Senior High School Students Research Articles

The use of anemia comics as the learning medium in Senior High School Students from Gresik, East Java, Indonesia

Media has a impactful role for the spread of wellness, which was essential to attract public awareness. Media can facilitate health communication which targetted many stakeholders including governments and public citizen. Anemia is an individual contion which the number of haemoglobin concentration is lower than normal value. This study was carried out in Menganti Senior High School, East Java, Indonesia. Anemia comics were distributed to female student in this school. A total of 75 students were participated in this study. Every student were given pretest and posttest to assess their knowledge about anemia, including the clinical manifestation of anemia, diagnosis of anemia, prevention of anemia, and also long impact of anemia. Anemia comics can be used as a learning medium for the prevention of anemia which targeted adolescent girls. This study shows the difference significant result between pretest and posstest of targeted group after get the intervention.

A literature review on the use of cellphones and effects to academic performance of senior high school students of pilar national high school

A literature review on the use of cellphones and effects to academic performance of senior high school students of pilar national high school

How Does Perceived Social Support Impact Mental Health and Creative Tendencies Among Chinese Senior High School Students?

The senior high school period is a critical phase for the proliferation of mental health problems, as well as a key period for cognitive development among adolescents. Due to the importance of support from the external environment for students, this study aims to explore and verify the protective role of social support in the mental health and creative tendencies of senior high school students, as well as its mechanisms and boundary conditions. Based on a survey of 1463 Chinese senior high school students, a moderated mediation model was constructed. The results showed that (1) perceived social support significantly negatively predicts mental health problems and significantly positively predicts creative tendencies; (2) self-esteem mediates the impact of perceived social support on both mental health problems and creative tendencies; (3) perceived stress not only moderates the impact of self-esteem on mental health problems and creative tendencies, but also moderates the mediating effect of self-esteem. The findings of this study shed light on the positive impact of social support and the self-esteem it nurtures during the senior high school years. These insights offer valuable recommendations for practitioners aiming to prevent mental health issues and foster creative tendencies among senior high school students.

Religious Belief: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis on the Experience of Minority Students in Implementing Religious Education

This study aims to explore students’ minority experiences while participating in religious education (RE). An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to answer the objective questions. Data were collected using the undergraduates’ diaries and in-depth interviews with 9 senior high school students which were selected by purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used to categorize the information obtained. The result showed the three major themes that emerge in the IPA analysis, which include the strength of faith, basic knowledge, and a sense of religion. The finding interprets that informants have complete belief in the God they worship because of the basic understanding of religion that has been obtained from the family, community, and social media, even informants’ religious participation and activities have reached the level of sense. This study explains how the informants stand firm in worshipping their God despite receiving RE in various schools. This study concludes that even though informants are in a minority environment, they can still get religious education that is appropriate to their conditions through diverse activities and upholding the values of differences.

Biological literacy skills of senior high school student using local potential-based biodiversity question sets

One of the efforts to improve the quality of education in Indonesia is through learning by integrating environmental culture. Environmental culture can be packaged in more meaningful learning through biological literacy. This study aims to assess the biological literacy skills of high school students using local potential-based biodiversity question sets. This study includes research with quantitative descriptive methods that aim to describe the biological literacy skills of high school tenth grade students. Biological literacy research data consists of 4 indicators, namely nominal, conceptual, multidimensional and functional. The number of participants was 60 high school students. The initial stage used expert judgment for content validation which was tested by 3 expert validators. Construct validation was carried out based on data collection with the results of 12 question sets that were declared valid. Data analysis of the percentage of students who answered correctly on biological literacy indicators were all at a high level, namely on nominal indicators of 69.37%, conceptual indicators of 70%, functional indicators of 66.87%, and multidimensional indicators of 70%. It is concluded that the local wisdom-based biodiversity question set can be used to measure students' biological literacy skills in schools.

An Action Research on the Effects of “Production-Oriented Approach” on Senior High School Students’ English Writing

The present study explored the effects of “production-oriented approach” (POA) on senior high school students’ English writing. 8-week action research of English writing in a senior high school in Inner Mongolia, China was carried out. The data were collected through writing tests and the questionnaire to answer the following research questions: What are the effects of POA on the senior high school students’ English writing performance and their critical thinking skills (CTSs)? The research results show that: 1. teaching writing based on POA could improve the language and content of English writing. In specific, concerning language, POA could improve the syntactic complexity, lexical diversity, lexical variation of complexity, fluency, and accuracy of English writing. However, there was no significant effect on the structure of English writing. 2. POA positively influenced students’ CTSs, especially in the dimensions of analysis, curiosity, justice, cognitive maturity, open-mindedness, and tenacity. However, the writing teaching with POA did not influence the dimensions of truth-seeking and self-confidence. Finally, combined with the research findings, some suggestions for improving senior high school students’ English writing and CTSs were put forward, and the limitations of this research and directions for the future research were discussed.

Relationship Between Breakfast Habits and Learning Achievement in Student of Senior High School 1 Kertosono Nganjuk Regency

Breakfast is an actual meal that is had between 6:00 and 9:00 in the morning and contribute provide 15 to 30 percent of the daily energy intake. Breakfast in the morning is very important for school children because it will have an impact on their learning achievement. This study aimed to examine the correlation between breakfast habits and learning achievement in students of SMA Negeri 1 Kertosono Nganjuk Regency. This study uses a cross-sectional design and is an analytical observational study. Simple random sampling was the sample method employed, with a sample size of 58 students. The data collection method was carried out by interviewing breakfast habits and taking data on the value of the 2nd Midterm Exam in the 2023/2024 academic year. The results of statistical tests utilizing the Spearman Rank Correlation test appear that there's no relationship between breakfast habits and learning achievement in students of SMA Negeri 1 Kertosono Nganjuk Regency. Nevertheless, students are expected to always have breakfast every day with a diverse menu and portions in accordance with balanced nutrition guidelines before carrying out learning activities at school.

Digital-Based Learning Evaluation Model for High School Students

This research aims to develop a digital-based learning evaluation model for Senior High School students. This research method used a design research approach with a development study type. This research followed the model developed by Tessmer, which includes the stages of preliminary and formative evaluation. The formative evaluation stage encompasses self-evaluation, prototyping (expert review, one-to-one, and small group), as well as field testing. The data collection techniques for this research involved interviews and questionnaires, with data analysis conducted through both quantitative and qualitative methods. The results of this study indicated that the material validation score was 95.33%, categorized as "very feasible," the language validation score was 93%, also categorized as "very worthy," and the media validation score was 93%, categorized as "very worthy." The results of the response test obtained from the initial trial showed a response from educators of 88% and from students of 87.22%, both categorized as very worthy. Meanwhile, the results from the small group trial indicated a response from educators of 93.89%, also categorized as very worthy, and a response from students of 92.17%, which is again categorized as very worthy. It is clear that Senior High School teachers and students can benefit much from using the digital-based learning evaluation paradigm.

Analysis of critical thinking ability of class X senior high school students

Students' critical thinking abilities influence the development of cognitive, affective and psychomotor abilities. Students who have critical thinking ability are able to analyze a problem so they can make decisions. The aim of the research is to determine and describe the initial critical thinking abilities of class X students at MA Nurul Huda, Central Java. This research is quantitative research based on critical thinking ability tests. The instrument used is a test sheet in the form of multiple-choice questions which contains indicators of critical thinking abilities. The results of the research are critical thinking abilities which are categorized into five, namely very good, good, sufficient, low, and very low. Based on data analysis, it is known that the initial critical thinking ability of grade X MA Nurul Huda Central Java students for very good, good, sufficient, low, and very low categories is 0%, 4,54%, 31,82%, 50%, and 13,64%. Therefore, it can be concluded that the critical thinking ability of class X students at MA Nurul Huda, Central Java, is low and needs to be improved.

Awareness of DepEd Core Values among Grade 12 Students in a Public High School in the Philippines

This study determined the level of awareness of Department of Education (DepEd) core values among grade 12 students in a public school in Antique, Philippines, in the areas of maka-Diyos (Godly), makatao (person-oriented), makakalikasan (pro-environment), and makabansa (patriotism). Likewise, the study assessed the significant difference in their awareness of DepEd core values relative to their demographics. Hence, the study utilized quantitative research design, particularly descriptive-comparative approaches. The theoretical framework of the study is the ecological systems theory, which assumes the influence of a series of nested systems and environments in shaping human development. This indicates the need for considering the larger ecological context that drives core value awareness. Meanwhile, using the adopted questionnaire, data were collected from 293 Grade 12 senior high school students in a public high school in Antique, Philippines, during the school year 2023-2024. In the analysis of data, frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal-Wallis test were employed to analyze both the descriptive and inferential problems. The study revealed that the overall core value awareness of students was very high (M=4.35, SD=0.48). This shows that the students at this public school fully recognized the four DepEd core values, namely, maka-Diyos, makatao, makakalikasan, and makabansa. Also, among all the four demographics, only sex [U=7782.5, P=0.001] and strand [χ2(5) =13.739, P=0.017] were found with significant differences. The findings postulate that to elicit students’ core value awareness, strengthening educational policies on consistent core value integration in school curricula, programs, and activities is greatly encouraged. The findings also convey the need to strengthen sustainable teacher orientation to maintain their students' high awareness.

Passive-voice Teaching for Senior High School Students Based on the Three Dimensions

Passive-voice Teaching for Senior High School Students Based on the Three Dimensions

An Instrumental Analysis of the Triad Association Between Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Screen Time, and Dental Caries in Adolescents

Background: Previous studies reported screen time in association with unhealthy dietary behaviors, such as excessive intake of sugar-sweetened beverages leading to dental caries. Thus, we aimed to explore the association between screen time on mobile devices and dental caries experience in adolescents, as well as whether sugar-sweetened beverages would mediate the association. Methods: We analyzed 24,374 junior and senior high school students of age 12 to 17 years from the 2021 “Surveillance for common diseases and health risk factors among students” Project in Jiangsu Province of China. Dental caries experience was determined by the designated dentists. Screen time and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages were self-reported and treated as a priori risk. We employed an instrumental variable (IV) approach for the current cross-sectional setting. We used the lasso technique to shortlist covariates from a range of confounding factors. Binary logistic regression or ordered logistic regression was performed where appropriate to explore the associations of screen time on mobile devices with dental caries and sugar-sweetened beverages. Results: The prevalence rate of dental caries was 38.4% in the study population. In comparison with <2 h/d screen time on mobile devices, extended screen time (≥2 h/d) was associated with higher dental caries risk (coefficient: 1.27, 95%; confidence interval: 0.80–1.75). Mediation analysis suggested that sugar-sweetened beverage intake might be an independent risk factor for dental caries, instead of the mediator between screen time on mobile devices and dental caries. None of the interaction terms under investigation was statistically significant. Conclusions: Exposure to mobile device screens and sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with dental caries in adolescents. These findings highlighted the importance of increasing awareness of potential risks owing to mobile device usage and sugar-sweetened beverages and the necessity to develop appropriate intervention strategies for school-aged adolescents.

Analyzing Morphological Errors and Contextual Influence in Senior High School Students' Written Works: A Qualitative Study

Morphological skills are essential for developing linguistic competence, as they underpin various aspects of language acquisition, including reading comprehension and effective writing. This study examined morphological errors in the written works of 25 Grade 11 students in the Oral Communication course at Northern Abra National High School, exploring how these errors reflected their understanding of word formation rules and the influence of contextual factors like educational background and language exposure. Using a document analysis design, the research involved evaluating students’ assignments and essays to identify error types and frequencies. A systematic coding process categorized errors through qualitative content analysis, revealing themes related to inflectional, derivational, and compounding errors. The study identified common morphological errors in the written works of 25 Grade 11 students enrolled in the Oral Communication course. Inflectional errors were the most prevalent, comprising 40% of the total, with students frequently misusing verb conjugations and plural forms, indicating a fundamental misunderstanding of grammatical rules. Derivational errors accounted for 30%, highlighting confusion around suffix and prefix application. Compounding errors, at 20%, involved incorrect separation and formation of compound words, leading to clarity issues in writing. Affixation errors made up 10%, reflecting overgeneralization and misuse of affixes. Also, students from well-resourced families made 12% fewer morphological errors than those from under-resourced families, with dedicated language programs leading to a 20% reduction. Teacher expertise contributed to a 15% decrease in errors. Students exposed to multiple languages had 30% fewer errors, with those speaking three or more languages showing a 40% reduction, highlighting the benefits of multilingualism on language skills. Moreover, students with both quality education and extensive language exposure made 35% fewer errors than those lacking either factor. These findings emphasize the need for educational equity and multilingualism to enhance morphological skills. A combined approach integrating quality instruction with diverse language experiences is recommended to improve writing proficiency. Generally, the educational background and language exposure significantly impact Grade 11 students' morphological accuracy. Students from well-resourced schools made fewer errors, especially with effective language instruction, while multilingual students demonstrated enhanced writing proficiency. The synergy between quality education and diverse linguistic exposure is essential for improving students' linguistic skills. To address morphological challenges, educational policies should focus on integrating robust language programs and promoting multilingualism, fostering better writing outcomes for all students.

Mediating Role of Test Anxiety in Association Between Imposter Phenomenon and Perfectionism among High-Achieving Students

numerous stressors, such as test anxiety, imposter phenomenon, and perfectionism. The association between the imposter phenomenon and perfectionism is well-studied, but test anxiety as a mediator of this association is not examined. The present study aimed to explore the mediating role of test anxiety on the imposter phenomenon and perfectionism among Pakistani high-achieving students. Additionally, we investigated gender and grade differences for junior and senior high school students. In the present cross-sectional survey study, participants ( n = 250) aged 15–18 years responded to the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale, Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, and Westside Test Anxiety Scale. Findings showed that perfectionism increased by 39% with a one-unit increase in the imposter phenomenon. Test anxiety was a significant positive mediator of the association between imposter phenomenon and perfectionism. T-test showed girls had higher scores on the imposter phenomenon and test anxiety than boys. One-way ANOVA revealed significant educational grade differences with small effect sizes, and junior high school students scored higher than senior high school students on study variables. About 44% and 48% of 250 participants reported having moderate and frequent imposter symptoms, respectively. Almost 36.5% of high-achievers had low test anxiety, and 50% of high-achievers had normal test anxiety. The study presents a discussion of the merits and demerits.

Evaluasi Sosialisasi Pencegahan Penggunaan Narkoba di Wilayah Jakarta: Studi pada Kelompok SLTP dan SLTA

Drug use by adolescents in Jakarta is an urgent public health problem. Many outreach programs have been created to stop drug abuse in schools. However, it is still unclear whether these programs are effective, especially in terms of how they can change students' knowledge, views, and behaviors. The focus of this study is students of Junior High School (SLTP) and Senior High School (SLTA) in Jakarta to evaluate how effective the socialization program for drug use prevention is. This research uses a qualitative approach, which involves in-depth interviews and focused group discussions. Data were collected from 20 students, 10 teachers, and 5 facilitators of socialization programs in high schools (SLTP) and high schools in Jakarta. The thematic analysis method is used to analyze the data to find patterns, themes, and perceptions related to program effectiveness. As a result of the socialization program, students understand the dangers of drugs better. Changes in attitudes and behaviors, however, are not always clearly visible. Most students stated an increase in their awareness. However, there is uncertainty about how this knowledge can be applied. The absence of parental support, irrelevant materials, and time constraints are some of the problems found by teachers and facilitators in running the program. The results of the drug prevention socialization program in Jakarta have succeeded in improving students' understanding, but it is difficult to consistently change attitudes and behaviors. Recommendations for improvement include increased parent participation, better socialization materials, and program adjustments to meet student needs.

Developing a Pancasila students' character instrument: Proof of construct validity and estimation of construct reliability

This study aims to prove construct validity and estimate construct reliability of the character scale of Pancasila students by using confirmatory factor analysis. The research approach used is quantitative with a sample of 200 high school students selected at random. This study measured the variables by six aspects, 15 indicators, and 20 questions. The six aspects include faith and piety to God Almighty, global nationality, cooperation, independence, critical reasoning, and creativity. The data analysis technique used is confirmatory factor analysis. The study results concluded that the instrument for assessing the character of Pancasila students in high school had a loading factor of more than 0.4 and a value of more than 0.96 which was declared valid and significant. Likewise, the instrument has been declared fit in testing the goodness of fit model. Thus, this finding indicates that the observed and performance covariance matrices are not significantly different. This study recommends a scale to measure the character of Pancasila students in senior high school.

LingoClip-Mediated Listening Learning in the Classroom: Senior High School Students’ Experiences and Views

This study explores the experiences and perceptions of senior high school students using the LingoClip app as a tool for learning listening comprehension skills in the classroom. Despite the recognized importance of listening in language acquisition, many students struggle with traditional methods of listening practice, often finding them disengaging and difficult. The purpose of this research is to investigate how LingoClip, a gamified language learning app, impacts students' listening comprehension skills and how it compares to traditional teaching methods. A qualitative research methodology was employed, involving interviews and reflective journals from a sample of senior high school students. The findings reveal that students generally have positive experiences with LingoClip, appreciating its interactive and enjoyable nature, which helps sustain their motivation and engagement. Additionally, students perceive LingoClip as more useful than traditional methods, as it allows for personalized learning experiences and caters to different learning styles. However, some students noted challenges such as frequent ad interruptions, which can detract from the learning experience. The contribution of this study lies in its demonstration of the potential for digital tools like LingoClip to enhance the listening learning process in educational settings. The findings suggest that integrating such tools into the curriculum can provide a more engaging alternative to conventional listening exercises, potentially leading to better language learning outcomes.

Metadiscourse Markers in Senior High School Students Academic Papers: A Constructed Learner Corpus-Based Investigation

Metadiscourse Markers in Senior High School Students Academic Papers: A Constructed Learner Corpus-Based Investigation

Longitudinal relations between non-suicidal self-injury and both depression and anxiety among senior high school adolescents: a cross-lagged panel network analysis.

Comorbidity between non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and depression and anxiety was common. In the framework of network theory, the examination of directionality and gender differences in longitudinal relationships at the symptom level made a significant contribution to the understanding of comorbidity. Therefore, this study employed cross-lagged panel network analysis to investigate the longitudinal interrelations between NSSI and depression and anxiety in Chinese adolescents, with a focus on gender differences. The study was conducted with a sample of 884 senior high school students (F/M: 481/403; mean age: 15.19±0.48 years) from Jinchang City, Gansu Province, China. All respondents completed the Adolescent Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Assessment Questionnaire and the two subscales (depression and anxiety) of the Brief Symptom Inventory at two intervals. The data were estimated in R 4.2.0 to construct the cross-lagged panel network (CLPN). The CLPN results uncovered the gender differences. For boys, self-hitting and feeling scared emerged as central symptoms. Cutting predicted subsequent feelings of sadness (β=-0.57), tension (β=-0.52) and indifference (β=-0.49), potentially serving as a bridge connecting NSSI to depression and anxiety. For girls, biting themselves and feeling scared were central symptoms. Carving and skin rubbing predicted subsequent feelings of indifference (β=-0.31, -0.21), bridging NSSI to depression and anxiety. In addition, feeling scared emerged as the key bridge symptom connecting depression and anxiety. The findings showed the gender-specific developmental characteristics of the directional relations between NSSI and depression and anxiety at the symptom level. They provided new insights into the comorbidity of NSSI and depression and anxiety, carrying important implications for the screening and intervention of adolescent NSSI.

Speaking Competence of Grade 11 Students in using English as Second Language

English language is accepted as the universal language. This makes speaking competence in the English language a requisite to almost all professions. Speaking competence in the second language is one of the areas needing improvement amongst senior high school students in the Philippines. This study aimed to investigate the influence of some personal factors, speaking anxiety and linguistic competence to student’s speaking competence in the second language. The Second Language Classroom Anxiety Scale was used to measure student’s anxiety towards the use of English as a second language. Job interview simulation is also used involving selected Grade 11 students. Results showed that majority of the students are specialized in non-STEM strand whose parents are not college degree holders. These students demonstrated an average level of speaking anxiety reflecting the tendency to show low self- confidence when asked to speak using the English language yet unprepared for the conversation. Same students also showed remarkably low levels of linguistic competence in terms of grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary. Further analysis showed that linguistic competence significantly influenced student’s speaking competence in the job interview. Findings were used as bases for the development of an intervention program.