision
2. My parents encouraged me to pursue BS 2.14 Influenced

Marine Transportation
3. My parents often question my reasons for 2.06 Influenced

choosing a career
4. If my parent is a seafarer, I will feel pressured 2.08 Influenced

to pursue a similar field
5. Having other immediate family members 1.98 Influenced

who are also seaman may influence my
decision to be a seaman as well
AVERAGE 2.05 Influenced
Based on Table 8, a mean of 2.00 said that their parents have a significant influence on
their career decision. While a mean of 2.14 answered that they are influenced by their parents to
pursue BS Marine Transportation. Moreover, a mean of 2.06 have answered that their parents
often question their reasons for choosing a career. A mean of 2.08 is influenced by the fact that if
their parents are seafarers, they will also feel pressured to pursue a similar field. Lastly, a mean
of 1.98 answered that having other immediate family members who are also seamen may
influence their decision to be a seaman as well.
The total weighted mean average is 2.05, with the majority of the respondents answered
that they are influenced by their Parents. This is also in line with Singh's (2005) remark that
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career mentoring begins and ends at home. Parents are present with their children prior to formal
schooling and may stay with them after school. Parents love and know their children better than
anyone else, so they can go out of their way to guide and assist them. Given their experience
with their child, it is reasonable to believe that they are the best people to comprehend and care
for him or her. In conclusion, parental career advice is well-intentioned (Lindhard, 2017).
As per Singh (2005), providing career information from home is critical since parents
typically stay with their children after school to provide ongoing support. Despite conventional
perception that professional selections are made by individuals, Hoto (2018) claims that the
family (parents) is the most influential force in career decisions. Influence from parents is
proactive. It could be both deliberate and unintended. According to Young (1997), referenced in
Davidson (2009), parental influence is most beneficial when it is intentional, planned, and
goal-directed.
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2.3. Peers’ Influence

Table 9
Transportation Course in terms of Friends & Peers Influence
Statements Weighted Description

Mean
1. My fellow friends/peers' advices on careers are 1.98 Influenced

essential to me
2. I rely on encouragement about career from 1.95 Influenced

others of my age
3. Career information is more influential if it 1.94 Influenced

comes from my peers
4. I am likely to choose similar careers with my 1.94 Influenced

friends/peer groups
5. I am more likely to accept career advice from 1.89 Influenced

my friends whom I value most
AVERAGE 1.94 Influenced
Based on Table 9, a mean of 1.98 have been influenced by their fellow friends/peers'
advice on careers and it is essential to them. While a mean of 1.95 is influenced by
encouragement about career from others of their age. Moreover, a mean of 1.94 is said that
career information is more influential if it comes from their peers. Additionally, a mean of 1.94
are influenced and have stated that they are likely to choose similar careers with their
friends/peer groups. Lastly, a mean of 1.89 answered that they are more likely to accept career
advice from their friends whom they value most.
The average weighted mean is 1.94 with most of the respondents having been influenced
by their friends and peers. Peer pressure is defined by the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary
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English (2009) as a strong sensation that one must do the same things as other people of their age
if they want them to like them. Peer pressure has a significant impact on adolescents' job
decisions and indecision. According to Salami (2006), many Nigerian teenagers make poor
career choices due to a lack of vocational advice and career counseling, as well as ignorance,
inexperience, peer pressure, or the reputation associated with specific vocations.
Naz et al. (2014) found that peers and friends had a major impact on individuals'
behavior, personality development, and career decision-making processes, as well as good and
negative behavior in the future. Peers, especially team members, serve as key social referents,
instructing other members about customs, social norms, and various ideologies (Sherif, 2003).
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Table 10
Summary on the Factors that Influence the Respondents in
Taking BS Marine Transportation Course
Statement Weighted Mean Description
Personal Interest 1.77 Highly Influenced
Parent’s Influence 2.05 Influenced
Peers’ Influence 1.94 Influenced
As shown in the Summary on the Factors that Influence the Respondents in Taking BS
Marine Transportation Course. A mean of 1.77 have been highly influenced with regards to their
Personal Interest. Interest in a field, according to Hidi (1990), is a mental resource that increases
learning, which leads to improved performance and achievement. In individualistic contexts,
personal interest was identified as a primary factor influencing employment choice. Interest was
linked to an individual's response, persistence, and learning, according to a study (Interest,
Learning, and the Psychological Processes That Mediate Their Relationship, 2002). It argued that
interest consists of both effective and cognitive components that are part of people's participation
in activities.
Moreover, a mean of 2.05 has been influenced by their Parents. Family role models have
a major impact on what students pursue (Wildman & Torres, 2002). Herren et al. (2011) revealed
that parents and guardians have a significant influence on students' college degree choices, which
is similar to the findings of this study. Several theories, including Social Cognitive Career
Theory (Lent, 1997), Bandura's Social Cognitive Learning theory, and Bronfenbrenner's
ecological theory, support parental involvement in their children's career decisions. All of these
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theories lay a great emphasis on the impact of the social context on learning and development,
including career development. The family, of which parents are essential influential forces, plays
a significant role in social circumstances.
Furthermore, a mean of 1.94 respondents has also been influenced by their Peers. In
relation to this, Hashim and Embong (2015) conclude that a student's peer group is the crucial
source of impact on career decisions. Adolescents are easily influenced by their peers because
they rely on their peers to validate their actions, including their career choices. Peers can be
significant sources of motivation for one another, according to Salvy, Haye, Bowker, and
Hermans (2007).
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Table 11
Test of Difference on the Factors that influenced the respondents in taking BS Marine
Transportation Course when Grouped According to their Profile
The result above shows the test of difference on the Factors that influenced the
respondents in taking the BSMT course when grouped according to profile.
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It is found that their is a significant difference between the factors that influenced the
respondents in taking the BSMT course and the profile of the respondents in terms of Sex, Age,
Parent’s Educational Attainment, Parent’s Income, and the First Preferred Course. This means
that BSMT course is preferably for Male students therefore it is a great factor for teem to take
BSMT course. Also, age has a great factor w/ F-value of 379.35.
Parents' occupations have influenced the students in deciding the course they will take in
college since they rely on the job of their parents so that if they finish the course there is a great
chance to have a great job. Similarly, parents' income is essential and has influenced students to
take the course. Their parents' income is extremely crucial to their desire to pursue a bachelor's
degree.
Furthermore, the student's First Preferred Course is significant, with the majority of
respondents responding that their First Preferred Choice is actually BS Marine Transportation,
implying that they are very interested in pursuing the aforementioned course in college.
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Chapter V
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter highlights the summary of findings in this study. It also includes the conclusion and
the recommendations offered by the researchers as drawn from the findings.
Summary of Findings
1. Profile of the Respondents in terms of:
1.1. Sex
Male students outnumbered the Female students who are taking BS Marine
Transportation course in ICAT. However, there is no occurrence of discrimination
identified in sex when it comed to pursuing the aforementioned course. Out of
128 respondents, 122 answered Male, which is equivalent to 81.5%, while 6
answered Female, which is equivalent to 18.5%.
1.2. Age
Majority of the respondents are 20 years old with a frequency of 91 which is
equivalent to the percentage of 71.1, which is followed by respondents who are 21
years old with a frequency of 25 (19.5%).
1.3. Parent's Educational Attainment
Majority of the respondents, equivalent to 65 (50.8%) individuals stated that their
parents are College Graduates, while all Elementary Graduate, Elementary
Undergraduate, and Highschool Undergraduate have garnered 1 respondent each,
equivalent to 0.8%.
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1.4. Parent's Occupation
A frequency of 70 respondents, equivalent to 54.7% have Parents who are
Self-employed while the lowest frequency of respondents which is a sole total of
1 (0.8%), have Parents who are Unemployed.
1.5. Parent's Income
A frequency of 57 (44.5%) respondents, which is the majority, have Parents
whose income ranges from 41,000 to 60,000. While the least frequency of 18
(14.1%) respondents have Parents whose income ranges from 21,000 to 40,000
Majority of the First Year BS Marine Transportation Students have chosen Marine
Transportation as their First Preferred course with a frequency of 100 (78.1%)
2. Factors that Influenced the Students in Terms of:

2.1. Personal Interest
Majority of respondents were Highly Influenced in terms of their Personal
Interest.
2.2. Parent’s Influence
The students are influenced by their parents when deciding on a college degree.
2.3. Peers Influence
Majority of respondents have been Influenced by their friends and peers in their
career decisions.
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Conclusion
It was identified that career development is a lifelong process that is influenced by many
factors such as personal interests, parental and family influences, and the influence of friends and
peers. According to the results of the survey, the majority of the First Year BS Marine
Transportation Students are Highly Influenced by their personal interests in taking the BS Marine
Transportation Course at Isabela College of Arts & Technology. This indicates that their personal
interests, such as a desire to work in the marine industry, aspirations to be a seafarer in order to
make a decent salary, and a desire to travel the world to see new places, are taken into account.
It was also observed that parental perspectives play an important effect in their children's
education in terms of academic performance, profession choice, and ultimately influence their
children's conduct in terms of career preference. It was shown that parents had a significant
influence on their children's occupational choices, both purposefully and unintentionally. Their
influence can either encourage students to explore a wide range of possible careers or encourage
them to stay to a route they believe their parents will approve of. Individual and social
environments may also impact career choices, as people engage with their friends more
frequently during their adolescent years. Students are also reliant on their peers just like with
their parents as they mature and reach puberty, especially as they make decisions and create their
life objectives.
Lastly, it was discovered in this study that there is a significant difference between the
factors that influenced the First Year BS Marine Transportation Students in taking the BS Marine
Transportation course in Isabela College of Arts and Technology and the respondents' profile in
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terms of Sex, Age, Parent’s Educational Attainment, Parent’s Income, and First Preferred
Course.
Recommendations
In the light of the findings and conclusions, the Researchers propose the following
recommendations:
Parents. That they may be invited to attend orientations to gain a better understanding of the
demand for Maritime professions. Moreover, it is recommended for the parents to understand
and recognize their children’s sentiments when it comes to choosing their own career path. They
should learn to know the perspective of their children, especially since students regard their
Parents as the most influential people in their lives.
Students. They should comprehend the complications and overcome the challenges in order to
apply the concepts acquired in the university to real-world situations. So that they could integrate
the underlying message of principles and gain a deeper understanding of the marine program's
objectives. Understanding their roles and tasks will keep them informed about what to anticipate
from the program and how to meet the program's educational goals.
Teachers. All marine freshmen may be gathered in a general assembly by the staff and teachers
to discuss everything about the nature of the program of study and as a career in order to
motivate them to attain their goals. Teachers must offer them with a basic grasp of the course's
twists and turns, as well as its connection to the Maritime curriculum, so that students are
motivated to learn and eager to complete the program.
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School. The institution's co curricular activities could be focused on developing programs that
examine the benefits and complexity of the marine curriculum in regards to student performance
and the university's basic principles. The course offering may also explore generating certain
learning activities that would modify and reshape the students' character to become imaginative
and creative in delivering solutions to the marine profession's challenging demands.
Future Researchers. The scope of this research is limited to the selected First Year BS Marine
Transportation Students in Isabela College of Arts & Technology. It is recommended to conduct
a wide scope of study to further identify other factors. Researchers can also include other
considerations that can motivate students to enroll in a course or institution, which includes
security, the size of the institution, and the courses provided. Other variables, such as the
university's marketing tools and techniques, may be incorporated in future studies to assess its
efficacy and efficiency in achieving the university's enrollment goals. In addition, the framework
of this study can be used for other learning institution
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Appendices
Letter For Approval Letter
May 30, 2022
DR. ANDY R. DOMINGO

College President
Isabela College of Arts & Technology Tagaran, Cauayan City, Isabela
Thru: Clarissa A. Carram

College Registrar
Dear Dr. Domingo,
Good day!
As a partial fulfillment of the requirements in Research (Thesis Writing and Report), in this
college is the writing of a thesis related to the course. Along this line of thought, we are
researching on the “Factors That Influence First Year Students in Taking Bachelor of Science in
Marine Transportation at Isabela College of Arts and Technology”. May we request in your good
office to give us the data of the said graduates needed for the study.
Hoping for your positive response on this request.
Thank you and God bless you!
Very truly yours,

MONFORTE, JEPONEY D. PAGUYO, MARK ANTHONY P.
PAGURIGAN, MC JUSTIN T. RALUTIN, MARLOU M.
REYES, JOSHUA V.
Noted:
PROF. CEFERINO A. LACASANDILI, JR., MAEd.
Research Professor
Approved by:
Research Coordinator
Survey Questionnaire
PART I.
Personal Information
1. Sex
Male
Female
2. Age
3. Parent’s Educational Attainment
College Graduate
College Undergraduate
High School Graduate
High School Undergraduate
Elementary Graduate
Elementary Undergraduate
4. Parent’s Occupation
Self-Employed
Unemployed
Private Employed
Government Employed
5. Parent’s Income
21,000-40,000
41,000-60,000
61,000-80,000
81,000-100,00
6. First Preferred Course
Marine Engineering
Information Technology
Hospitality Management
Criminology
Nursing
Architecture
Others
PART II.
Factors that Influenced the Students
1. Personal Interest
Personal Interest
Statement Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly

Agree Disagree
1. I have a passion in the field of

2. I am motivated to be a future seafarer
3. I find it exciting to work in the field

of Marine Transportation
4. I like to have a good salary in the

future
5. I like to travel and to see new places

2. Parent’s Influence
Parent’s Influence

Agree Disagree
1. My parents have a significant

influence on my career decision
2. My parents encouraged me to
pursue BS Marine Transportation
3. My parents often question my

reasons for choosing a career
4. If my parent is a seafarer, I will feel

pressured to pursue a similar field
5. Having other immediate family

members who are also seaman may
influence my decision to be a
seaman as well
3. Peers’ Influence
Peers’ Influence

Agree Disagree
1. My fellow friends/peers' advices on

careers are essential to me
2. I rely on encouragement about

career from others of my age
3. Career information is more

influential if it comes from my
peers
4. I am likely to choose similar

careers with my friends/peer groups
5. I am more likely to accept career

advice from my friends whom I
value most
MONFORTE, Jeponey D.
Quirino, Isabela
Contact #: +639053622264
EDUCATION
COLLEGE: ISABELA COLLEGE OF ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: WONDERFUL GRACE LEARNING CENTER

Quirino, Isabela
Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics
School Year 2016-2018
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: QUIRINO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Quirino, Isabela
ELEMENTARY: SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Quirino, Isabela
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS
● SHIPBOARD FAMILIARIZATION
2Go Travel
August 19, 2019
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA)
August 19, 2019
● BASIC TRAINING (BT)
PNTC - Tanza, Cavite

January 28, 2022
● REGIONAL ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND TACTICAL INSPECTION
(RAATI)
Isabela College of Arts & Technology
Feb 04, 2019
PERSONAL DATA
AGE: 21 years old

SEX: Male
CIVIL STATUS: Single
CITIZENSHIP: Filipino
DATE OF BIRTH: September 08, 2000
PLACE OF BIRTH: Quirino, Isabela
HEIGHT: 5’8”
WEIGHT: 85 kg
LANGUAGE/DIALECT: Ilocano, Tagalog, English
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct with the best of my
knowledge.
JEPONEY D. MONFORTE
PAGUIRIGAN, MC Justin T.
Quirino, Isabela
Contact #: +639655531388
EDUCATION

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: CAUAYAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Cauayan City, Isabela
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: PALANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Palanan, Isabela
ELEMENTARY: SAN FERMIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

San Fermin, Cauayan City, Isabela
2Go Travel
August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019

January 28, 2022
PERSONAL DATA
AGE: 21 years old

SEX: Male
DATE OF BIRTH: February 02, 2000
PLACE OF BIRTH: Palanan, Isabela
HEIGHT: 5’5”
WEIGHT: 56 kg
knowledge.
MC JUSTIN T. PAGUIRIGAN
PAGUYO, Mark Anthony P.

Cauayan City, Isabela
Contact #: +639453841508
EDUCATION

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: ISABELA COLLEGE OF ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: DALTON ACADEMY

Alicia, Isabela
ELEMENTARY: PISBAKAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Angadanan, Isabela
2Go Travel
August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019

January 28, 2022
(RAATI)
Feb 04, 2019
PERSONAL DATA
AGE: 20 years old

SEX: Male
DATE OF BIRTH: November 14, 2001
PLACE OF BIRTH: Alicia, Isabela
HEIGHT: 5’8”
WEIGHT: 60kg
knowledge.
MARK ANTHONY P. PAGUYO

RALUTIN, Marlou M.
Aurora, Isabela
Contact #: +639752757643
EDUCATION

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: AURORA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Aurora, Isabela
Humanities and Social Sciences
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: AURORA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Aurora, Isabela
ELEMENTARY: AURORA CENTRAL SCHOOL

Aurora, Isabela
2Go Travel
August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019

January 28, 2022
(RAATI)
Feb 04, 2019
PERSONAL DATA
AGE: 21 years old

SEX: Male
DATE OF BIRTH: June 16, 2000
PLACE OF BIRTH: Aurora, Isabela
HEIGHT: 5’9”
WEIGHT: 81kg
knowledge.
MARLOU M. RALUTIN
REYES, Joshua V.
San Mateo, Isabela
Contact #: +639158477912
EDUCATION

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: EVELAND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

San Mateo, Isabela
Humanities and Social Sciences
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: EVELAND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

San Mateo, Isabela
ELEMENTARY: EVELAND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

San Mateo, Isabela
2Go Travel
August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019

January 28, 2022
(RAATI)
Feb 04, 2019
PERSONAL DATA
AGE: 20 years old

SEX: Male
DATE OF BIRTH: March 01, 2001
PLACE OF BIRTH: Santiago, Isabela
HEIGHT: 5’4”
WEIGHT: 58 kg
knowledge.
JOSHUA V. REYES

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ISABELA COLLEGE OF ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

Tagaran, Cauayan City, Isabela

YERENE FAITH M. CADIZ, LPT

Approved by The Tribunal of the Oral Examination with a grade of Passed.

CEFERINO A. LACASANDILI, JR., LPT, MAEd

RODEL M. IFURUNG, MIT DEOGRACIA M. LAMSEN, LPT, MSSE

ISABELITA I. CLEMENTE, LPT NOIME L. AGLUGUB, LPT

YERENE FAITH M. CADIZ, LPT

assistance given by the following in the completion of the research work:

patiently lent us a helping hand in order for us to accomplish our study.

lessons that we will need in the future.

giving the data of the graduates.

Special acknowledgment is also extended to our respondents who helped in supplying

this assignment and filling our life with joy.

II. Review of Related Literature and Studies

III. Methods and Procedures

IV. Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation Of Data

V. Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

the people and information they get in their environment at times.

not allow obstacles stand in their way.

education stressing business and analytical abilities.

Transportation students' decision to enroll in the BS Marine Transportation course at Isabela

Furthermore, the expense of education, physical surroundings, facilities and resources,

Statement of the Problem

answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondents according to:

1.3. Parent’s Educational Attainment

1.4. Parent’s Occupation

1.5. Parent’s Income

1.6. First Preferred Course

2.1 Personal Interest

2.2 Parent’s Influence

2.3. Peers’ Influence

influenced respondents in taking BS Marine Transportation course?

influenced them in taking BS Marine Transportation course.

Significance of the Study

The finding of this will be highly beneficial to the following:

and what is the best profession that suits them.

reality of the cadetship program and guide them accordingly.

identifying what influences students in taking their courses.

Future Researchers. Those who are interested in determining factors influencing in

educational, social, political, and economic components in the community.

Scope and Delimitation

taking Marine Transportation.

Forms to carry out the data gathering procedures.

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation. A four-year degree program in the Philippines

such as navigation, radio communication, and basic safety.

their first year of college.

Influence. The ability to have an impact on someone's or something’s character, development, or

behavior, or the effect itself.

Engineering, Marine Transportation, Criminology, and Hospitality Management. Aside from

Pre-baccalaureate Maritime and Maritime Specialization.

Marine Transportation. The transportation of people (passengers) or goods (cargo) via

the operation and maintenance of a ship.

factors in this area. Interest is a content-specific motivational trait consisting of intrinsic

influence student learning.

influence one's interests.

According to Kumar, (2016), respondents' perceptions of their father's expectations had a

statistically significant influence on their career choice. Furthermore, a statistically significant

to have a statistically significant impact on respondents' career choice decisions. Furthermore, in

opportunities, teachers, campus visits, friends, income potential, or guidance counselors.

orientation (33.9 percent).

As shown in a survey conducted by Noel-Levitz (2012), remarks and support from a