Factors that Affect the Study Habits of the Selected Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines: An Assessment

Abstract

Effective study skills are associated with positive outcomes across multiple academic content areas and diverse learners. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that affect the study habits of the selected Grade 12 HUMSS students at Bestlink College of the Philippines for the school year 2018-2019. The researchers gave a deeper perspective on how specific factors such as time management, planning priorities, and concentration are related to the study habits of the student-respondents. The sample size was the fifty (50) top ten selected Grade 12 HUMSS students from the five (5) MWF HUMSS sections. The data was gathered through a researcher–made questionnaire qualitatively describing how the three factors affect the student-respondents study habits. Findings of the study revealed that all the fifty top ten student-respondents in the five MWF HUMSS sections strongly agree that their study habits are greatly affected by their time management, planning priorities, and concentration. This was shown by the following average composite weighted mean of 4.31 in terms of exercising the conscious control of time spent on specific activities, especially in increasing effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity; 4.27 in terms of planning and its execution to achieve goals; and 4.21 in terms of maintaining focus on the task at hand with a higher level of attention. Educators know that the key to better learning and better academic performance in schools are good teachers, good lecturers, a good study environment, parents' cooperation, high-quality books, and, most importantly, study habit. Study habits are learning tendencies that enable students to work privately. It contributes significantly to the development of knowledge and perceptual capacities of students. It tells how a person will learn and how far he/she can go. Properly planned study habits coupled with an appropriate time allotment and focus are fundamental to academic competence.