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PEER PRESSURE AMONG THE STUDENTS IN GRADE 11 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BAGUIO
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
A research
Presented to the teacher
Of Practical Research
Baguio Central University
Baguio City
In partial fulfillment
Of the requirements for the Subject PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Group 1
May, 2018
APPROVAL SHEET
This research is entitled “PEER PRESSURE AMONG THE STUDENTS IN
GRADE 11 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY”, prepared and
submitted by the Group 1 of HUMSS 11-A.
JEFF C. FELICIANO
Adviser
PANNEL OF EXAMINERS
Approved by the research teacher________________________ with a grade of____________
on March 2018.
JEFF C. FELICIANO
Adviser
ABSTRACT
Name of Institution Baguio Central University
Address 18, Bonifacio Street, Baguio city
Title PEER PRESSURE AMONG
THE STUDENTS IN GRADE
11 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
IN BAGUIO CENTRAL
UNIVERSITY
Researchers GROUP 1
Adviser JEFF C. FELICIANO
The main purpose of this study is to determine the bad effects of peer pressure among the
Grade 11 Senior High School students of Baguio Central University. Therefore, the findings and
information’s, as of this objective become the awareness of the students whom who to tag along
with. To help a better life for the future. The main purpose of this study is to let the students be
aware of whom they besfriends. Choose a peer group that will not pull you down instead it will
help you cope up with the good deeds in life
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The researchers would like to express their sincerest and appreciation
first and foremost to the ALMIGHTY FATHER, for the life, wisdom, knowledge,
guidance, and unconditional love that He continuously gives to the researchers.
To the respondents of the study, for their cooperation in accomplishing
the questionnaire given to them by the researchers.
To the instructor, Mr. JEFF C. FELICIANO who guided the researchers
to finish the research with patience and encouragement.
Researchers,
Jose, Riz Ann
Felicitas, Shella May
Angayen, Russel Dhin
Sapdoy, Darren Job
Mayion, Mildred
Ongalon, Helen
DEDICATION
This work is dedicated to those who are victim or experiencing peer pressure.
Students of Baguio Central University
Jose, Riz Ann
Felicitas, Shella May
Angayen, Russel Dhin
Sapdoy, Darren Job
Mayion, Mildred
Ongalon, Helen
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGES
TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
APPROVAL SHEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
PANEL OF EXAMINERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
ABSTRACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
ACKNOWLEDGMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
DEDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
LIST OF TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
FIGURE USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
CHAPTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
1 THE PROBLEM
Background of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Conceptual Framework of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Paradigm of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Scope and Delimitation of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Significance of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locale and Population of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Data Gathering Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Data Gathering Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION . . . . . . 27
APPENDIXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
a. Permission to conduct the study (letter)
b. Survey questionnaire
REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
1 Presents the percentage of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
students who experience peer pressure
in Grade 11 Senior High School BCU
2 Presents the percentage of students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
who ever seen peer pressure
3 Presents the percentage of students that are . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Involved in this kind of situation
4 Percentage of peer pressure occurs because. . . . . . . . . . . 25
Of:
5 Percentage of the common causes of peer pressure. . . . . . . . . 26
6 Percentage of the common effects of peer pressure . . . . . . . . . . 27
CHAPTER 1
Background of the study
Peer pressure, the direct influence on people by peers, or the effect on an individual who
gets encouraged to follow their peers by changing their attitudes, values or behaviors to com
form those by the influencing group or individual.
Focusing on peer pressure among night school students. The case is well – known
phenomenon in our city. The reason of this is the students want to fit – in – they want to be like
and they worry that they may be left out or bully.
Focusing on peer pressure among high school students. The case is well – known
phenomenon in our city .The reason of this is the students want to fit – in – they want to be liked
and they worry that they may be left out or bully if they want tag along .They may also give in for
the safe of using illegal drugs, alcohol, cigarettes .And they may easily encourage in skipping
classes, steal things or objects they desire, cheat or involve in any other risk behaviors.
Influences begin at an early age and increases through the teenage year. It is natural and
important for children to have and rely on friends as they grow and mature.
Peers can be positive and negative. They can help each other to skip classes, steal, cheat,
use drugs or alcohol, involve risky and attitude. The majority of teens with substance abuse
problems to began using drugs or alcohol as a result of peer pressure.
Tips to help student for who those are experiencing it. First, stay away from peers who
pressure you to do things that seem wrong or dangerous. Second, learn how to say “NO” and
practice how to avoid or get up or situation when feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Third, if problem
occur talk to a grown up whom you truly and fully trust: like parents, teachers or school
counselor.
Also for parents, tips for parents to help their kids deal with peer pressure. First, is to
encourage them to be open and honest. Second, teach them to be scripture and to resist getting
involved in dangerous activities or situations. Third, get to know the friends of your children.
Fourth, help them to develop self system.
If a kid, student, high school, people experiencing they must be talked , it may come from
the teacher , principal , school council and parents advice. And if a parent is deeply concern
about the kid situation and health, children should be accompanied to a mental health
professional.
Conceptual Framework of the study
We can began this chapter by discussing the nature of peer relation including peer group
donations, Family peer linkages, peer confirm , peer popularity, neglect , and rejection , social
knowledge and social information processing , and conglomerate strategies for improving
adolescents social skills. Our coverage of friendship Focused on the importance of Friendship,
intimacy, and similarity in friendships and mixed age friendship.
In our study of adolescent group we read about group function and formation, children
groups and adolescents group, ethnic and cultural variation, clues, and youth organization. We
also learned about dating and romantic relationships , including the functions of dating , age of
unset and frequency of dating , gong steady , male and female dating patterns and scripts ,
what affects adolescents to each other , romantic love , and the developmental construction of
romantic relationships.
Adolescence, Seventh Edition, John W. Santrock copy right 1998 by the Mc Grow – Hill
Companies, Inc. all right reserved. Printed in the United State of America , Copy right act of
1976 attitude.
Paradigm of the Study
Input Process Output age Survey and interview Yes, it happens in BCU. gender Survey and interview Misunderstanding and
disagreement social status Survey and interview It includes the parental
neglect, fear and low esteem and the effects is giving in to peer may include the use of illegal drugs, engaging in pre-marital sex, stealing, using abusive language and disrespecting elders.
personality Survey and interview The solution is taking personal action by standing up to bullies and learn to say “no”, enlisting the support of like-minded
friends to advocate against improper and immoral and speaking to teachers or from the students. Focus on studying and always think positive whenever you’re feeling down.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine the bad effects of peer pressure among the High School
Students. Therefore, the findings and information of this objective became the awareness
of the students whom who to tag along with. To have a better life and future. The main
purpose of this is to let the students be aware of whom they be friends of. Choose a
friend/group of friend who will pull you up not to pull you down.
Questions:
1. Have you experience Peer Pressure?
2. Have you ever seen Peer Pressure in BCU?
3. Have you involved in this kind of situation?
4. Peer Pressure occurs because of:
a. Experience
b. Personality
c. Appearance
d. Gang Group/Fraternity
5. In your experiences, what are the common causes of Peer Pressure?
6. In your experiences, what are the common effects of Peer Pressure?
Scope and Delimitation of the study
The study focuses on peer pressure among the Senior High School students in
Baguio Central University.
The respondents will take the study and understand the disadvantages and
advantages of the phenomenon.
The following are strands in Baguio Central University:
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics -250
Technical Vocational Livelihood -250
Accounting Business Management -250
Humanities and Social Sciences -250
Definition of Terms
The following terms are hereby defined for a common frame of reference for the
author and the reader.
Peer
A peer who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else.
Pressure
The use of pressure to force or to try to force (someone) to do something.
Phenomenon
Something that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual of difficult
to understand or explain fully.
Negative
Harmful or bad not wanted
Adulthood
Full grown and developed
Matured and sensible not childish
Infancy
A beginning : an early stage of development
The first part of child’s life
Assertive
Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure (or social pressure) is the direct influence on people by peers, or the
effect on an individual who gets encouraged to follow their peers by changing their
attitudes, values or behaviors to conform to those of the influencing group or individual.
Significance of the Study
The data will be gathered in Baguio Central University Philippines a way to concept data
easily peer pressure usually occurs among students/teenagers it will depend on the interviewer
when will he/she will be interviewed. It can be in the library /any place inside the campus that
the interviewer would feel comfortable and for us understand each other’s idea.
BENEFICIARIES BENEFITS RECEIVED FROM THE RESULT
OF THE STUDY
1. Student/ Teenagers To be aware of whom to tag and hangout with.
2. Parents/ Guardians To make the parents/ guardians give attention
To fill the emptiness of their kids and unstop
Advices.
3. Teachers/ Principals To know what to do and not to help students who’s
Experiencing peer pressure.
4. Community/ society To be aware on what is happening to the kids and
For them to do something, mostly the authorities.
5. Next generation A lesson and knowledge to keep in mind so that
In case of meeting this kind of problem, they have
The advantage and can avoid.
Chapter 2
Research Design and Methodology
Research Design
In the study, purposeful random sampling was utilized. Purposeful random
sampling is a type that uses small sizes, thus the goal is credibility, not
representativeness or the ability to generalize. This reduces judgement with in a
purposeful category because the cases are picked randomly and without regard to the
program outcome. It aims to the peer pressure among the students in Baguio Central
University Senior High School Grade 11.
Locale and Population of the Study
The respondent of the study was the students of Baguio Central University. Here is
the random sampling used for the 11 sections namely, ABM-A, ABM-B, ABM-C,
HUMSS-A, HUMSS-B, HUMSS-C, HUMSS-C, HUMSS-D, STEM-A, STEM-B, STEM-C,
and TVL. The researchers took the 10%of each section with the total of 41 and addition.
1 person per section will be interviewed. Therefore, there are 52 students who will be the
subject in this study.
Strand/Section Total of Interviewed Total of Being Asked
ABM-A 1 Person 4
ABM-B 1 Person 4
ABM-C 1 Person 4
HUMSS-A 1 Person 4
HUMSS-B 1 Person 4
HUMSS-C 1 Person 4
HUMSS-D 1 Person 3
STEM-A 1 Person 4
STEM-B 1 Person 3
STEM-C 1 Person 2
TVL 1 Person 3
Data Gathering Tool
In gathering the data needed in the study, interview the main tool used is a formed
prepared and distributed to secure responses to a certain topic.
The first part of the question was a letter to the respondents followed by the questionnaire
on the following questions:
1.) Does peer pressure happens among the students in BCU Senior high school?
2.) How does peer pressure happens in BCU Senior high school?
3.) What are the cause and effect of peer pressure?
4.) What are/Is the possible solution in this kind of phenomenon?
5.) Apply advices to the senior school students in BCU high school.
Data Gathering Procedure
The respondents made a letter of request to Administrator questionnaire was obtained
from the research teacher of the Grade 11 Senior High School. The researchers personally
distribute the questionnaire. Also, for the respondents to clarify things that they do not
understand in the given questions.
FIGURE 1. Questionnaire
INFORMATION YES NO1. Have you ever experienced peer
pressure?2. Have you ever seen peer pressure in
BCU Senior High School?3. Have you been involved in this kind of
situation?4. Peer pressure occurs because of:
Experience Personality Appearance Gang group/Frats Other: (specify) ____________
5. What are the common causes of peer pressure?
Family problems Frightened Stress in school works/activities Relationship(romantic) Belief or behavior Appropriate behavior
Others: (specify)___________6. What are the common effects of peer
pressure? Academic affected Easily adapt dangerous habits Engage in using illegal drugs,
liquor Negative behavior Distraction in schoolwork’s Lack of self-confidence Others: (specify)____________
CHAPTER 3
Results and Discussions
This chapter contain the tabular presentation of the data gather as well their corresponding
analysis and interpretation.
Peer Pressure among the students of BCU Senior High School Grade 11
Figure 1. Presents the percentage of students who experience peer pressure in Grade 11
Senior High School BCU.
37; 73%
14; 27%
Q.1
YESNO
As shown in the Figure 1, 73% of students answer yes, that they experienced peer pressure
and 14% of students answered no, that they experienced peer pressure. It was found that there
Information FrequencyYES 37NO 14
is a high degree who experienced peer pressure and it can be great to help the students by
encouraging them and motivate them.
Figure 2. The second research question asked the respondents if they ever experienced
peer pressure in BCU. The respondents answer the given questionnaire with two choices and it
is answerable by Yes or No.
Figure .2
36; 71%
15; 29%
Q.2
YesNo
As shown in Figure 2, most of the respondents answered Yes in the percentage of 71% that
they have seen peer pressure here in BCU Senior High School and some respondents
answered No in the percentage of 29%.
Information FrequencyYES 36NO 15
Figure. 3
28; 55%23; 45%
Q.3
YESNO
The third question asked the respondents if they had involved in this kind of situation. The
respondents answer the given questionnaire with two choices and it is answerable by Yes or
No.
As shown in the Figure 3, 55% respondents answered Yes, that they had involved in this
kind of situation and that is peer pressure. 45% of respondents answered No that they are not
involved.
Figure. 4
Information FrequencyYES 28NO 23
Experie
nce YES NO
Personality YES NO
Appearance YES NO
Gang group/ Frats YES NO
0
10
20
30
40
Q. 4
Figure 4 presents the graph of peer pressure occurs because of experience, personality,
appearance, gang group and frats. The given questionnaire has two choices that are
answerable by Yes or No.
As shown in the graph, the respondents answered either Yes or No.
For those who answered Yes, personality has the highest number, second the experience,
third the appearance. Lastly, gang group and frats. While for those who answered No, gang
group/frats has the highest number, second appearance, third experience. Lastly, personality.
Figure. 5
Family Problem NO YES
Stress
in school
NO YES
Belief a
nd behavior
NO YES0
10
20
30
4042
9
34
17
42
9
0
30
21
37
14
39
12
Q. 5
Series 1
Information YES NOExperience 39 12Personality 40 11Appearance 38 13Gang group/ Frats 29 22
Information YES NOFamily problem 42 9Frightened 34 17Stress in school work 42 9Relationship (romantic)
37 12
Belief and behavior 37 14Appropriate behavior 39 12
Figure 5 presents the graph of common causes of peer pressure. The given questionnaire
has two choices that are answerable by Yes or No.
As shown in the graph, the respondents answered either Yes or No.
For those who answered Yes, there are two that has the highest number which are family
problem and stress in school, second is appropriate behavior, third is belief or behavior, fourth is
frightened. Lastly, relationship. While for those who answered No, relationship has the highest
number, second frightened, third belief or behavior, fourth is appropriate behavior. Lastly, family
problem and stress in school.
Figure 6.
477
2922 26 25 3120
4210
429
0
q.6Series 1 Series 2 Series 3
Figure 6 presents the graph of common effects of peer pressure. The given questionnaire
has two choices that are answerable by Yes or No.
As shown in the graph, the respondents answered either Yes or No.
For those who answered Yes, academic affected has the highest number, second is lack in
self-confidence, third is distraction in school works, fourth is negative behavior, fifth easily adapt
dangerous habits. Lastly, engaging in illegal drugs and liquor. While for those who answered
Information YES NOAcademic affected 47 7Easily adapt dangerous habits
29 22
Engage in using illegal drugs, liquor
26 25
Negative behavior 31 20Distraction in school works
42 9
Lack in self-confidence 42 9
No, engage in using illegal drugs and liquor has the highest number, second easily adapt
dangerous habits, third negative behavior, fourth is distraction in school works, fifth is lack of
self-confidence. Lastly, academic effect.
CHAPTER 4
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter represents the conclusions and recommendations of the study.
Conclusion
Based on the findings of the researchers in this study are the following:
1. It has a bad effect for the students and they suffer because of it.
2. It has a bad influence for the students.
3. It destroys their goal in the future.
4. Misunderstanding inside or outside of the house.
Recommendation
Based on the derived conclusions of the study, the following recommendations were put
forward.
1. Taking personal action by standing up to this.
2. Always learn to say “NO”.
3. Practice how to avoid or get out of the situations which feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
4. If problem occurs talk to a grown up whom you truly fully trust: like parents, teachers,
friends, or school counselor.
APPENDIX A
BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
#18 Bonifacio St., Baguio City
Dear Respondent:
Greetings!
The undersigned researchers is conducting a research entitled ‘’PEER PRESSURE
AMONG BAGUIO CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SENIOR HIGH GRADE 11 STUDENTS’’ as a
partial fulfilment for the requirements of PRACTICAL RESEARCH.
In this connection We, the researchers would like to request your most sincere
cooperation in accomplishing the attached questionnaires.
Rest assured that whatever data you provide will be acknowledged and be treated with
utmost confidentiality.
Very truly yours,
Jose, Riz Ann
Felicitas, Shella May
Angayen, Russel Dhin
Sapdoy, Darren Job Noted By:
Mayion, Mildred Mr. Jeff C. Feliciano
Ongalon, Helen Research Adviser
Researchers
APPENDIX B
QUESTIONNAIRE.
The questions and answers in this questionnaire will be treated confidentially. They will not be used other than for research purposes only.
Name: (optional) ___________ Grade Level: ___________Age: _______ Section: ___________Gender: ___________
Instructions: Use check mark in your appropriate and chosen answer.
INFORMATION YES NO
1. Have you ever experienced peer
pressure?
2. Have you ever seen peer pressure in
BCU Senior High School?
3. Have you been involved in this kind of
situation?
4. Peer pressure occurs because of:
Experience
Personality
Appearance
Gang group/Frats
Other: (specify) ____________
5. What are the common causes of peer
pressure?
Family problems
Frightened
Stress in school works/activities
Relationship(romantic)
Belief or behavior
Appropriate behavior
Others: (specify)___________
6. What are the common effects of peer
pressure?
Academic affected
Easily adapt dangerous habits
Engage in using illegal drugs,
liquor
Negative behavior
Distraction in schoolwork’s
Lack of self-confidence
Others: (specify)____________
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