SCHOOL OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER, INC.

(Formerly Lyceum of Echague)

Cabugao, Echague, Isabela
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

INFORMED CONSENT

Title of the Study:

“EDI IKAW NA! BIDA -- BIDA.” SMART SHAMING: EFFECTS ON ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF SELECTIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL HONOUR STUDENTS IN
THE SCHOOL OF SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER INC.

Researchers:
Andres, Dharzielynn A.
Austria, Franzen T.
Baquiran, Raven Nazzer
Catalon, John Vic
Lago, Jetrick Jay T.
Lazo, Jannel Keith P.
Mamuri, John Jasper B.
Panganiban, Precious Angel S.
Suba, Jamilla S.
Tamani, John Michael C.
Vergara, Jayson A.

Introduction:
The aforementioned researcher is extending an invitation to you to take part in a
research project. Kindly take a moment to go over this form and ask any questions you may
have before agreeing to take part in the study.

Purpose:
This study aims to determine whether smart shaming affects the academic performance
of the School of St. Joseph the Worker Inc.'s senior high school honour students.

Procedures:
If you choose to take part in this research, you will be required to answer questions
regarding your past experiences with smart shaming on a questionnaire. Your grade level,
strand, experiences with smart shaming, coping mechanisms, and academic achievement will
all be covered in the questionnaire. Additionally, you'll be asked to rate how much you agree or
disagree with statements about your level of self-esteem.

Risk and Benefits:

There are no identified risks related to taking part in this research. You are free to
decline to respond to any question, though, if it makes you uncomfortable. Among the
advantages of this research is that it advances our knowledge of how smart-shaming affects
honour students' academic performance.

Confidentiality and Anonymity:

All data gathered for this research will be kept confidentially. The information gathered
will only be accessible to the researcher and used for study purposes. Although the study's
findings might be published, your identity as a participant will remain anonymous and the data
will only be shared in aggregated form.
 CONSENT FORM

By signing below, you indicate that you have read this form, understand the
nature of the study, and freely consent to participate in this research study.

Signature: __________________________
Print Name: __________________________
Date: _________________________

QUESTIONNAIRE PROPER

Please fill in the information honestly and without reservation. All information
gathered from this questionnaire will be treated with utmost confidentiality and secrecy.

Profile of the Respondents

NAME (OPTIONAL): ________________________
AGE: ____________
SEX: ____________
YEAR LEVEL:
o GRADE 11 GRADE 12

STRAND:
o STEM HUMSS ABM

I. Student’s experience regarding smart-shaming.

Kindly indicate the response you agree with, disagree with, strongly disagree with, or
strongly disagree with for each item.

Statements Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

Disagree (2) (3) (4)
(1)

1. I have experienced being called

pabibo/show off during class
meetings/lectures.

2. I have experienced being told “wow

english, nosebleed ako dun ah!”
and “perfect ka?” when I share
something in English or correct
someone.

3. I have experienced being called

“bida-bida” when I volunteer in
group discussions or class.

4. I have experienced being told ‘edi

ikaw na!” or “talino ka?” when I
initiate or volunteer on doing things.
5. I have experienced receiving “edi
wow!” as a response to a certain
knowledge that I shared.

6. I have experienced being told “ikaw

na magaling” in a sarcastic tone
when I share my thoughts/ideas.

7. I have experienced receiving “ang

dami mong alam” as a response to
the ideas that I shared.

8. I have experienced receiving “ay

papansin” as a response when I
volunteer to do some parts that I
am good at.

9. I have experienced receiving “edi

ikaw na sana nag turo!” as a
response when I correct someone.

II. Student’s Feelings towards Smart-shaming.

Statements Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly

Disagree (2) (3) Agree
(1) (4)

1. I feel scared or conscious when I

volunteer in class.

2. I tend to not share my ideas or

volunteer in class or group
discussions.

3. I tend to use their smart - shaming

as an inspiration to study/work
harder.

4. I tend to feel insulted sometimes.

5. I tend to overthink whether I should

share my ideas or correct other
people’s wrong information.

III. Student’s Perception towards Smart-shaming.

What do you think of Smart-shaming?

Statements Strongly Disagree Strongly

Agree (3)
Disagree (1) (2) Agree (4)
1. I think there is a social stigma
associated with being perceived
as too focused on academics.

2. I have witnessed instances

where students were ridiculed or
shamed for being interested in
learning.

3. I believe that there is a need for

awareness and education to
address smart-shaming in our
school community.

4. I feel pressed to downplay my

academic achievements to fit in
with my peers.

5. I believe that fostering a culture

of respect for intellectual pursuits
would positively impact our
school environment

IV. Students’ level of Self-esteem.

Kindly indicate the response you agree with, disagree with, strongly disagree with, or
strongly disagree with for each item.
Statements Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly
Disagree (2) (3) Agree
(1) (4)

1. At times I think I am no good at all.

2. I am able to do things as well as most

other people.

3. I feel, I do not have much to be proud of.

4. I certainly feel useless at times.

5. I wish I could have more respect for

myself.

6. All in all, I am inclined to think that I am

a failure.

Reference: Rosenberg, M. (2006). Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE)