Peer Pressure and the Virtual Academic Performance of Graduating Students at BCP

Vol.3, No.1C

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the relationship between peer pressure and the virtual academic performance of graduating Bestlink College of the Philippines (BCP) students. This study is limited to the graduating college students of Bestlink College of the Philippines, specifically the College of Arts, Science, and Engineering students who participate in this study. The researchers used convenience sampling and Descriptive correlational research to identify the relationships that occur naturally to the variables. A survey questionnaire was used to gather the study's data with a five-point Likert Scale as its measure. The survey questionnaires were disseminated to the respondents using online questionnaires delivered through Google Forms. The data gathered by the researchers concluded that the participants had encountered different factors and challenges concerning peer pressure, such as time, collaboration, communication and alike, that affect their students' academic performance. On the other hand, participants were more likely to present, convinced to attend, relatively do their activities, and actively engage and participate when persuasion and their peers' presence were around. Thus, peer pressure and virtual academic performance have a significant relationship in the virtual learning platform in graduating students in BCP.