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PHENOMENOLOGICAL INQUIRY: LIVED
EXPERIENCES OF HIGH HONOR
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"Imagine a world where students who excel in school face big
challenges. Today, we'll talk about those challenges. We'll
learn about high honor students who work hard and do well
in school. Let's find out what they go through and how they
manage to succeed. It's a journey of discovery about real
students dealing with high expectations in school."
- SOMEONE FAMOUSE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE
01 STUDY
- High school seniors in the Philippines
face increasing academic standards and
pressure.
- This study focuses on high honor
students who excel despite these
challenges.
- We use the expectancy-value theory to
understand how their expectations and
values are shaped by their social context
and previous achievements.
OBJECTIVES

- Explore the experiences of high honor senior

high students at Sta. Mesa National High
School.
- Understand the factors influencing their
academic success and well-being.
- Provide insights for managing academic
pressures and promoting student well-being.
PROBLEM
STATEMENT/
RESEARCH QUESTION
PROBLEM STATEMENT/ RESEARCH
QUESTION
• This research explores how high-achieving
senior high school students at Sta. Mesa
National High School in Dagami, Leyte,
handle the pressure of high academic
expectations. It focuses on understanding
their challenges, strategies for success, and
the impact of emotions on their school
experiences.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY
● Department of Education (DepEd): Helps DepEd
make better policies for students.
● Sta. Mesa National High School: Guides the school
in teaching and supporting students better.
● Teachers and School Leaders: Helps teachers and
leaders improve teaching methods and create a
positive learning environment.
● Parents and Families: Gives parents a better
understanding of their child's school life to support
them better.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY
● High-Honor Senior High Students: Gives high-
achieving students insights to handle academic
pressure and improve their learning experience.
● Future Researchers and Academics: Provides a
foundation for future research and learning about
student experiences.
● Philippine National Police (PNP): Helps
indirectly with community well-being by
understanding student experiences.
Uitermark,
James
REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE
“Academic Stress and Honors Students: A
Phenomenological Study of Christian High School
Students’ and Experiences”
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
High school students in advanced/honors courses at a
private Christian school face significant academic
stress, impacting their overall well-being. This stress
is driven by a culture of competition and pressure to
excel academically for college admission. The study
emphasizes the need for schools to prioritize
students' holistic development and reduce academic
stressors to create a supportive environment for all
students to thrive.
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
1. Qualitative Design:
- Why Used: To understand high honor senior high
students' experiences amid academic expectations.
- Description: Focuses on detailed views using words,
exploring subjective meanings in a natural setting.

2. Phenomenological Study:
- Why Used: To deeply understand students' experiences
and perceptions.
- Description: Describes the meaning and how
experiences are lived, exploring personal dimensions.
METHODOLOGY
3. Cross-Sectional Study:
- Why Used: To capture a specific moment of the
phenomenon.
- Description: Gathers data at one time to understand
immediate reactions and conditions.

4. Participants:
- Criteria: High honor senior high students at Sta. Mesa
National High School.
- Selection: Based on outstanding academic
performance, enrollment, and voluntary participation.
METHODOLOGY

5. Sampling Technique:
- Method: Purposive sampling.
- Reason: Targets high-honor senior high students for a
focused understanding.

6. Analysis Techniques:
- Method: Thematic analysis.
- Purpose: Identifies patterns and themes in students'
experiences, interprets data.
METHODOLOGY

7. Data Gathering Procedures:

- Steps: Recruitment, informed consent,
administering instruments, interviews,
confidentiality, flexibility.
- Purpose: Captures students' lived experiences,
ensures ethical conduct, and adapts to diverse
perspectives.