AUTHORS: Hector F. Baloria, Angelica O. Bacor, Leah G. Bacquial, Francis A. Balmis, Jessa R. Bandojo, Leonalyn C. Besas, Aimee C. Billones
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-000290541323 Email
Address: hectorbaloria74@gmail.com
Philippine Electronics and Communication Institute of Technology Butuan City,
8600 Philippines
Corresponding Author: Josephine U. Acha,PhD
josephineacha.ja@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2866-3725
Keywords- Education (discipline of the study), Challenges encountered by working
students, (concept/s being studied) Quantitative Research Methodology, Statistical
Techniques, including T Statistic and Standard Deviation (method/process),
Philippines
ABSTRACT
This study endeavors to investigate the challenges encountered by working students
and their subsequent influence on academic performance. In the face of escalating
educational costs and a growing aspiration for financial autonomy, many students
find themselves compelled to navigate the dual demands of work and academics.
Employing a quantitative research methodology, this study delves into the difference
between the challenges faced by working students and their academic performance,
spanning from the first year to the fourth year at the Philippine Electronics and
Communication Institute of Technology. The researchers utilized Challenges of the
Respondents’ Scale to gauge these variables, employing statistical techniques,
including T Statistic and standard deviation. The study’s findings reveal that a
majority of the respondents are female, with a smaller representation of males.
Furthermore, it is observed that most working students successfully manage their
work commitments alongside their academic responsibilities, suggesting that
working while studying may not be a substantial impediment to fulfilling their
educational tasks. However, these challenges may have implications for their future
careers, given their early exposure to the workforce. In light of these findings, the
study concludes with recommendations to address the challenges identified, offering
potential strategies to enhance the academic and professional trajectories of
working students.
