Peer Influence on Study Habits of Grade 11 Students
Keywords:
peer influence, study habitsAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this study was to find out the influences of peers on study habits of the Grade 11 Senior High School students.
METHODS
The qualitative-exploratory design was used to find information about the different influences of peers on the study habits of students. It was used to explore the underlying reasons, opinions, and motivation and uncover trends in thought and opinions and dig deeper into the topic or problem. Thirty-four Grade 11 Senior High School students of Magsaysay National High School responded to a set of researcher-made open-ended questions through semi-structured interviews. Focus group discussion with ten members was also conducted to further validate answers. All gathered information were thematically analyzed.
RESULTS
The findings of the study showed that peers can influence study habits either in becoming responsible or irresponsible students. The influences of peers concerning study habits of students included the advantages of having peers as follows: inspiration in studying, helpers in doing projects, assignment and good influence to become a good student. In contrast, the disadvantages of being engaged with peer relations involved distractions in studying and other bad influences which included having fun during class hours. Collected pieces of advice in attaining good study habits drawn from the respondents included involvement to peer groups that can help them to become progressive students. Also, cautions and other considerations in choosing friends especially inside the classroom and campus are needed.
DISCUSSIONS
The results demonstrate the need for students to be aware of the positive and negative effects in engaging with peer groups. In honing desirable study habits, students must observe the attitudes or characters of whom he or she is socializing with. Possessing the power to handle his or her doings and thoughts about the things which could not be done inside the school premises is a top consideration.
