Demographic Variables as Translated to Parents’ Awareness and Acceptance of Guidance Counselor's Roles and Functions

Abstract

Demographic variables are set of information gathered on the basis of statistical studies pertaining to the characteristics of the various inhabitants of the locality. This study aimed to explore the level of awareness and acceptance of parents regarding the guidance counselor’s roles and functions of Tañon College. It investigates how demographic variables such as age, gender, and educational attainment influence parents' awareness and acceptance. The data were collected using a validated questionnaire and the analysis employed appropriate statistical tools such as descriptive statistics (mean, frequency count, and percentage), ANOVA, and Pearson Correlation. Result showed that parents generally exhibit a high level of awareness and acceptance with some variations across age groups and educational backgrounds. On the other hand, older parents tend to have higher levels of awareness and acceptance while females generally have a more positive views than males. Additionally, educational attainment significantly influences parental perspectives, with more educated parents showing greater awareness and acceptance. Thus, these results theorizes that the age, sex and educational attainment can diversify one’s perception and response towards awareness and acceptance in every given situation.