The Effects of Early Relationship in the Academic Performance among ABM Grade 11 Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

Focusing on the academic behavior of the students is very challenging. Different environmental factors may have bad or good effects for every student. Having early romantic relationships in school might lead to distractions of students on their studies, thus contributing to low grades. This study aims to determine the Effects of Early Relationship in Academic Performances among ABM Grade 11 Students of the Bestlink College of the Philippines. A qualitative method was used in this study by using descriptive research design in the gathering of data. It was focused on the assessment of ABM Grade 11 students who have a romantic relationship at this early age. The result of the study revealed that early romantic relationship among the respondents does not necessarily affect their academic behavior. There were four (4) variables stipulated in congruence to their academic performance such as (1) Attendance -student partners persuade them to attend their classes; (2) Classroom Activities -early romantic relationships help them by inspiring them to do or to finish all the tasks that their teacher has given them; (3) Socialization -having romantic relationships help them to gain more friends and to communicate with their fellow students in sharing their knowledge; (4) Public display of affection -students who have romantic relationships somehow distract some students in their interest in academic excellence. The result demonstrated the need for the teachers, school administrators, and parents to guide their children on engaging in early romantic relationships. The result may somehow affect their academic behavior and, in turn, may have low performance in school activities. This is why every student must have proper guidance from their family and friends in their social environment and have prior knowledge that could help them become successful in life.