GandaKaTeh?: The Effects of Wearing Make up on the Confidence Level of the Students at Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School -Integrated Senior High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Among students in Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School -Integrated Senior High School (ETTMNHS-ISHS), it has been an observation that most of the senior high students often use makeup whenever they go to school, hang out with their friends, or socialize with their peers. In line with this, the researchers have decided to conduct a study to know if wearing makeup has an effect on the confidence level of the students.

METHODS

Quantitative type of research was utilized in the study. The researchers used Descriptive-Ex Post Facto as their research design. They conducted a focused group with 75 Grade 12 students as their respondents at Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School-Integrated Senior High School. A survey questionnaire was distributed and the data gathered were then quantitatively analyzed.

RESULTS

Based on the survey result, many students who participated in the study strongly agreed that wearing makeup has an impact on their confidence level. Most of them said that there is a positive change on their confidence level whenever they are wearing makeup and a negative impact when they don't apply any make up.

DISCUSSIONS

As seen on the result, most students rely heavily on the make-up products to increase their self-confidence level. This primarily might be the result of extensive exposure to social media and advertisements of numerous beautifying products. This study recommends that schools and other educational stakeholders provide awareness and seminars on the development of self-confidence including self-esteem among secondary students.