COMMON PROBLEMS OF WORKING STUDENTS AT
CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS

A RESEARCH REPORT/ BABY THESIS

Submitted to:

DR. ANNIE V. REYES
Research Professor
Capiz State University
Main Campus, Roxas City

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements
In Research 41
(BSC)

By:

GEMMA B. SABIO
JESSA C. JANEO
GEM CLAUDINE A. BAGA
MONA MAY R. CALAMINOS

2012-2013

Republic of the Philippines
Capiz State University Main Campus
Roxas City, Capiz

APPROVAL SHEET

Thesis Title: “Common Problems of Working Students at Capiz State University Main Campus”

Researcher: GEMMA B. SABIO
JESSA C. JANEO
GEM CLAUDINE A. BAGA
MONA MAY R. CALAMINOS

Course: Bachelor of Science in Commerce

Institution: Capiz State University Main Campus Roxas City, Capiz

Advisory Committee:

DR. ANNIE V. REYES _______________
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Recommending Approval:

_________________ Chairman, Research Date

Approved:

_________________ Campus Administrator Date Republic of the Philippines
Capiz State University Main Campus
Roxas City, Capiz

ACCEPTANCE SHEET

In partial fulfilment of the requirement in Research 41 for the degree Bachelor of Science in Commerce, this action research entitled “Common Problems of Working Students at Capiz State University Main Campus” prepared and submitted by GEMMA B. SABIO, JESSA C. JANEO, GEM CLAUDINE A. BAGA and MONA MAY R. CALAMINOS, has been evaluated and recommended for oral examination.

DR. ANNIE V. REYES
Adviser

Approved by the panel of examiners on oral examination with a grade of _____ on

DR. ANNIE V. REYES
Adviser

Member

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Accepted as partial fulfilment of the requirement in Research 41 for the degree Bachelor of Science in Commerce.

Campus Administrator

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers wishes to extend their most heartfelt thanks, sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to the following persons who are in one way or another have unselfishly shared their knowledge, wisdom, encouragement and expertise in the successful completion of this study: Dr. Annie V. Reyes, Ph.D., Academic Affairs, and thesis adviser for her precious time and unselfishly sharing her ideas and expertise which have become a big factor for the improvement of the study; Dr. Lucy Beluso, Campus Administrator of Capiz State University Dayao Campus, for allowing the researchers to conduct the pre-testing study in the said school as well as for accommodating her during the data collection; The working students of Capiz State University Main Campus who served as respondents of the study also to their adviser or staff for cooperating during the data collection; The researchers’ parents or guardians for their financial assistance and for the love, support and encouragement they showed to the researchers which made them exuberant to strive more; All their friends and colleagues for the help they have extended to the researchers which helped them a lot for the realization of this study; Above all, to the Lord Almighty God, for giving the researchers a full confidence, strength, courage, wisdom, and enthusiasm to finish this study under his guidance, unconditional love, protection and intervention.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARIES PAGE TITLE PAGE APPROVAL SHEET ACCEPTANCE SHEET ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF APPENDICES
ABSTRACT

CHAPTER I – THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Introduction Background of the Study Statement of the Problem Hypotheses
Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework Significance of the Study Scope and Limitation Definition of Terms

CHAPTER II – REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Networking Theories
Related Studies

CHAPTER III – REVIEW OF RELATED METHODOLOGY The Research Design Locale of the Study The Respondents of the Study Distribution of Respondents Schools Sample Size and Sample Techniques Research Instruments/Techniques Questionnaire Interview Validity of the Instrument Reliability of the Questionnaire Data Gathering Procedure Data analysis Statistical analysis

CHAPTER IV – DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

The Demographic profile of the Working Students when they grouped according to age, gender, year and section, course and no. of units

Common Problems of Working Students at Capiz State University, Main Campus

Relationship between working students age and the common problems they encountered.

Relationship between working students gender and the common problems they encountered.

Relationship between working students course and the common problems they encountered.

Difference of the perceived common problems of the working students when grouped according to department.

Difference of the perceived common problems of the working students when grouped according to year level.

Difference of the perceived common problems of the working students when grouped according to academic loads.

CHAPTER V – SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

SUMMARY
CONCLUSIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS

LIST OF TABLES

TABLES TITLE PAGE

The Demographic profile of the Working Students when they grouped according to age, gender, year and section, course and no. of units

Common Problems of Working Students at Capiz State University, Main Campus

Relationship between working students age and the common problems they encountered.

Relationship between working students gender and the common problems they encountered.

Relationship between working students course and the common problems they encountered.

Difference of the perceived common problems of the working students when grouped according to department.

Difference of the perceived common problems of the working students when grouped according to year level.

Difference of the perceived common problems of the working students when grouped according to academic loads.

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURES TITLE PAGE

LIST OF APPENDICES

TITLE

ABSTRACT

GEMMA B. SABIO, JESSA C. JANEO, GEM CLAUDINE A. BAGA and MONA MAY R. CALAMINOS of Capiz State University, Main Campus, Roxas City, 2013-2014 “Common Problems of Working Students at Capiz State University Main Campus.

Adviser: Dr. Annie V. Reyes

This study was conducted at Capiz State University, Main Campus during the first semester of academic year 2013 – 2014. The study aimed to determine the common problems of the working students at Capiz State University as evaluated by working students of different year levels at different departments to serve as guide in managing problems encountered by the students. Specifically this study sought to answer the following questions: (1) What are the common problems of working students at Capiz State University? (2) Is there a significant relationship between the working students age, gender and course and their common problems encountered? (3) Is there a significant difference in their perceived common problems of working student when they are grouped according to department year level and academic loads? The respondents of the study was the (28) working students coming from the different year level and courses in different departments. The descriptive type of research was used in this study. The research instrument to be used was a survey questionnaire to gather the needed data. The statistical tool to be used to analyze the gathered data was the

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study was generally conducted to determine the common problem of the working students at Capiz State University, Main Campus. Specifically this study was conducted to answer the following questions: 1. What are the common problems of the working students at Capiz State University, Main Campus? 2. Is there a significant relationship between the working students age, gender and course and their common problems encountered? 3. Is there a significant difference in their perceived common problems of the working students when they are grouped according to departments, year level, and academic loads?

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The general objectives of this study were to find out the common problems of working students at Capiz State University, Main Campus. The specific objectives were the following: 1. To find out the common problems of the working students at Capiz State University, Main Campus? 2. To determine whether or not there is a significant relationship between the working age, gender, course and their common problems encountered? 3. To test whether or not there is a significant difference in their perceived common problems of the working students when they are grouped according to their department, year level and their academic loads.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This particular study is important in the light of the following reasons. This study would serve as a guide for those working students in different department of Capiz State University in improving their performance both in their studies and their duties and responsibilities as working students if it is found out that working students had bad performance. It will serve also on how to manage their time to work and to catch up their studies well. Furthermore, results of the investigation would also be a guide for the professors in determining whether a student is a working student or not. If they find out that their students is a working student they may be able to help them by giving an advice and teaching them well. Finally, results of the study would be a guide to the parents to help nurture their children to become motivated in their chosen fields and help them also with their problems and difficulties in managing their time.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

This study was conducted at Capiz State University, Main Campus. The study was only limited to the perception of the respondents on the common problems of working students during the SY. 2013-2014, only the working students in different departments of Capiz State University, Main Campus were the subject of the study. Data were based on the respondent’s responses to a questionnaire. Conclusions derived from the study were arrived at in relation with the descriptive nature of the investigation, the nature of the data, gathering instrument, the sample used in study and also the statistical tool used in the analysis of data. Therefore, generalizations are applicable for the respondents covered in the study only.