Effects of Engaging in a Relationship Status in the Academic Performance of Grade 12 ABM Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Many people engaged in a relationship status, giving love and expecting to receive love from others. But in this generation younger people engage in a relationship status, most especially students who were expected to reach academic success while pursuing studies. This study aims to assess the effects of engaging in a relationship status in the Academic Performance of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines to address is effects whether positive or negative and to guide students towards its academic success. The study used a qualitative-descriptive research design, wherein in it assessed the effects in the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM Students when they engage in a Relationship Status. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to the respondents using purposive sampling. The results of the study revealed that engaging in a relationship status has an effect in the academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students. There are four academic variables classified as affected by engaging in a relationship status such as; (1) Attendance –students engaged in a relationship status tend to be more motivated to go to school resulting to good record in their attendance (2) Projects -students engaged in a relationship status help one another in doing their projects and finished it ahead of time, submitting projects on time that resulted to good grades (3) Assignment-students engaged in a relationship status help one another in reminding them doing their assignments, as a result they are able to submit output and have scores for their assignments (4) Written Exams -students engaged in a relationship status help one another reviewing and preparing for the examinations resulting to high score and good grades. The results of the study demonstrate the needs of the parents to guide the students in dealing and engaging in a relationship while still studying. The study showed positive effects to academic performance of Grade 12 ABM students, but if they were not properly guided and monitored by the parents with the help of their teachers and school administrator, it will negatively affect their academic performance.