CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, DATA ANALYSIS, AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This significant chapter continues the study of Pantalan Senior High

School's school uniform policy while paying close attention to the priceless

insights gained from the viewpoints of the students. Uncovering the complex

effects of the school uniform regulation is the main goal. The goal of this

investigation is to not only find patterns that already exist but also to shed light

on the opportunities and problems that are inherent in the current dress

codes. By means of a combination of well-executed surveys and perceptive

interviews, we attempt to ascertain preferences, experiences, and perceptions

in order to provide valuable recommendations for optimizing educational

environments.

The researchers begin by doing a thorough analysis of the actual

environment in the Pantalan Senior High School vicinity. The goal of this

descriptive analysis is to summarize the main points of the policies pertaining

to perspectives and opinions. In addition to providing an optical summary, this

preliminary investigation provides essential background information for

interpreting the ensuing survey findings and interview insights. It establishes

the framework for a more in-depth analysis of the complex interactions

between students' perspectives on uniform guidelines and the outcomes that

are seen.
 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 1:

PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS IN REGARD TO SCHOOL UNIFORM

POLICIES

TABLE 4.1

Statement 1: School uniform policies are strictly implemented in our school.

In statement 1, the weighted mean of responses from participants

resulted to 3.11 which is interpreted as agree. Based from the results, the

implementation of school uniform policies in Pantalan Senior High School are

strictly present administered by the institution.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 81 36% 1.44

A 3 96 43% 1.29

D 2 38 17% 0.34

SD 1 9 4% 0.04

TOTAL 224 100% 3.11

TABLE 4.2

Statement 2: Wearing of school uniform promotes equality among students

regardless of their demographics.

In the results from responses in Statement 2, the weighted mean of

3.09 is computed and interpreted as agree. Therefore, students agreed that

wearing of school uniforms showed equality or fairness regardless of the

participants’ demographics.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 65 29% 1.16

A 3 116 52% 1.56

D 2 41 18% 0.36

SD 1 2 1% 0.01

TOTAL 224 100% 3.09

TABLE 4.3

Statement 3: School uniform boosts one’s confidence as a student.

Statement 3 resulted to 3.1 weighted mean that is interpreted to agree

that school uniform boosts one’s confidence as a student, considering the

participants’ own reasons on how to gain confidence through school uniforms.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 60 27% 1.08

A 3 127 57% 1.71

D 2 34 15% 0.3
 SD 1 3 1% 0.01

TOTAL 224 100% 3.1

TABLE 4.4

Statement 4: School uniform serve as identity of students in regards to the

school they belong to.

Students agree that school uniform serve as the identity of the students

to the school they belong to. This proved by the calculated weighted mean

3.45 that is interpreted as agree to the statement.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 109 49% 1.96

A 3 102 46% 1.38

D 2 11 5% 0.1

SD 1 2 1% 0.01

TOTAL 224 100% 3.45

TABLE 4.5

Statement 5: Implementation of school uniform guidelines should be present

to all schools.
 As 3.24 resulted from the statement 5, this indicated that students

agree to the implementation of school uniform guidelines should be present to

all schools, not only in Pantalan Senior High School.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 98 44% 1.76

A 3 94 42% 1.26

D 2 19 8% 0.16

SD 1 13 6% 0.06

TOTAL 224 100% 3.24

In conclusion, a variety of opinions and perspectives emerge from

Pantalan Senior High School's rigorous implementation of the school uniform

policy. Additionally, HUMSS students at the university probably think that the

policies put in place encourage equality among students despite differences in

status and way of life.

However, the respondents also came to the conclusion that the policy

had an impact on the mental and emotional well-being of the pupils, and that

wearing a school uniform can increase people's confidence despite

differences in appearance. Finally, the students recommended that regardless

of how big or little the schools are, the introduction of school uniforms should

be given to all institutions. This implies that the benefits and efficacy of school
uniform regulations on school grounds have been proven by the Grade 12

HUMSS students of Pantalan Senior High School.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 2:

CAUSES OF VARIATIONS IN STUDENTS’ CHOICE ON CLOTHING

TABLE 4.6

Statement 6: Financial stability affects student’s capability to wear school

uniform.

In statement 6, the weighted mean of responses from participants

resulted to 3.24 which is interpreted as agree. Based from the results, the

financial stability affects student’s capability to wear school uniform inside

school premises.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 98 44% 1.76

A 3 94 42% 1.26

D 2 19 8% 0.16

SD 1 13 6% 0.06

TOTAL 224 100% 3.24

 TABLE 4.7

Statement 7: Students find school uniform as a comfortable clothing to wear

inside the campus.

In the results from responses in Statement 7, the weighted mean of

3.05 is computed and interpreted as agree. Therefore, students agreed that

wearing school uniform inside the campus serve as comfortable clothing for

the respondents itself.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 62 27% 1.12

A 3 112 50% 1.50

D 2 44 20% 0.4

SD 1 6 3% 0.03

TOTAL 224 100% 3.05

TABLE 4.8

Statement 8: School uniform prevents the students on expressing their own

style in clothing.

Statement 8 resulted to 2.94 weighted mean that is interpreted to agree

that school uniform prevents the students on expressing their own style in

clothing inside the campus.

 WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 59 26% 1.04

A 3 99 44% 1.32

D 2 62 28% 0.56

SD 1 4 2% 0.02

TOTAL 224 100% 2.94

TABLE 4.9

Statement 9: School uniform presents formality, neatness, and elegance of

student’s overall appearance.

Students agree that school uniform presents formality, neatness, and

elegance of their overall appearance. This proved by the calculated weighted

mean of 3.31 that is interpreted as agree to the statement.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 87 39% 1.56

A 3 121 54% 1.62

D 2 14 6% 0.12

SD 1 2 1% 0.01
 TOTAL 224 100% 3.31

TABLE 4.10

Statement 10: Personal preferences such as religion and ethnicity affect

student’s variation among clothings.

As 3.1 resulted from the statement 10, this indicated that students

agree that personal preferences such as religion and ethnicity affect student’s

variation among clothes.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 73 33% 1.32

A 3 105 47% 1.41

D 2 35 16% 0.32

SD 1 11 5% 0.04

TOTAL 224 100% 3.1

In summary, given that the respondents represent diverse groups of

people, it is likely that their opinions and points of view differ when it comes to

the reasons the reason pupils choose to wear different school uniforms.
 One of the main factors influencing respondents' varying levels of

financial stability is that there may not be enough money set aside for school

uniforms because of their varied life situations. Furthermore, school uniforms

improve pupils' overall look but inadvertently limit their ability to express

themselves through their wardrobe choices. However, the pupils' decisions

about donning the school uniform were also influenced by their personal

values, such as their adherence to a religion that is sacred for every

individuals and ethnicity that distinguishes and describe the culture the

students belong to.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 3:

VIEWS OF THE STUDENTS ABOUT THE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

IN TERMS OF GENDER

TABLE 4.11

Statement 11: All school uniforms among several institutions should be

gender neutral.

In statement 11, the weighted mean of responses from participants

resulted to 3.1 which is interpreted as agree. Based from the results, the

students agree that all school uniforms among several institutions should be

gender neutral.
 WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 73 33% 1.32

A 3 125 47% 1.41

D 2 35 15% 0.32

SD 1 11 5% 0.05

TOTAL 224 100% 3.1

TABLE 4.12

Statement 12: Students must have the freedom to wear masculine or

feminine prescribed uniform regardless of their gender.

In the results from responses in Statement 12, the weighted mean of

3.21 is computed and interpreted as agree. Therefore, students agreed that

they must have the freedom to wear masculine or feminine prescribed uniform

regardless of their gender.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 82 37% 1.48

A 3 105 47% 1.41

D 2 36 16% 0.32
 SD 1 1 0% 0

TOTAL 224 100% 3.21

TABLE 4.13

Statement 13: LGBTQ+’s freedom in wearing gendered type uniform may

lead to criticisms.

Statement 13 resulted to 3.13 weighted mean that is interpreted to

agree that LGBTQ+’s freedom in wearing gendered type uniform may lead to

criticisms in different forms, either physical, verbal, or emotional.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 76 34% 1.36

A 3 106 47% 1.41

D 2 38 17% 0.34

SD 1 4 2% 0.02

TOTAL 224 100% 3.13

TABLE 4.14

Statement 14: Liberation in wearing school uniform among LGBTQ+

promotes privilege that differ from typical students

 .Participants agree that liberation in wearing school uniform among

LGBTQ+ promotes privilege that differ from typical students. This proved by

the calculated weighted mean of 3.31 that is interpreted as agree to the

statement.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 64 39% 1.56

A 3 121 54% 1.62

D 2 38 6% 0.12

SD 1 1 1% 0.01

TOTAL 224 100% 3.31

TABLE 4.15

Statement 15: Freedom to wear what they want can boost the LGBTQ’s

morale at school.

As 3.24 resulted from the statement 15, this indicated that students

agree that the freedom of LGBTQ+’s freedom to wear what they want can

boost their own morale at school.

WEIGHT FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORE

SA 4 83 37% 1.48

A 3 114 51% 1.53

 D 2 25 11% 0.22

SD 1 2 1% 0.01

TOTAL 224 100% 3.24

In summary, the respondents had already taken into account the

inclusion of LGBTQ+ students in Pantalan Senior High School's school

uniform policy. Students recommend gender-neutral uniforms as mandatory

clothing for several institutions based on the results of the survey. This will

allow the LGBTQ+ population to express themselves freely without regard to

gender norms. Furthermore, the clothing liberation of students from other

upscale communities can also serve to lift their morales, which may result in

other beneficial effects that will benefit members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Conclusion

Students in Grade 12 HUMSS have expressed a variety of opinions

regarding the school uniform policy that was instituted at Pantalan Senior

High School. They think that the policy encourages equality among all pupils,

irrespective of their background or way of life. Students' mental and emotional

health is also impacted by the policy, which gives them confidence and a

boost in morale. The pupils propose that the introduction of school uniforms

be made generally evident, highlighting the advantages and efficacy of these

regulations.
 Respondents use school uniforms for a variety of reasons, including

the necessity for uniforms to reflect their unique status of life, personal

convictions, and financial stability. Budgetary restrictions may make it

impossible to purchase uniforms, and students' decisions may also be

influenced by personal convictions like religion and ethnicity.

The school uniform policy takes the LGBTQ+ population into account

when it comes to inclusion. Gender-neutral uniforms are suggested by

students as mandatory clothing for a number of institutions, enabling the

LGBTQ+ population to express themselves freely regardless of their gender

identity. The removal of restrictions on what other communities' students may

wear can improve spirits and help the LGBTQ+ community as a whole.

Pantalan Senior High School's school uniform policy is generally regarded as

advantageous and successful.