Peer Influence Affecting the Academic Performance of Grade 12 HUMSS Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines
Vol.3, No.1D
Abstract
Peers play a massive part in the development of each of us. Influenced by our peers is undeniable since it is shown in every aspect we do. Many studies and articles have already demonstrated that it has several effects on an individual. Results vary. For the individual affected by peer pressure, this can have either a positive or negative effect. However, it has been revealed that it damages people's lives, health, future, and more. Particularly for teenagers seeking social and emotional support as they gain independence from their parents. As a result, the purpose of this study is to determine how peers influence students' academic performance in Grade 12 HUMSS at Bestlink College of the Philippines, as well as their perception of other challenges faced as affected by peers. The researcher chose a qualitative survey research design because it best served to answer the questions and the purposes of the study. The population of this study are the Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences students of Bestlink College of the Philippines MV Campus during the school year 2021-2022.
The researchers used convenience sampling to choose the respondents and used the questionnaire to gather data from the respondents. The results obtained from the tabulation were statistically treated using frequency and percentage to interpret items in the questionnaires. The results revealed that students moderately agree that they encounter problems with peers regarding their Academic Performance, Self-esteem, Social Development and personality development. In addition, they slightly agree that they encounter problems regarding their Absenteeism and Decision-making. On the other hand, respondents agree that peers influence good academic performance in terms of Academic Performance, Self-esteem, Personality development, Absenteeism, and decision-making and moderately agree with their Social Development. The respondents agree with all the possible recommendations proposed in SOP 4.
Peers can positively influence the academic performances of Grade 12 HUMSS students of Bestlink College of the Philippines. Peers can affect the excellent academic performances of students concerning their Self-esteem, Social Development, Personality Development, Mental Health Issues, Student Absenteeism, and Decision-Making. In Peer relationships, respondents encountered problems as they were influenced by their Self-esteem, Social Development, Personality Development, Mental Health Issues, Students Absenteeism, and Decision-Making. From the conclusions made, researchers proposed recommendations that can help improve positive interactions and relationships among students and enhance their academic performances. Researchers recommend that students give more focus and time to their academics and neglect negative influences that they may encounter from their peers or friends. Having positive thinking and a good circle of friends is also good. Students should decide independently and select friends that will help them achieve their dreams and support them in their studies, not the type of friends they know will lend them a bad way. Additionally, they should seek advice and guidance from their parents and teachers if they have problems they can’t handle alone.
