Western Colleges, Inc.

High School Department

Naic, Cavite

1.5 Statement of the Problem

Generally, this study aims to determine factors affecting girl’s disinterest in taking STEM fields in

college

Specifically, the study aims to answer the following questions.

1. What is the Profile of the Respondents in terms of:

1.1 Typology of School where JHS was completed

1.2 Typology of School where to enroll in College

1.3 Number of siblings taking or have taken STEM fields

1.4 Average Monthly Family Income

1.5 Parent’s Occupation

2. What are the factors affecting girl’s disinterest in taking STEM Fields in College in terms of:

2.1 Self Esteem

2.2 Gender Role

 Western Colleges, Inc.
High School Department
Naic, Cavite

Questionnaires

Part 1

Profile of the respondents:

1.1 Typology of School where JHS was completed

___Public

___Private

1.2 Typology of School where to enroll in College

___Public

___Private

1.3 Number of siblings taking or have taken STEM fields

___None

___1-3 siblings

___4-6 siblings

___7-9 siblings

___10 or above

1.4 Average Monthly Family Income

___Php 5,000 or below

___Php 7,000

___Php 11,000

___Php 15,000

___Php 20,000 or above

1.5 Parent’s Occupation

___Professionally Employed
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___Self Employed

___Part Timer

___Retired

___Unemployed
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High School Department
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Part 2

Please put a check on the column which you think is accurate based on the given statements for each

variable. The researchers will appreciate it if you could complete the following table. Use the following

scales: 4= Strongly agree (SA), 3= Tend to Agree (TA), 2=Tend to Disagree td), and 1= Strongly

Disagree. (SD)

Statement Indicators 4 3 2 1
(SA) (TA) (TD) (SD)
1. SELF - ESTEEM

1.1 Girls’ lack of interest in STEM disciplines in college

might be influenced by their self-esteem.
1.2 A career coaching program for females can boost their
self-esteem.
1.3 A career counseling program can assist females with
poor self-esteem in pursuing STEM subjects in college.
1.4 Self-esteem issues are one factor that may affect ladies’
decision not to pursue STEM topics in college.
1.5 Self-esteem can influence career choices.

2 GENDER ROLE

2.1 Gender roles influence educational course selection.

2.2 Women are more stressed than males, which might lead
to a lack of interest in education.
2.3 Being a woman influences your choice of track or strand.

2.4 Men benefit more from STEM fields in college than

women.
2.5 Women may become disinterested in certain disciplines
as a result of gender equality.