THE IMPORTANCE OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO THE STUDENTS S.Y.

2022-2023

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Extracurricular activities are activities that students participate in outside of academic
classes. These activities include sports, music, theater, debate, volunteer work, and school
clubs. While some may view these activities as mere hobbies or distractions, they are an
integral part of a student’s education and development. According to an article from Plade
Line. One of the struggles of the students joining extracurricular activities is the possibility of
becoming worn out, fatigued, poor social skills and having low self-esteem, which may
become unmotivated if they are unable to perform well in their extracurricular activities. Low
self-esteem is a common issue among students in school. According to the American
Psychological Association, students with low self-esteem may blame themselves for things that
are not their fault or try to control others’ behavior to alleviate a sense of helplessness. In
addition, students may react to adversity by giving up, avoiding risks, or disengaging from tasks,
which can all contribute to low self-esteem. If a child struggles in an area that they find
important, such as academics, they are at risk of developing low self-esteem. Low self-esteem has
been linked to a number of mental health issues, including anxiety, eating disorders, emotional
distress, panic disorder, risky behaviors, social anxiety disorder, substance use, and stress. Poor
social skill can often lead to stress and loneliness, which can negatively affect mental health and
academic life of the students.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study generally seeks to determine the extracurricular activities and their
importance that are being applied and practiced by the teachers and students at school.

 Specifically, it tries to answer the following questions:

1. What are the extracurricular activities that are being performed at school?
2. What are the importance of extracurricular activities for the students?
3. What are the contributions of extracurricular activities to the school and in the
community?

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study will determine the extracurricular activities and their importance or
advantages to individuals and their contribution to the community. The social activities which
are being performed at school may serve as awareness of the importance of those activities
to both teachers and students including the whole community. It may motivate both teachers
and students to actively participate in every conduct of those activities. The findings of this
study could lead to better improvement in conducting and participating in extracurricular
activities being performed at school.

If every student will actively participate in extracurricular activities, they will gain
more knowledge and understanding towards an object as they connect with other people,
they will improve their well-being, and will not engage themselves in vices.

DELIMITATION AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

This qualitative research involves students and teachers of junior and senior high schools.
The teachers are teaching for over three years and they are organizers of extracurricular
activities of school.some of the students are members of school clubs and

REFERENCE
1. <https://www.apa.org/ed/schools/primer/self-esteem>
2. <https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out-outside-in/202206/low-self-
esteem-in-adolescents-what-are-the-root-causes>
3. <https://www.verywellfamily.com/causes-of-low-self-esteem-in-kids-3288009>
4. <https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-of-low-self-esteem-5185978>