Perspective of Part-Time Working Grade 12 HUMSS Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines: Its Effects on their Online Classes

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

Working students are those students who work while studying. While some enjoy the convenience of gadgets and stable internet connections, some students aren't as lucky. Some need to work on the side to survive online classes. This study aims to determine the perspective of part-time working students and its effects on their online classes of Grade 12 HUMSS Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines. This study will help fully understand the experience and perspective of working students while studying. 

The researchers used a qualitative method and a descriptive research design to describe the characteristics of the population being studied. A survey questionnaire was used to gather the information needed to discuss the topic. A purposive quota sampling technique has been conducted in choosing respondents. The study found that being a working student is most likely stressful, balancing your social life, time for family, online classes, and work. Financial problems become why some students are forced to take part-time jobs. This serves as an internal motivation for students to work more even though they are also studying because they earn money. Students believed that absenteeism and lack of concentration on lessons due to a distracting environment affected their academic performance due to part-time employment. Students had no time to complete their classroom assignments, easily perform classroom activities, and participate in co-curricular activities. This awareness may help the parents and teachers to help students encountering problems and challenges that may affect their academic performance. Being a working student is hard, and it comes with great responsibility. This gives them a sense of being responsible for their actions and choices. Commitment, discipline, and time management are essential when working while studying.