The Effects of Working while Studying to Senior High School Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines Academic Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Working while studying is having part-time jobs while studying to have extra income. It has a big impact on the academic performance of students. This condition has a possible positive and negative effect. The researchers gathered information about this particular topic to help working students deal with this situation. This study focuses on the effects of working while studying in senior high school. This research used a descriptive design to determine the effects of working while studying. The survey questionnaire was administered to fifty (50) senior high school working students that were chosen through purposive sampling. The survey questionnaire was constructed to determine how family, time management, class activities, and academic achievements affect the working students. Based on Simon Willison's Pickle Jar Theory on Time Management, it represents our daily life; what keeps us busy and how to divide the time and task during the day. Most respondents agreed that working while studying had effects on their academic performance. The most common effect was poor participation in class activities. However, they could relate work skills to some school activities. Likewise, the students learn to balance time for work and study. Lastly, the most common factor that affects them was the family and how that serves as motivation to work and study hard. Also, academic achievement could be effective in getting high grades as payback for hard work. The results have enumerated some solutions to address the situation and avoid the negative effects of working while studying. Parents and teachers need to work hand in hand to motivate the students to stay focused in their work and their studies.