Senior High School Students Research Articles

Utilization of E-money on the Students Impulsive Buying Behavior Among Students in MMCM

This study investigates the influence of E-money usage on impulsive purchasing behavior among Senior High School students, addressing growing concerns about the effects of evolving financial transaction methods. Using a quantitative research approach and correlational analysis, including Spearman’s Rho, the study examines the relationship between E-money usage and impulsive purchasing tendencies. A representative sample of 100 students was selected through random sampling to provide comprehensive insights. The findings reveal a high level of impulsive buying behavior among the respondents. However, the study found no significant differences in E-money utilization across demographic factors such as strand, age, gender, and grade level. These results emphasize the need for personalized financial education interventions aimed at fostering financial responsibility. The study also recommends expanding research on students’ impulsive buying habits to better understand and mitigate these behaviors. In conclusion, promoting healthy financial habits is essential for addressing the potential risks posed by impulsive spending in an increasingly digital economy. Keywords: Impulsive Buying Behavior, Utilization of E-money, Relationship, Senior High School Students

Exploring High School Students' Experiences on Chemistry Laboratory Classes in Blended Learning Environment

Chemistry laboratory activities cultivate scientific inquiry that enable students to experience and discover scientific processes and occurrences. Likewise, research examining the synergy of online and face-to-face modalities in the context of post-pandemic education is still in its formative years. Drawing from this premise, this study aimed to analyse the insights and experiences of senior high school students in chemistry laboratory classes in a blended learning environment. This research utilized a case study approach that involved fifteen (15) Grade 12 STEM students. Data sources included responses to survey questionnaire and semi-structured interviews which elicited students’ insights and experiences on chemistry classes in blended learning setting. Thematic analysis revealed several themes such as social interaction, affective domain, lesson understanding, and course design and resources that encapsulated the benefits, challenges, and suggestions for improvement of a blended learning environment. Particularly, designing chemistry laboratory classes in a blended learning set-up should capitalize on the learners’ context, hence, a framework illustrating the considerations in redesigning chemistry classes is also crafted based on student’s experiences and recommendations. These findings shed light on the redesigning of both the online and face-to-face components of blended learning into a seamless learning environment that optimizes science learning amid the transition in the educational landscape.

The Effectiveness of Panel Discussion on Senior High School Students' Speaking Skills

This research aims to determine the effect of panel discussion on the speaking skills of 2nd-grade senior high school students. This research employed a quantitative method using a quasi-experimental design, where the subjects were not randomly assigned to the treatment group. The instrument used to collect data for this research was a rubric focusing on criteria such as content, fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, which scores the students' speaking skills based on the speaking test. The researcher used a subjective test to measure the students' speaking skills in this test. In the control group (XI-9), pre-test scores ranged from 40 to 68, with a mean of 50.86, and post-test scores ranged from 40 to 72, with a mean of 57.49. In the experimental group (XI-10), pre-test scores ranged from 40 to 76, with a mean of 55.43, and post-test scores ranged from 40 to 84, with a mean of 70.60. The results indicated that panel discussion significantly improved students' speaking skills. For future research, it is suggested that more of the scope sample be explored and that the research be longer than this one to get a more comprehensive result. In addition, more research must be done to advance the impact of the panel discussion on other English skills.

Choice of Strand among Senior High School Students: Perspectives, Problems and Opportunities

Philippine Educational System has taken a great innovative stride in adopting the Senior High School (SHS) of K to 12 Program which was implemented School Year 2016 – 2017. One of the leaps that the program has introduced along with it was that a senior high school student is expected to be enrolled to the Senior High School Track that is in line with their interest, ability, skills and higher education course they wish to pursue. However, it has been a perplexing question among senior high school students what track and strand to take that is in line with their choice. The researcher as a teacher wanted to find out what are the choices of strand among students in senior high school focusing on the perspectives, problems and opportunities with the hope that it can give insight to senior high school students, parents and mentors to understand the choice of strand among senior high school students. And possibly the result of the study may lead to the understanding why the importance and the need on having a Career Guidance Program for Grade 10 students before taking Grade 11. For social entrepreneur Filipino French Henry Motte-Muñoz, the key is to help students determine the best senior high school track for them and the university courses they can eventually take should they wish to get a college degree. In the last quarter of 2015, Motte-Muñoz launched Edukasyon.ph, an online platform that aims to solve the labor mismatch by giving students a comprehensive look at where the choices will lead them: "Out of the one million and a half kids who will finish high school, only 300,000 at most will go on to higher education, graduate, and find a job," he said. That means there are more than one million Filipinos who are left behind because they cannot afford college, or because they go in and drop out or end up taking the wrong subjects (Schnabel, 2016). Thus, the senior high school students’ choice of track and strand must be in line with their capability and interest to avoid labor mismatch, unemployment and drop out. It is in this premise that the researcher was desirous to find out the choice of strand among senior high school students and their perspectives, problems and opportunities. The purpose of this research is for the senior high school students to have an overview on the status or challenges on a certain strand as well as the opportunities that could be available to them with their choice of strand. This research study also aims to provide an insight to stakeholders of education like the community constituencies, school administrators/ operators, parents, curriculum designers and educators in general and may provide direction also to senior high school students on their choice of strand and track.

“Walking with Dreams”: The Categories of Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Its Influence on Learning Engagement of Senior High School Students

Career decision-making self-efficacy is a key factor influencing high school students’ ability to make informed choices. It is closely associated with their professional interests, learning engagement, and academic performance. This study aims to explore the latent categories of career decision-making self-efficacy among Chinese high school students and analyze the differences in learning engagement across students with different types of career decision-making self-efficacy. A convenience sampling method was employed to recruit 510 Chinese high school students as participants. A questionnaire survey was conducted using the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale and the Learning Engagement Scale. The validity of the questionnaire was analyzed using Amos 23.0, descriptive statistics and correlation analyses were performed with SPSS 26.0, and a latent profile model was constructed using Mplus 8.0. The results indicate that there are four latent categories of career decision-making self-efficacy among high school students. In terms of learning engagement levels, the categories are ranked from highest to lowest as follows: high career decision-making self-efficacy type, lack of external exploration type, lack of internal exploration type, and low career decision-making self-efficacy type. Students with high and low career decision-making self-efficacy demonstrated significantly higher levels of learning engagement compared to those categorized as lacking external or internal exploration. Therefore, the design of career education curricula for high school students should focus on enhancing career decision-making self-efficacy to stimulate their intrinsic motivation for learning. Differences among various student types should be acknowledged, allowing for tailored and individualized instruction. Additionally, efforts should be made to strengthen integrated career guidance that links academics, career interests, and future professions, guiding all stakeholders to shift away from entrenched practices of “exam-oriented education” and utilitarian perspectives.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY USING DUOLINGO: A GAME - BASED LEARNING METHOD

This study aims to find out the extent to which Duolingo helps in improving the English vocabulary of Arrahman Senior High School students. The study involved 10 students in grades 12–4 and used the qualitative method with data collection through Google Form. The researcher wanted to observe and understand students' opinions about using Duolingo as an alternative to gamification-based vocabulary learning independently. The results showed that the Duolingo app helps students expand their English vocabulary. The gamification approach offered makes the learning process more interesting and accessible. Thus, Duolingo proved to be an effective tool in improving students' vocabulary skills at Arrahman Senior High School.

Recovery trajectories of mental health symptoms among Chinese adolescents following the end of COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on global mental health, particularly among adolescents. However, little is known about how mental health symptoms recover after the pandemic subsides. This study aims to examine the recovery trajectories of ten mental health problems and suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents post-pandemic, with a focus on identifying factors that influence different recovery patterns. A total of 2,534 adolescents participated in a three-wave survey, conducted in June 2022, November 2022, and March 2023, using the Mental Health Scale for Chinese Middle School Students. A novel index was developed to account for both the number and severity of mental health risk factors, allowing for the classification of psychological symptoms into three subgroups: no, moderate, and severe. Polynomial regression models were applied to determine the acceleration inflection point, and multivariate logistic regressions identified predictors of trajectory membership. Significant declines in psychological symptoms were observed. Seven trajectory patterns were identified: resistance (37.85%), recovery (22.61%), chronic-dysfunction (12.08%), aftermath-deterioration (10.81%), stress-responsiveness (8.21%), vulnerability (5.76%), and remitting (2.68%). Being female, senior high school students, and the oldest child in the family hindered mental health recovery, whereas parenting styles of companionship, empathetic support, promise fulfillment, and behavior intervention served as protective factors. This study is one of the first to reveal the post-pandemic mental health recovery trajectories of Chinese adolescents, highlighting the importance of considering both the number and severity of cumulative mental health problems. The findings offer valuable insights into suicide prevention and the development of targeted interventions to support youth mental health recovery.

A Comparative Study of Learning Modalities and Academic Performance in a Private Senior High School in Southern Philippines

This quantitative study aimed to identify the level of academic performance among senior high school students in terms of synchronous, asynchronous, and modular learning modalities. Furthermore, the study aimed to determine if there is a significant difference in academic performance as analyzed according to types of learning modalities. Descriptive-comparative was utilized to answer the research questions with 362 respondents under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics strand. The findings showed that students under synchronous got a higher mean with outstanding descriptive equivalent, and students under asynchronous and modular got a very satisfactory descriptive equivalent. The result implied that students who chose synchronous classes gained higher grades than those who chose the other two learning modalities. This further indicates that synchronous classes have effectively delivered lessons and led to students’ higher academic performance. Modular to Asynchronous and Modular to Synchronous have .000 significant differences, and Asynchronous to Synchronous has 0.006. This result implied a significant difference among the types of learning modalities. Regarding participant’s personal information, sex, and parental support, they had no significant moderating effects on their academic performance as analyzed according to types of learning modalities. In contrast, school support had significant moderating effects on academic performance as analyzed according to types of learning modalities. Hence, this study recommended that the school continue offering online classes and strategize plans for modular students for a better educational outcome.

The Association of Family Incivility with Adolescent Depression: A Moderated Mediation Model

Negative family interactions have an adverse impact on adolescent mental health. The present study focused on the influence of family incivility on adolescent depression. In order to examine the association of family incivility with depression, an integrated framework was constructed to explore the mediating role of self-compassion and the moderating role of sex differences. Two waves of data were collected from 999 Chinese senior high school students (43.6% males and 56.4% females), with a mean age of 16.58 ± 0.54 years. Time 1 family incivility was positively associated with depression at Time 2 (r = 0.40, p < 0.001). Sex differences moderated the link between family incivility and self-compassion, with their association being significant in females (B = −0.07, SE = 0.03, p = 0.013) but not in males (B = 0.03, SE = 0.03, p = 0.376). Regarding the effect of family incivility on depression, the direct effect was significant only in males (B = 0.13, SE = 0.03, p < 0.001), whereas the indirect effect via self-compassion was significant only in females (B = 0.01, SE = 0.01, 95% CI [0.0010, 0.0232]). The present findings revealed a positive association between family incivility and adolescent depression. Moreover, family incivility has a direct impact on depression in male adolescents and an indirect impact through self-compassion in female adolescents. These findings underscore the important role of adolescent sex differences in the impact of family incivility on adolescent depression and highlight the practical importance of developing interventions to reduce family incivility.

Radicalism Preference of Islamic Senior High School Student in East Java

Islamic senior high school is assumed far and safe from intolerant and radical by society because they are out of reach of intolerant people. This study analyzed the preferences of Islamic senior high school Aliyah students towards the issue of radicalism in the Islamic senior high school. This research used quantitative research with 1167 Islamic senior high school students in East Java. The results showed that most of the respondents did not feel intimidated, to live around other religions’ societies. In addition, for state ideology preferences, it was found that 512 out of 1,167 respondents indicated that Pancasila was the appropriate ideology. While 146 respondents stated that religion ideology-based was very appropriate for the Indonesian state. Oki Setiana Dewi was the most popular religious figure among Islamic senior high school students. Oki's popularity is a paradox because the majority of respondents are members of NU and Muhammadiyah organizations. Furthermore, in Indonesian state ideology preferences in Islamic senior high schools, 131 respondents strongly agreed that the khilafah was not appropriate in Indonesia, 256 respondents agreed that the khilafah was not appropriate in Indonesia, and 533 respondents had doubts about the inappropriateness of the khilafah in Indonesia, 166 respondents tended to agree about the implementation of the khilafah in Indonesia, and 81 respondents strongly agreed with the implementation of the Khilafah.

Concept inventory test on cellular respiration for senior high school students: An assessment of reliability and validity

Given the complexity of cellular respiration, there is a significant need for effective assessment tools that can accurately gauge students’ understanding, identify misconceptions, and provide educators with actionable insights to improve instruction. Concept Inventory Test (CIT) has emerged as a valuable instrument in science education for this purpose. The aim of this study is to develop a Concept Inventory Test on cellular respiration and assess its reliability and validity. This study employed a mixed-method sequential exploratory approach for each assessment. The study was conducted in a private school in Cebu, targeting the senior high school students. The results of the study showed that the developed Concept Inventory Test’s reliability and validity are made apparent by the process used to gather supporting data, as well as by the findings and observations. Furthermore, this Concept Inventory Test serves a significant instrument for classroom assessment, promotes additional research on students’ critical comprehension, and shows how these diagnostic inventories link to the students’ competencies. However, a greater number of respondents should be taken to account to observe the consistency of the Concept Inventory Test results.

Need Satisfaction as the Mediator in the Relationship between Psychological Capital and Foreign Language Anxiety among Senior High School Students in Guizhou, China

Need Satisfaction as the Mediator in the Relationship between Psychological Capital and Foreign Language Anxiety among Senior High School Students in Guizhou, China

Influence of Social Media in Shaping the Adolescents’ Political Awareness, Participation, and Activism

The emergence of social media has immensely influenced how the younger generations participate and interact in the discussion of the different societal and governmental issues. Thus, it is imperative to formulate information-media literacy and digital citizenship guidelines that may help promote healthy and safe political engagements and participation in the virtual space. In this study, the impacts of social media to the adolescents’ political awareness, participation, and activism were assessed and analyzed. Using the descriptive-correlational-comparative design, 523 senior high school students, aged 17-19 years old, were asked to answer the 50-item researcher-made questionnaire, Social Media Use, Political Participation, Awareness, and Activism (SMPPAA) Survey. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s coefficient of correlation, t-test, and ANOVA. The results revealed that the adolescents often use social media as a tool for presenting their political interests and to a great extent had relied on online information to get updates on political issues. The adolescents’ political participation, awareness, and activism did not significantly differ with respect to their age, sex, religious affiliation. There was differing level of political awareness among the adolescents as regards their socio-economic status. Moreover, the results affirmed the ideas propounded in the Cognitive Engagement Theory and Interest-Driven Theory regarding the influence of social media usage and reliance to online information with the development of the adolescents’ political awareness, participation, and activism.

The Influence of the 9E Learning Cycle with A STEM Approach on Students' Science Process Skills in Static Fluid Topics

This study investigated the effectiveness of integrating the 9E Learning Cycle Model with STEM approaches to enhance students' Science Process Skills (SPS) in static fluid concepts. The research employed a mixed-methods embedded experimental design with 32 senior high school students. Quantitative data were collected through pre- and post-tests, while qualitative data were gathered via observations and interviews. Results showed significant improvements across all SPS components, with N-gain values ranging from 0.63 to 0.64, indicating medium gains. Students demonstrated enhanced abilities in observing, classifying, measuring, inferring, predicting, and communicating scientific concepts. The integrated approach facilitated practical application of knowledge, as evidenced by students' work on flood-resistant garage prototypes and wave-powered electricity generators. Qualitative findings revealed increased student engagement and improved problem-solving skills. The study concludes that the integration of the 9E Learning Cycle Model with STEM approaches offers an effective framework for enhancing students' science process skills and their ability to apply these skills to real-world problems. These recommendations aim to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the approach's potential in science education across various domains and student populations

Senior High School Students’ Perceptions of and Recommendations for Mental Health Support in Ghanaian Schools

Senior High School Students’ Perceptions of and Recommendations for Mental Health Support in Ghanaian Schools

Early Detection of Risk Factor for Suicidal Ideation Among Senior High School Students in Jakarta: Updated Measurement

Early Detection of Risk Factor for Suicidal Ideation Among Senior High School Students in Jakarta: Updated Measurement

Diglossia in Ghanaian Society and Its Negative Influence on Students' Proficiency in English: A Case Study on Three Town Senior High School Students

This study investigates the phenomenon of diglossia in Ghanaian society, particularly in the Ketu South district. It focuses on Ghanaian Pidgin English (GPE), a variety of English that has gained widespread usage in various official and educational institutions across Ghana, transcending its traditional boundaries. The research examines GPE, exploring its emergence, development, varieties, and influence on the academic performance of Three Twon Senior High School (THREESEC) students in standard English. The study employs a descriptive-analytical research design to describe and analyze GPE within Ghanaian society. Additionally, it utilizes a quantitative approach to analyze results obtained from a series of questionnaires, aiming to understand the impact of GPE on THREESEC students' proficiency in English. The study reveals that most of the targeted students acknowledge that GPE has negatively affected their speaking skills. At the same time, a minority admit that it has adversely impacted their writing skills. Therefore, the study recommends that relevant stakeholders in Ghanaian society, particularly within the Ketu South community and school officials, implement necessary and stringent measures to limit the spread of this variety of English and discourage its use in educational institutions before it becomes too pervasive.

The Effect of Spontaneous Group Discussion in Speaking Skill to Senior High School Students

The Effect of Spontaneous Group Discussion in Speaking Skill to Senior High School Students

Financial Status and Its Influence on the Academic Motivation of Senior High School Students

This study addresses a research gap in understanding the impact of financial status on academic motivation among senior high school students. While financial status is widely studied for its effects on academic performance, its relationship with academic motivation remains understudied, particularly within the Philippine context. This research aims to clarify this link, using Self-Determination Theory, Expectancy-Value Theory, and Achievement Goal Theory to frame the motivational processes potentially influenced by financial background. Conducted among a stratified random sample of 266 senior high school students at Mindanao Mission Academy, the study employed a quantitative correlational design, utilizing an adapted survey instrument based on Moneva et al. (2020). Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and simple linear regression. Results show a weak yet statistically significant positive correlation between financial status and academic motivation (r = 0.178, p < 0.01), though ANOVA indicates no significant motivation differences across financial groups (p > 0.05). These findings imply that while financial stability provides a slight motivational boost, students’ motivation is driven by internal factors more than financial circumstances. Implications underscore the need for support systems that foster intrinsic motivation across socioeconomic backgrounds, and recommendations include developing inclusive, motivation-enhancing programs that prioritize goal setting and self-efficacy.

Exploring Healthcare Preferences of Senior High School Students

This study investigates the healthcare preferences of senior high school students at Mindanao Mission Academy (MMA) in the Philippines, focused on exploring healthcare preference within an urban setting. Such studies overlook healthcare behaviors among adolescents in semi-rural, mission-based settings. The primary objective of this research is to examine students' preferences for medical checkups versus home remedies and to assess how demographic factors such as age, sex, and socioeconomic status may influence these choices. This study utilizes a descriptive correlational design, with a sample of 266 students who completed structured survey questionnaires. The data were analyzed using SPSS software, employing statistical tests including correlation and linear regression. The findings reveal that students exhibit a moderate preference for both medical checkups and home remedies, with age emerging as a significant factor influencing healthcare preferences. However, sex and socioeconomic status were not found to significantly impact healthcare decisions. Specifically, socioeconomic status did not serve as a significant predictor, suggesting socioeconomic status as a single demographic do not predict healthcare preferences. The study highlights the importance of age-specific health education programs, as demographic indicators like sex and socioeconomic status may not reliably predict healthcare preferences. The results suggest that schools, healthcare providers, and policymakers should prioritize creating health education programs modified to the unique healthcare decision-making needs of adolescents, focusing on buiding independent decision-making skills. These programs should address the importance of recognizing symptoms and understanding when to seek professional care or utilize home remedies. Future research could explore how healthcare preferences evolve over time, considering a broader age range or different socio-cultural settings.