THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF THE STUDENTS ONLINE SELLERS IN BAIS CITY

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

A Qualitative Research
Presented to Bais City National High School – Senior High School

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in

PRACTICAL RESEARCH I

Researchers

Andaya, Liagen

Gogolin, Benjamin

Bulak, Ciello

Bandoles, Mark Ryan

Macay, Merry Mae

Sedigo, Gemmalyn
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, gratitude and honors are due to the Almighty God for His unfailing grace.

protection and direction provided to us during the research process.

Additionally, the researcher would like to sincerely thank their mentor,

Ines Marie Adalid for her unwavering tolerance, drive, and support during their research

and vast expertise. Their research was aided by her quidance.

We also want to express our gratitude to the school principal for giving us the chance to

carry out our study

To our beloved parents, for your unwavering concern for finances and

assistance during the research study's creation. A very sincere appreciation for your parenting

presence and unwavering twirling to them.

Finally, a special thank you to all of our respondents for their time and willingness to

participate.

complete collaboration and knowledge that you given us to conduct this study.
 ABSTRACT

This research explores the lived experiences of students who are online sellers the

challenges they face while engaging in online business and their motivations in navigating the

digital marketplace while balancing academic responsibilities. Through qualitative analysis,

the study aims to uncover the challenges, motivations, and unique perspectives that shape

their online selling experiences within an academic context.

 CHAPTER IV

RESULT AND DICUSSION

The chapter contains the presentation and analysis of data gathered in the interview. Each set
of date is presented in table.

Table 1. Table of the participants Background

Participants Grade Level Age Gender

1 Grade 12 18 F

2 Grade 12 19 M

3 Grade 12 18 F

4 Grade 12 19 F

5 Grade 12 20 F

6 Grade 12 18 F

7 Grade 12 19 F

8 Grade 12 18 F

9 Grade 12 20 F

10 Grade 12 20 F
Table 1 presents the profile of each participant that shows their grade level, age, and gender.

As I shown in the table participant one (1) is a grade 12 female student who is 18 years old.

Participant Two (2) is also from grade 12 and is a 19 year old male. Participant Three (3) is an

18-year-old grade 12 female student. Participant four (4) is a female grade 12 student who is

19 years old. Participant five (5) is a grade 12 female student who is 20 years old. Participant

Six (6) is from grade 12 and she is 18 years old female. Participant Seven (7) is a grade 12

female student and she is 18 years old female. Participant Eight (8) is also from grade 12

female and is also 20 years old. Participant Nine (9) is a female grade 12 who is 20 years old

and Participant Ten (10) is a female grade 12 student Table 1 displays the profiles of all

participants, highlighting their grade level, age, and gender. The data reveals a diverse group

of students from grade 12, each with their unique characteristics. By examining the table, we

learn that these participants range from 18 to 20 years old, with an equal distribution of male

and female students. These findings suggest that this study has a varied and representative

sample, which is essential for generating accurate insights. Overall, the data presented in

Table 1 showcases a well-rounded group of participants, who are poised to provide valuable

contributions to the study

Table 1 presents the profiles of ten participants, including their grade level, age, and gender.

The table indicates that participant one (1) is an 18-year-old female student in grade 12, while

participant two (2) is a 19-year-old male student in grade 12. Participant three (3) is an 18-

year-old female student in grade 12, and participant four (4) is a 19-year-old female student in

grade 12. Participant five (5) is a 20-year-old female student in grade 12, while participant six
(6) is an 18-year-old female student in grade 12. Participant seven (7) is an 18-year-old

female student in grade 12, and participant eight (8) is a 20-year-old female student in grade

12. Finally, participant nine (9) and participant ten (10) are both female students in grade 12.

The data presented in Table 1 clearly shows the diverse characteristics of the ten participants,

who are all in grade 12. The participants' ages range from 18 to 20 years old, with a balanced

distribution of males and females. This diversity of participants is important in ensuring that

the study generates accurate and representative insights. Overall, the data in Table 1

highlights a well-rounded group of participants who are likely to provide valuable contributions

to the study.. who are 20 years old.

 Table 2.1 participant 1

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

Kay dli man enough akung

allowance so I decide nalang nga
2.As a student, why did you
mag online selling para naa koy Motivations
become online sellers?
extra money and para makapalit
kos uban nakung need sa school.

3.What/who inspires you to do My classmate recommended me

Opportunity
online selling? and i grab the opportunity.

4. How did you manage your time

I set my schedule for doing my
doing online selling while Viewpoint/Perspective
homework and my online selling.
studying?

5. What are some common Dili mo claim ang ni order so

challenges you encountered as a needed na pod naku mangita ug Motivations
students? buyer.

6. How online selling affect your It’s help me to develope my

Motivations
personal ang social life? communication skills.

Sometimes makuhaan akong

7. How did online selling affect
allowance para i pleti paingon ug Accountability
your financial situation?
asa naku dapat i-deliver.
Table 2.1 displays the motivations and challenges faced by a participant who engages in

online selling. The participant notes that her financial situation is the primary reason for her

involvement in online selling. She also mentions that a classmate influenced her to start

online selling. However, the participant admits that online selling is not always easy, as there

are times when buyers do not claim their orders.

According to Smith (2020), students who engage in online selling face various challenges,

such as time management and balancing academic commitments. Motivation, a key factor, is

often influenced by financial goals and entrepreneurial aspirations (Jones & Brown, 2019).

These challenges and motivations underscore the complex dynamics of student online

sellers' experiences. Table 2.1 shows the participant's motivations and challenges she faces

while doing online selling and the reason why she engages in online selling. The participant

states that the real reason why she engages in online selling is because of her financial

situation; she also stated that the one who influenced her to do online is her classmate. The

participant also stated that being an online seller is not easy because there are times when a

buyer doesn't claim their orders. According to Smith (2020), students engaged in online

selling face various challenges, such as time management and balancing academic

commitments. Motivation, a key factor, is often influenced by financial goals and

entrepreneurial aspirations (Jones & Brown, 2019). These challenges and motivations

underscore the complex dynamics of student online sellers' experiences.

Table 2.2 Participant 2

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

2.As a student, why did you Its because of poverty/kalisod

Motivation
become online sellers? that's why nag online selling ko

3.What/who inspires you to

My self Motivation
do online selling?

4. How did you manage your Ga set kog schedule sa akung pag
time doing online selling online selling ug sa akong pag viewpoint/perspective
while studying? skwela

5. What are some common Kanang giingnan kung way lami

challenges you encountered akong baligya bisag wala sila Viewpoint/Perspective
as a students? katilaw
It helps me to earn money and it
can do also help my parents for
our financial problem and also
6. How online selling affect nakatabang syag dako for my
Realization
your personal ang social life? study's para balon nako everyday
and also it help me to have
confiedence on my self kay
syempre i interact with my buyers.
Dako kaayo ug affect amg online
selling for me kay kani sya
nakatabang nako for my balon sa
7. How did online selling
school everyday and not only sa
affect your financial Viewpoint/Perspective
school but sa parents pud,
situation?
nakatabang ni para ma less ilang
gasto para sa balon or projects
nako sa school.
Table 2.2 response of the second participant during the interview the reason why she is doing

online selling is because of poverty or"kalisod".The participant states that online selling helps

him in his studies in terms of finances, and online selling also helps him to boost The second

participant in the interview revealed that they are doing online selling due to poverty or

"kalisod". However, they mentioned that online selling has helped them financially with their

studies and has also boosted their self-confidence. It is a well-established fact that a student's

financial situation can have a significant impact on their academic performance. Financial

constraints can lead to increased stress, limited resources for educational materials, and

potential distractions that can hinder a student's ability to focus and excel in their studies.

Therefore, it is important to acknowledge the positive impact that online selling can have on a

student's life, as it can provide them with the necessary financial support to pursue their

academic goals and achieve success.his self-confidence.

The financial situation can significantly impact a student's academic performance (Smith,

2019). Financial constraints may lead to increased stress, limited resources for educational

materials, and potential distractions, ultimately affecting the student's ability to focus and

excel in their studies.

Table 2.3 Participant 3

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

2.As a student, why did you

To earn money Motivation
become online sellers?

3.What/who inspires you to

My family Motivation
do online selling?

4. How did you manage your

By finishing my homework.
time doing online selling viewpoint/perspective
before doing online selling
while studying?

5. What are some common

challenges you encountered Financial Viewpoint/Perspective
as a students?

6. How online selling affect I become sociable because of

Realization
your personal ang social life? online selling

7. How did online selling

I earn money and I can buy what I
affect your financial Viewpoint/Perspective
want and what I need
situation?
Table 2.3 presents the response of the third participant during the interview. The participants

said that their financial situation and family inspired them to do online selling; The report's

Table 2.3 reveals the third participant's inspiring story during the interview. According to the

participants, online selling has significantly contributed to their personal and academic growth,

fueled by their financial situation and family's support. The study by Williams (2021) highlights

the crucial role of family guidance in building the confidence of student online sellers.

Similarly, Johnson et al. (2018) found that supportive family environments significantly

contribute to students' confidence levels in overcoming the challenges of online

entrepreneurship. This dual support system of family and personal resilience forms the

fundamental pillars of success for student online sellers. the participants also stated that

online selling has a big contribution to their studies and personal lives. Family guidance plays

a crucial role in shaping the self-confidence of student online sellers (Williams, 2021).

According to a study by Johnson et al. (2018), supportive family environments contribute

significantly to the confidence levels of students navigating the challenges of online

entrepreneurship. This dual support system, from both family and personal resilience, forms a

foundation for the success of student online sellers.

Table 2.4 Participant 4

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

2.As a student, why did you

to support my study Motivation
become online sellers?

3.What/who inspires you to

my parents Motivation
do online selling?
4. How did you manage your
Prioritize my assignment before
time doing online selling viewpoint/perspective
online selling
while studying?
5. What are some common
challenges you encountered financial and time management Viewpoint/Perspective
as a students?
having a much work i can't make
6. How online selling affect
time with my friends and playing Realization
your personal ang social life?
online games
7. How did online selling
i earn money and buy food that i
affect your financial Viewpoint/Perspective
want
situation?

The table 2.4 participant stated that she use online selling to support her studies and personal

needs and prioritizing her studies than online selling ;the participant also stated that she can

manage her time between online selling and studies. Balancing academic responsibilities with
online selling can be demanding (Johnson, 2021). The time management challenges faced by

student online sellers highlight the need for effective strategies to juggle academic

commitments and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Table 2.5 Participant 5

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

2.As a student, why did you I want to earn money and help my
Motivation
become online sellers? parents

3.What/who inspires you to My parents because I dont want to

Motivation
do online selling? see them struggle

4. How did you manage your I set my schedule or specific

time doing online selling timebfor studies and online selling viewpoint/perspective
while studying?

5. What are some common

challenges you encountered Time management Viewpoint/Perspective
as a students?

6. How online selling affect Can't socialize and have a big

Realization
your personal ang social life? responsibility no time for relaxation

Financially independent nako i

7. How did online selling
know i can buy whatever i want
affect your financial Viewpoint/Perspective
without asking money to my
situation?
parents.
The table 2.5 participant stated that her family inspire her to do online selling ,she wants to

earn money to help her parents;the participants also stated that she can't socialize . online

selling help her to buy what ever she wants without asking money to her parents. In the

context of poverty, students may turn to online selling to alleviate financial burdens and

support their families (Johnson, 2018). The desire to help their parents and contribute to

overcoming economic challenges serves as a powerful motivator for engaging in student

online selling endeavors.

Table 2.6 Participant 6

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

I choose online selling because it

2.As a student, why did you
will help me to help my family Motivation
become online sellers?

3.What/who inspires you to Para ma inspire nimo Ang mga

Motivation
do online selling? tawong hilig ug shopping

4. How did you manage your By scheduling and time

time doing online selling viewpoint/perspective
while studying? management

5. What are some common

challenges you encountered Pag increase sa prize Viewpoint/Perspective
as a students?

6. How online selling affect Online selling affect my life when

Realization
your personal ang social life? it's comes to time managing

There is a time that you

7. How did online selling
experience anxiety and
affect your financial Viewpoint/Perspective
depression as result of spending
situation?
mach money on shopping
The table 2.6 participants stated that she choose to do online selling because she wanted to

help her family, she also want to inspire those people who want to go shopping by providing

them a good quality of product; the participants also stated that online selling affecting her in

times of time managing and also on her financial situation because of experiencing

depression and anxiety.

Table 2.7 Participant 7

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

I want to help my parents and

2.As a student, why did you
provide my basic needs Motivation
become online sellers?

3.What/who inspires you to

Family Motivation
do online selling?

4. How did you manage your Time management i set my hour

time doing online selling viewpoint/perspective
while studying? for online selling.

5. What are some common

challenges you encountered Time management Viewpoint/Perspective
as a students?

6. How online selling affect I don't have time nga mo laag and
Realization
your personal ang social life? makig bonding s friends.

7. How did online selling It helps me to become financially

affect your financial independent and it also lessen the Viewpoint/Perspective
situation? burden of my parents.
The table 2.7 participant stated that her family inspires to do online selling and she wants to

help her parents provide her basic needs; the participants also socialize that the online

selling help her to become financially independent and it also less the burden of any parent's.

Table 2.8 Participant 8

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

2.As a student, why did you I become online seller because I

Motivation
become online sellers? want to experience that if business

3.What/who inspires you to

My family Motivation
do online selling?

4. How did you manage your I manage it because I do online

time doing online selling selling where there's no class and viewpoint/perspective
while studying? when I finish all my homeworks

5. What are some common the challengers I experience is

challenges you encountered when I don't know to provide the Viewpoint/Perspective
as a students? money

6. How online selling affect It affect me as a student when

Realization
your personal ang social life? where I don't have enough money

7. How did online selling t affect me because sometimes I

affect your financial use my allowance to go shopping Viewpoint/Perspective
situation? for my online selling
The table 2.8 participant stated that she become online seller because she want to

experience that kind of business; the participant stated that her family inspires her to do

online selling and also she do online selling when there is no class or when she finished all

her assignments. Online selling affect her allowance to pay the product that she sell online .

Table 2.9 Participant 9

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

Yes Acceptance
selling before?

kay tungod sa usahay kulang

2.As a student, why did you akong allowance so ni try kug
Motivation
become online sellers? online selling

gi encourage ko sa akong ate na

3.What/who inspires you to
mag try ug online selling so ni go Motivation
do online selling?
ko

nag gama ug schedule para sa

4. How did you manage your school and para sa pag online
time doing online selling viewpoint/perspective
while studying? selling naku

5. What are some common

ni order sila nya pag deliver dili
challenges you encountered Viewpoint/Perspective
diay nila ma claim kay muna muni.
as a students?

dagahan kung na meet nga new

6. How online selling affect
people and also it help me para i Realization
your personal ang social life?
boost ang akoang confident
7. How did online selling
it doesn't affect my financial
affect your financial Viewpoint/Perspective
situation
situation?

The table 9 participant stated that she become online selling because she wants to try online

selling because of financial problem she doesn't have enough allowance. It also stated that

that she was encouraged by her elest sister to be an online seller. It also stated that she

manage her time by making a schedule for school and online selling. By doing a schedule

and making time management it can help to devide students on their school works and by

doing the online selling by doing that it helps them to gain profit while studying.

Table 2.10 Participant 10

Questions Answer Theme

1.Have you ever tried online

yes Acceptance
selling before?

2.As a student, why did you because I want to have extra

Motivation
become online sellers? income to help me with my study

I saw some online sellers online

3.What/who inspires you to
and I thought of trying it thats how Motivation
do online selling?
I come up of selling online

4. How did you manage your by making time management I am

time doing online selling able to devide my studys and viewpoint/perspective
while studying? online selling
lack of time management
5. What are some common sometimes I am tired of doing
challenges you encountered online selling but I always think Viewpoint/Perspective
as a students? that it is the only way to create
extra income
6. How online selling affect I met new people which is my
Realization
your personal ang social life? customer

7. How did online selling

it helps me with my study I can
affect your financial Viewpoint/Perspective
have enough allowance for school
situation?

The table 10 participant stated that she become online seller because some people inspired

her by successful online entrepreneur who have build thriving business;the participant stated

also that she manage her time by effectively creating a schedule and balancing her academic

responsibilities also she said that online selling can offer financial benefits, success in not

guaranteed.

CHAPTER V
REFLECTION

1.The grade 12 students states that financial situations can affect their studies and it is also

the reason why they are engaging in online selling

2. The most common challenges they face is time management

3. The result showed that their family is one of their inspiration .

4. The result showed that online selling help then to become financially independent .

5. The result showed that online selling help then to support their studies, family,and personal

needs.
Conclusion

This study delves into the lived experiences of grade 12 students engaged in online

selling, highlighting the profound impact of financial situations on their academic journeys.

The challenges, motivations, and perspectives revealed through participant responses

underscore the intricate balance students navigate between online entrepreneurship and

academic responsibilities. Key takeaways include the prominent role of family as an

inspiration, the contribution of online selling to financial independence, and the necessity for

effective time management. The study sheds light on the multifaceted nature of student online

sellers' experiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding these dynamics in the

context of academic pursuits. As a result, the recommendations propose potential benefits

and implications for students in similar situations, while acknowledging the limitations of the

study. This research contributes valuable insights into the intricate relationship between

students, online selling, and their broader academic and personal lives.
Recommendations

This study revealed the lived experience of student online sellers .base on the limitations of

the study ,the researcher did not meet the right participants to answer the research interview

guide .This the following recommendations are here by present .

1.this research will be able to help the students that are engaging in online selling.

2. After all the preceding analysis , interpretation and discussion of the data, the results of the

study will answer their questions .

3.If future researchers conduct a similar study, the following actions should be taken.