The Perception of High School Students of St. Mary’s QC towards Food Parks in Quezon City

Abstract

As of late 2015, food parks have been a common sight all over Metro Manila. There are many kinds of cuisines and unique eating concepts to choose from under one roof at food parks. Also, it reached a point that there are food parks in every corner of the metro. However, according to ABS-CBN News, lately, food parks are showing signs that it is dying out (ABS-CBN News (2018, July 11). The quantitative non-experimental research design was used. Researchers wanted to find out the opinions and perspectives of Junior and Senior High School students about the present situation of food parks. The study was conducted in St. Mary’s College of Quezon City (SMCQC) because it is easier to find respondents. Most of the teenagers are always out with their friends and family. Most of the students of SMCQC have enough knowledge about food parks that are currently open and recently closed in the area. Researchers used stratified random sampling so that the respondents were chosen in equal number from all levels. Researchers used a self-accomplished survey questionnaire that allowed the respondents to express their own opinions. On average, 2.72 of the population of the students disagree that food parks are closing. While 3.10 agree that food parks are still a hit among consumers. 2.99 disagree that the number of consumers is less than it was before. 2.93 said they disagree that there are food parks that are still opening soon. 3.34agree that the wide variety of food available in food parks encourages them to visit again. Food parks do not offer sufficient parking spaces, 3.23 agreed in the statement. Food parks are attractive because of their “Instagram worthy” food and interior, 3.38 agreed. Lastly, 3.12 agreed that food in food parks are more expensive than fast-food chains. Researchers conclude that 158/194 students based on the taste and the venue of their visit at food parks resulting in their answer as it is attractive because of Instagram worthy food and interior. It is said that there is a wide variety of food in food parks, but sometimes there is insufficient parking space. This concludes that the high school students are into the hype of food parks taking pictures and trying the different food variety.