Status of Personality Development of Senior High School Students

Abstract

Personality development refers to the process by which the organized thought and behavior patterns that make up a person's unique personality emerge over time. This ensures that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development. This study investigates the status of personality development, and the extent of effect of different factors on it.

The quantitative descriptive design surveyed 138 Senior High School students. Weighted mean and standard deviation was used to analyze the status of personality development. The said descriptive statistical tools and regression analysis was used to analyze the extent of effect of the different factors to personality development. Analysis of Variance and t-test was used in comparing the status of personality development of the respondents when grouped according to their profile.

The findings show that the students have high development across all areas of personality development, and that the factors that affect their personality development are perceived to be high. Despite students displaying a strong capacity for self-reflection and personal growth, as evidenced by their highest ratings in these areas, there is a notable disconnection where they fail to recognize the significance of the school's dedicated programs for their overall personality development. Life experiences, personal values, and social-interpersonal influences significantly affect the formation of an individual's personality, while the effect of cultural and environmental factors is negligible. Significant differences were also found in grade point average and family size.

The findings indicate that students exhibit high levels of personality development, yet they perceive external factors as highly influential, revealing a disconnect in recognizing the impact of dedicated school programs; meanwhile, life experiences, personal values, and social influences notably shape personality, with grade point average and family size also showing significant differences. The researchers proposed a Personal Development Planner as an effective intervention to enhance the status of personality development of the students.