Dear Respondents,

Greetings!

The researchers are in the process of our research entitled "Examining the Factors Influencing the Career
Aspirations of HUMSS 12 Students Toward Higher Education Perspective: Basis for ISL Senior High
School Career Guidelines, wherein the main purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence the
career aspirations of the G12 HUMSS students.

In light of this, the researchers respectfully request your participation by completing the attached questionnaire.
Your participation in this survey involves answering a set of questions related to your career aspirations and the
factors influencing those aspirations. Furthermore, the researchers will assure that all of the information
collected through this survey will be kept strictly confidential. Your responses will be anonymized, and the data
will be used for research purposes only.

Thank you, and best regards.

The Researchers
Alexandra Nicole Reyes
Emjei Galicia
Loren Banares
Jerome Badillio
Mariel Sofia Fajardo

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

PART I. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Name: ____________________ (optional)

Age : _______________

Gender: ______________

Career Preference
Kindly choose by ticking (/) on what desired course would you like to enrol in college:

Education
Psychology
IT
Engineering
Business/Entrepreneur
Accountancy
Criminology
Communication
Management
 Law/Political Science
Agriculture
Others, please specify: ___________________

Part II. Listed below are the Factors influencing the career aspirations, which the students of G12 HUMSS
may have experienced. These factors are classified into four: Financial, Parental influence, Peer Influence and
Personal Interest. This section serves as your self-assessment of your personal views about the factors
influencing your career aspirations.

Instructions: Please tick (/) the appropriate box which indicates your extent of agreement considering the factors
that influence your career aspirations.

Kindly refer to the respective grading listed below:

5 4 3 2 1

Strongly Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly Disagree

5 Strongly Agree It means that respondents indicate a strong level of

agreement on the given statement and can be
manifested on the desired behavior and perspective
on the principles of the questions/statements.

4 Agree It means that respondents indicate a sense level of

agreement on the given statement and can be
manifested on the behavior and perspective on the
principles of the questions/statements.

3 Uncertain It means that respondents are undecided with their

responses on the given statement and cannot indicate
a firmness on the principles and ideas of the
question.

2 Disagree It means that respondents indicate a sense level of

disagreement on the given statement and can be
manifested on the behavior and perspective on the
principles of the questions/statements.

1 Strongly Disagree It means that respondents indicate a strong sense

level of disagreement on the given statement and can
be manifested on the behavior and perspective on the
principles of the questions/statements.
 INFLUENCING FACTORS Extent of Agreement
1 Financial Factor 5 4 3 2 1
SA A U D SD
1.1 I consider my financial status, especially my source of
allowance and family income in choosing my college
career preference.
1.2 The affordability of tuition fees significantly affects my
decision to pursue a college course.
1.3 I consider not only the tuition fees but also the
transportation, meal, and course requirements when
choosing my preferred college course.
1.4 The cost of living is a crucial factor in determining my
college preference, as it directly impacts my financial
burden and my family, influencing my decisions about
overall budgetary considerations.
1.5 I highly consider my financial capacity to purchase the
required technological devices for the course I preferred.
2 Parental Influence

2.1 Parents expectations have a significant influence on my

career decisions.
2.2 Parental influence encourages my course based on their
personal preferences.
2.3 Following the course that my parents want rather than my
personal college preference.
2.4 Parents play significant role in helping and guiding my
decisions with my course preference.
2.5 I consider my parents’ choice to be my inspiration when
choosing an appropriate course preference.
3 Peer Influence

3.1 Selecting a career path that coincides with my friend's

choice of interest which directly influence my decision
making process in career preferences.
3.2 Following what my friends’ want for me and not because
on my preference could possibly limit my awareness of
different college opportunities.
3.3 I consider the opinion of my friends as basis regarding
what they want for me to take up in college courses.
3.4 I ask first the what my friends want to take up in college
then will consider to go with them as to avoid isolation in
the college level.
3.5 I prefer that my course is the same with my friend’s course
in order to adjust easily with the new learning
environment.
4 Personal Interest
4.1 I personally choose the course where I see myself grow as
a competent person pursuing my field of interest.
4.2 The course I want is dependent on the timely demand in
the profession and industry.
4.3 I primarily choose the course that I really want for myself
based on my skills and knowledge.
4.4 I choose the course I want since it is aligned with my level
of strength and interest.
4.5 I consider my traits, personality, and potential in choosing
the desired course as to make me more productive and
confident.

- Thank you for your cooperation! -