The Relationship between Financial Difficulties and Academic Performance of Selected Students of Ettmnhs-Ishs S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Previous studies revealed that the correlation between financial responsibility and overall academic motivation was not statistically significant. However, results do not point out the relationship of student's financial responsibility for college and level of motivation and success. Hence, this study aims to find out the relationship of financial difficulties and academic performance of selected students of ETTMNHS -ISHS.

METHODS

The design used in this study was simple random sampling. The researchers administered a survey questionnaire form to their selected 30 Senior High School students in Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School.

RESULTS

Many respondents who participated in the data gathering are affected by financial difficulties as they marked Agree with 1) Financial difficulties make it hard to comply with academic requirements; 2) Financial difficulty disturbs/bothers me when reviewing quizzes/exams in school; 3) Financial difficulty makes it hard for me to persevere study and strive studying; 4) I feel financially uncomfortable when going to school and; 5) Financial difficulty affects my cognitive ability. For the last question, "Financial negatively affects student academic performance.”

DISCUSSIONS

The results of Pearson R identified that there is no significant correlation between financial difficulty or stress and academic performance. This implies that financial difficulties are not a reason for a student to have a poor academic performance and can be attributed to other factors.