LEVEL OF SATISFACTION OF ARATILES SHAKE WITH FRAPPE ON TOP AS A REFRESHER AMONG HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS AT BESTLINK COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Abstract

This study assessed the satisfaction level of 50 Home Economics students toward an aratiles shake topped with frappe, served as a refresher. It specifically aimed to evaluate their satisfaction based on three factors: taste, texture, and appearance. This study utilized a descriptive quantitative research design to evaluate the level of satisfaction with aratiles shaken topped with frappe as a refresher among Home Economics students at Bestlink College of the Philippines. A cluster sampling technique was employed to select 50 respondents from the Home Economics student population. The research instrument consisted of three main sections: (1) demographic profile of the respondents, (2) level of satisfaction based on taste, texture, and appearance, and (3) recommendations and suggestions. Data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distributions, weighted mean, Likert scale interpretation, and ranking methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of student satisfaction with the aratiles shake. Most of the respondents were aged 17 to 18 years, accounting for 50% of the total participants, with an equal number of male and female students. Among the evaluated aspects, taste received the highest rating, with a verbal interpretation of "very much satisfied." Overall, the findings revealed that the respondents were highly satisfied with the aratiles shake topped with frappe. The results of the survey revealed a high level of satisfaction with the aratiles shake topped with frappe. Respondents were very much satisfied with the drink’s taste and satisfied with its texture and appearance. Common suggestions for improvement included adding more milk, increasing the sweetness, incorporating additional aratiles fruit, and adding whipped cream. The study concluded that taste was the most appealing attribute, followed by texture and appearance.