Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Cavite
Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II, Maragondon, Cavite

Family Influence in the Choice of

Career Pathways among Grade 10 Students

A Research Study Presented

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of
Practical Research 2

Anglo, Kaizia C.
Erna, Ashley Ann V.
Evangelista, Eric Niño
Loyola, Patricia Anne N.
Pascua, John Carlos Israel D.
Piscal, Mar Jon P.
Tañag, Mecaila M.

Grade 12 HUMSS Malimban

Mrs. Edriza Tomboc Flores

Practical Research 2, Adviser

2023

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 Table of Contents
Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………....................
Dedication……………………………………………………………………………………
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………
Chapter I: The Problem and its Background……………………………………….........
Introduction………………………………………………………………………….
Theoretical Framework………………………………………………………………
Conceptual Framework………………………………………………………………
Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………….…
Hypothesis……………………………………………………………………………
Scope and Delimitation………………………………………………………………
Significance of the study……………………………………………………………..
Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………….
Chapter II: Review of Related Literature
Local Literature………………………………………………………………………
Foreign Literature……………………………………………………………………

Chapter III: Research Design and Methodology

Research Design……………………………………………………………………
Population and Sampling…………………………………………………………...
Respondents of the Study…………………………………………………………..
Research Instruments……………………………………………………………….
Statistical Treatment of Data……………………………………………………….
Chapter IV: Results and Discussion
Chapter V: Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation
Summary of Findings……………………………………………………………….
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………..
References…………………………………………………………………………..
Appendices………………………………………………………………………….

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 Curriculum Vitae …………………………………………………………………...
Acknowledgement
The researchers would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the following people who

supported, helped and guided them in order to make this research successfully:

First of all, to almighty God, for the guidance he offered before, during and after the

research study. The researchers will possibly not finish this study if not because of his guidance

all throughout the process. Our God who continuously give the researchers the knowledge,

strength, wisdom to complete the study.

To the parents and guardians, for they have given moral and financial support to the

researchers in order to complete the research study.

To Mrs. Edriza Tomboc Flores, the research adviser, mainly for her support,

encouragement and guidance she exerted to the researchers as they accomplish this research study.

To the panelists, Mr. Christian Signo, Mrs. Lovelyn Mendoza, and Ms. Shania Riego De

Dios for their productive analyses, suggestions, instructions, comments and recommendations that

helped the researchers to succeed in this research study.

To our adviser Mrs. Marie Conneely D. Villanueva, for giving us a never ending support

and advices to continue our dreams.

Lastly, to our researcher’s family and friends who always understands our situation and

cheers us to make this study even more successful.

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 Dedication
This research study is sincerely dedicated to the following who make this study
conceivable:
Firstly, the researchers’ parents who gave them moral, financial and mental support in
order to properly conduct the study. Dear parents who serve as the researcher’s inspiration and
source of their strength;

To our principal, Madame Aurelia D. Dejan for giving her permission to seek this study.
And also for allowing the researchers to conduct a survey inside the school, To our Practical
Research II Adviser, Mrs. Edriza Tomboc Flores for their endless guidance, encouragement, and
inspiration until the researchers didn’t meet the success and completion of this work.

For the researchers’ adviser and subject teachers who kindly shared their advices,
recommendations and proper guidance all throughout process;

For the researchers’ friends and inspirations for the wide appreciation and

Motivation they bestowed in the development of the study. Who shared knowledge, their

Words of advice and encouragement to the researchers to perform this study successful.
And lastly most importantly to Almighty God, for He provided enough strength, power of mind,
wisdom, protection, skills and healthy life to the researchers all along. All of these will not be
undone because of your guidance

We wish to express here our sincere appreciation and may God bless us all.

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 Abstract
Experiencing different educational and career paths is important for the students as it is

their meaning-making process that is related to their future endeavors. In choosing their paths, it

is not inevitable that family influence can affect the choice of a student in which career pathway

they will take. This study is conducted to determine the family influence and the choice of career

pathways among grade 10 students. The research used correlational methods of research. The

respondents in the study were 246 out of 639 Grade 10 students of Bucal National Integrated

School year 2022-2023 which were chosen using random sampling. A survey questionnaire was

used to gather information from the respondents. To statistically analyzed the data, the researchers

used percentage, weighted mean, Spearman Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, and t-Test

for the Correlation Coefficient r. The result of the study revealed that majority of the surveyed

grade 10 students at Bucal National Integrated School are 15 years old, have a monthly income of

5,000 to 10,000 and the most common strand among the respondents is HUMSS. Further, the age

and monthly income of the respondents have a positive and statistically significant relationship

with family influence in choosing a career path. The researchers recommended that career

counseling should be made available for students, specifically for those in the 15-year-old age

group, as they have a higher likelihood of being influenced by their family in choosing a career

path.

Keywords: Career Pathways, Family Influence

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 Chapter I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction

Every student has always found it difficult to choose a career. Future career decisions are

made while a person is very young. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is the first

question to be asked. A person's job goals fluctuate throughout their life, from childhood through

adolescence. They occasionally changed their decisions as a result of the circumstances that

influenced their decision-making. Every choice leads to a very different future. Having a job that

doesn't match our personalities, abilities, and interests might reduce our productivity and

motivation to live the life we want. Experiencing different educational and career paths is

important for the students as it is their meaning-making process that is related to their future

endeavors. (Skovhus et. Al., 2020)

People still follow the custom that a student should base his profession choice on his

family. Because of these presumptions, students struggle to decide what job path to choose. Will

they choose a profession based on these presumptions or will they choose the profession they want

based on their skills? Because it will have an impact on a student's future, choosing the right career

is crucial. One of the important choices one makes to shape their future is their career. The right

career choice is very important for an individual and leads to a secure future and remarkable

productivity. (Nazli et. Al., 2020).

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 The K–12 program has taken steps to guarantee kids receive the greatest knowledge and a

variety of experiences to develop their talents and make career decisions in order to produce a

generation that is globally competitive in the future. The senior high school, which is a two-year

addition, consists of many tracks. Tracks like (HUMSS) Humanities and Social Science (TVL),

Technical Vocational Livelihood (EIM), Electrical and Installation Maintenance (BPP), Bread and

Pastry Production (ABM), Accountancy, Business and Management (STEM), Science,

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, are examples. Countries need citizens who are able

to make the best use of their talents and make career choices that will help them to be motivated

and productive. (Hievert, 2019).

With all the information given above, it can be interpreted that students nowadays,

especially in choosing their career pathway can be inevitably affected by their family influence.

As an individual is brought up in a family which has close family ties, an individual cannot be

prevented to take the choice of their family members especially their guardian. Further, some of

the individuals do not have any choice to pursue their dream career because most of their parents

or guardians do want them to pursue another course. Due to this, the purpose of the research project

is to determine why it is difficult for students to select a vocation that will enable them to live

better. The study's findings will be useful in understanding more about how families may support

their children when they choose their career route.

Theoretical Framework

According to Vondracek et al., it is recommended developmental contextual viewpoint.

According to Al (2020), counseling psychologists must be aware of the beneficial effects that

families can have and the ways in which they can support career development because people are

most likely to ask their family members for advice when making career decisions. Within four

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 developmental levels (children, adolescents, college students/young adults, and adults), influential

family contextual elements are found. A variety of career constructs were found to be influenced

across the lifespan by both family structure variables (such as parents' occupations) and family

process variables (such as warmth, support, attachment, and autonomy); however, the process by

which families influence career development is complex and is influenced by many contextual

factors, such as race, gender, and age.

Conceptual Framework

Input Process Output

Family Influence • Survey Questions Family Influence and the

• Analysis of Data Choice of Career Pathways
• Interpretation of among Grade 10 Students of
Choice of Career data Bucal National Integrated
Pathways School

Figure 1. Conceptual Paradigm of the Study

The emphasis of this study is the influence of family on the career choice of Grade 10

students. The researchers will focus on how much these families influence the choice of career

pathways of the respondents.

After conducting survey, the researcher will now reflect the results and ponder how much

these families influence the choice of career pathways among Grade 10 students.

Statement of the Problem

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 This study will be conducted to determine the family influence and the choice of career

pathways among grade 10 students.

Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of;

1.1 Age

1.2 Sex

1.3 Family Income

1.3.1 500 below

1.3.2 5,000 – 10,000

1.3.3 Above 10,000

1.4 Career Strand Choice

HUMSS

TVL

STEM

ABM

2. What is the level of family influence to the career pathways of the respondents?

3. Is there a significant relationship between the demographic profile of the respondents and

the level of family influence in their career pathways?

Hypothesis

H0. There is no significant effect between the demographic profile of the respondents and

the level of family influence in their career pathways.

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 H1. There is a significant effect between the demographic profile of the respondents and

the level of family influence in their career pathways

Scope and Delimitation

The main focus of the study is the Family Influence and the choice of career among Grade

10 students Year 2022-2023. This study is limited to all Grade 10 students of Bucal National

Integrated School. Through this study, the researchers aim to determine the possible outcome of

the family influence and the choice of career pathways as this plays a vital role in their future

endeavors and outcomes.

The researchers specifically chose the grade 10 students of Bucal National Integrated

School as their participants. Their year level has the most crucial transitional year towards the

higher levels of education that requires them to have knowledge of their long-term goals. Not only

that, but this year level also tends to be more prone to confusion and panic when it comes to career

choice and paths. For the data gathering procedure, the researchers will be using the traditional

researcher tools. Thus, this study will delimit the students who are not in the grade 10 and are not

currently enrolled in Bucal National Integrated School A. Y. 2022-2023.

Significance of the Study

The result of the study will be a great benefit to the following:

• Department of Education (DepEd) – This study will help them to have well-informed plans

regarding the career guidance to the study.

• Students – The study will add knowledge to the students, and they will have an idea for the

near future that can help them to give a choice or something knowledge about it.

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 • Parents – The parents will be able to monitor their child according to what career choice

they want in the future.

• Future Researchers – The study will also encourage other researchers to do further study

about the topic in other places with different respondents. The findings in the study will

increase the information in the literature about career choice and the family influence to

the students’ career choice.

Definition of Terms

The study with theme: Family Influence and the Choice of Career Pathways among Grade

10 Students of Bucal National Integrated School have been given the following words with its

meaning so that the readers will easily understand itself.

• Career - a job or profession that a senior high school student will pursue in the long run.

• Career Guidance - a comprehensive, developmental program designed to assist students

in making choices for their chosen career pathways.

• Career Pathway - a choice of career for students to pursue in the long run.

• Career Path Benefits - the benefits reaped by the students after choosing a certain career

• Crucial - decisive or critical especially in the success or failure of something.

• Decision making - the process of a student making a decision regarding a career path.

• Parental Support - the support of parents on the career decision of their child.

• Phenomenon - a fact or situation that will be observe among students making a career

choice.

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 • Skills and Abilities - the ability and expertise of a student in doing a certain career or job.

• Socioeconomic level - the level of students socioeconomic life based on their education,

income and type of job.

CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The present study entitled Family Influence and the Choice of Career pathways among

Grade 10 Student of Bucal National Integrated School sought to know what the family influence

and the career choice is and how much it influences the choice of career pathways among Grade

10 student of Bucal National Integrated School. In this chapter, overviews of previous researchers

and articles about that influence the career choice of the students.

Foreign Literature

Career Choices among Social Work Graduates

Career decision-making has attracted research attention, especially choosing careers

among graduates. The association between parents’ education and socioeconomic level and the

educational outcomes of their kids continues to be a fairly common phenomenon in all Western

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nation, despite the historical trend to enhance educational involvement regardless of students’

social origin. Although comparative studies have repeatedly discovered this link among different

countries with vastly different educational systems, nothing is understood about the mechanism

underlying this effect. We make the premise that the structure of the link between parents’

socioeconomic background and students’ academic success may explained by drawing on the idea

that career choosing points are the primary entry points for social background influences. Multiple

results show that there is a positive correlation between environmental, interpersonal, institutional,

external, internal factor and career choice. (Zheng et. al., 2021)

Factors Influencing Youths’ Career Choices

Good career planning leads to life fulfillment however; cultural heritage can conflict with

youths’ personal interests. Career choice is a crucial topic in the developmental lives of teenagers

since it has been linked to both good and negative psychological, physical, and socioeconomic

differences that remain long beyond adolescence into adulthood. The complexity of career

decision-making increases as age increases and younger children are more likely to answer right

away when asked what they will pursue in the future. Youth are motivated by intrinsic factors and

they are driven by their interests especially in certain professions, employments and passions that

are personally satisfying. These factors are related to decisions from one’s self stimulated by

interests, enjoyment, curiosity and pleasure. Culture is also a factor on career choice and because

of the increasing number of transitions of cultures, it is critical to analyze the extent and variety of

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research efforts available in the field of adolescent job choice, particularly in connection to how

cross-cultural movements impact youth career decision making. (Lindsay et. al., 2018)

Career Choices Factors

It was stated that the respondents of this study, who are Indonesian accounting students,

were asked to select their vocations at the outset and complete a questionnaire based on those

selections. The results of this study are factors influencing the job choices of Indonesian

accounting students. By comprehending those elements, this study helps parents, professors, and

colleges prepare their kids for their future employment. The findings suggest that cooperation

between family and the university is necessary. On the one hand, parents should encourage

students to choose jobs that fit their needs and expectations rather than pressuring them to follow

a certain career route. On the other hand, educational institutions must make sure that the caliber

of their graduates meets the demands and expectations of customers. An online poll of Indonesian

accounting students in their final year was used to gather data. Participating in this poll were 358

respondents. Data analysis employed factor analysis. The findings of this study supported each

element that influences accounting students' job decisions. Social values, rewards, job market

security, professional recognition, work environment, and family are some of these variables. It's

interesting to note that the family element is split into two components: family environment and

family support.

The study's results revealed that parental values and family history had a significant impact

on secondary school kids' job decisions. Career decisions made by secondary school students are

greatly influenced by the "prestigious job syndrome." The suggested solutions to the issue of

secondary school kids' career choice received a very strong positive response from the respondents.

Based on these conclusions and its ramifications, recommendations were offered, including that,

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among other things, qualified guidance counselors should provide students with proper

information about career choice. (Nwoka et. al., 2022)

Family Influence

According to Vautero et. al. (2021) this study looked at how family effects profession

choice implementation. It made the assumption that implementation may be measured by goal

progress and satisfaction, and that family influence's goal satisfaction through self-efficacy and

perceived environmental supports or barriers. Three hundred twenty-three college students

completed questionnaires on topics like academic self-efficacy, goal progress, and satisfaction.

They also answered questions about their families' expectations, values, and beliefs. According to

the findings of the path analysis, self-efficacy, support, and expectations from families have an

indirect impact on how students implement their choices. In career interventions, these influences

ought to be taken into account.

Family Influence on Career Trajectories

According to Mtemeri (2019) the study sought to identify parental influence over their

offspring's job paths. The quantitative research strategy informed the investigation. The current

study used a survey design. Surveys were used to get the data. Utilizing descriptive statistics, data

were analyzed. The study's findings indicated that parents had a significant impact on their

children's career paths. Parental involvement in their children's education, both directly and

indirectly, was one way they had an impact. The findings also showed that siblings and other

members of the extended family had an influence, albeit to a lesser degree. The study

recommended that schools incorporate parents in their career development initiatives because it

was discovered that parents play a significant role in their children's professional lives.

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 The study aimed to pinpoint parental impact over the career prospects of their children.

The investigation was informed by the quantitative research strategy. A survey design was adopted

for the present investigation. The data were collected using surveys. Data were examined using

descriptive statistics. The results of the study showed that parents significantly influenced their

children's job choices. One method parent made a difference was by their direct and indirect

involvement in their children's education. The results also indicated that, albeit to a lesser extent,

siblings and other family members in the extended family had an impact. Because parents play a

key role in their children's professional careers, the study recommended that schools include

parents in their career development activities.

Local Studies

Students’ Job Decisions

According to the study of Basinilio (2019) demonstrates the part, effects, influence, and

engagement of family in ABM students' career decisions. Family had a significant impact on ABM

students' career decisions. While some are urged to work for the family business, others must look

for greater employment prospects in the future. For students, the effect of family members on

profession choice provides both extrinsic and intrinsic drive. Every student's life included making

a critical decision about their career. The decision a student makes about their career path could

make or break them in the near future, thus it is carefully considered. In this study, the researcher

looked into how General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School's ABM students' job decisions

were affected by family engagement and influence.

Career Guidance and Assessments

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 There are numerous roles and benefits of career guidance and assessment especially in

career decision-making. These benefits are weaknesses and strengths would be evaluated, interests

identified, matching interests and possible career options, identifications of the most suitable

careers and the analysis of one’s personality and advice on career choices. These factors are aiming

to help the students to make wiser, more accurate and passionate decision-making regarding their

future careers which contributes to the country’s high employment rate of 95.5% and has a very

well-developed IT sector. However, the lack of involvement from the parents’ side is a common

influence when discussing the career choices made by their children. Due to this, there are limited

relevant role models for the students to follow and people that can facilitate their decision which

is especially important to avoid wasting time especially in taking up programs.

Factors of Career Choices among High School Students

Career can be considered as the regular occupation or profession that one does for a living.

Career choice is the employment with the most positive valence among the many types of job

value. Career planning is critical for a tranquil existence and a high quality of life. It serves as the

foundation for an individual's future existence, social recognition, and finally helps to the growth

of a country via the effective deployment of human resources. Studies show that students choose

their courses depending on its demand, place of the future work and work that will fit the degree

that they got. Career guidance helps a lot in making career choices for the students and gender has

the least influence in students’ career choices. Furthermore, peer advices and encouragements play

a vital role especially in students’ choices of careers. (Farin, et. al., 2021)

Career Choices of Senior High School Students

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 Adolescents are those that are in the period preceding adulthood: those who have already

reached puberty but not yet adult which at this stage, these individuals are said to be going through

the period of adolescent. Their decision-making especially in their careers are often influenced by

the media, peers, and because of their little to no knowledge of what they actually like, they go

through a series of uncertainty and because of this, they also have no idea where to get help on

how to choose a career. Also, even if you are a freshman or sophomore, now is the time to begin

thinking about your life beyond college because various people choose jobs for various reasons.

But, most of the people look for jobs that will pay well since everyone needs money for the basics

such as food, clothes, accommodation, education, recreation and others. People are interactive

creatures, they enjoy using their skills, talents and working hard. Most of the students don’t do

adequate research for their own career nor do they receive adequate directions from their school

guidance coordinators.

Early Career Choices Influence Personality

Early life career choices are associated with shifts in personality or influence on the young

adults’ personality throughout the progressive years. There are adolescents that enter

apprenticeships or other vocational programs while the others continued in school and entered the

labor market after attending higher education. Due to this, self-reported conscientiousness

increased for those who pursued vocational training and employment rather than those in the

academe. However, those on the vocational track expressed lesser interest in engaging in scientific,

business or entrepreneurial activities. In other words, these former students are progressively

losing interest on the jobs that are being catered by taking certain programs in college. This is the

strongest evidence that the path that an adolescent choose may change their approach and or

personality.

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 CHAPTER 3

Research Design and Methodology

This chapter presents the methods that were employed to achieve research objectives. The

chapter describes the method which was used in this research such as research design, research

locale, subject of analysis, sampling procedure, instrumentation, data gathering, and analytical

framework.

Research Design

In this study, the research use correlational methods of research. It allowed them to

understand what the influence of family on the career choice of students is. It also helps the

research to know the level of influence of family on the career of Grade 10 students.

Population and Sampling

The researchers used Random sampling. In this technique, the researchers will get random

samples in population which composed of Grade 10 students of Bucal National Integrated School.

Through Slovin’s formula, the researchers computed the needed sample size for the data gathering.

𝑁
𝑛 = 1+𝑁𝑒 2

Equation 1: The Slovin Formula used to determine the sample size

Where: n = sample size

N = population size

e = the margin of error

For the computation of the sample size:

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 𝑁
𝑛=
1 + 𝑁𝑒 2

639
𝑛=
1 + (639)(0.05)2

639
𝑛=
2.60

𝑛 = 246

After the computation of the sample size, the research computed the percentage of

distributions in each section.

Equation 2: The percentage formula for the sample distribution

For the computation of the percentage:

𝐹
𝑃= 𝑥 100%
𝑁

246
𝑃 = 639 𝑥 100%

P = 38%

Therefore, the number of sample distribution of students per section are shown in the table:

Population Sample
Grade 10 Section
Zara 42 17
Badillo 32 13
Bocalan 62 23
Camerino 63 24
Campos 63 24
Maliksi 63 24

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 Montano 63 24
Remulla 63 24
Revilla 64 25
Rodriguez 62 24
Velasco 63 24
TOTAL 639 246

Respondents of the Study

The respondents in this study were 246 out of 639 Grade 10 students of Bucal National

Integrated School year 2022-2023.

Research Instruments

In order to gather reliable data for study, a set of questions regarding the factors that affect

the Grade 10 student’s choice of career pathways. It contains the question about family, and what

are its influence it has on the career choice of the students.

Data Gathering Procedures

The procedure for data collection is through survey questionnaire. The researcher

administered the instruments to Grade 10 students. Each respondent was encouraged to respond

honestly to each question. The survey was conducted during the break time for the students to

avoid the disruption of classes.

Statistical Treatment of Data

To interpret the data effectively, the researcher used the following statistical treatment:

1. The Slovin Formula is used to determine the sample size

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 𝑁
Formula: 𝑛 = 1+𝑁𝑒 2

Where:

n = sample size

N = population size

e = the margin of error

2. Percentage - this will be employed to convert the data into percentage.

Formula: P for the computation of the percentage:

𝐹
𝑃= 𝑥 100%
𝑁

Where:

P = percentage

F = frequency

N = total number of respondents

100% = constant value

3. Weighted mean- this statistical tool was used to compute the weight of the responses in the

questionnaire assigned by the respondents during the actual data gathering procedure.

The formula for the weighted mean is as follows:

∑𝐹𝑊
𝑊𝑀 = 𝑁

Where:

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 WM = Weighted mean

∑ = Summation symbol

F= Frequency of each option

W= Assigned weight

N = Total number of frequencies

The following are the corresponding verbal interpretations for the weighted mean

Weighted means/ equivalent Corresponding Remarks

3.26 - 4.00 Strongly Agree

2.51 – 3.25 Agree

1.76 – 2.50 Disagree

1.00 - 1.75 Strongly Disagree

4. Likert Scale – the following Likert scales serve as the guide for interpreting the data

gathered.

Scale Weighted means/ equivalent Corresponding Remarks

4 3.26 - 4.00 Strongly Agree

3 2.51 - 3.25 Agree

2 1.76 -2.50 Disagree

1 1.00 - 1.75 Strongly Disagree

5. Spearman Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. This was used to test the correlation

between the two variables involved

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 𝑁Σ𝑥𝑦 − Σ𝑥 Σ𝑦
𝑟  =  
√(𝑁 Σ𝑥 2 − (Σ𝑥)2 )(𝑁 Σ𝑦 2 − (Σ𝑦)2 )

Where:

N = number of pairs

Σ = summation symbol

x = score for the first variable

y = score for the second variable

6. t-Test for the Correlation Coefficient r. This was utilized to test the null hypothesis stated

in study using the computed value of coefficient r.

𝑟  −  𝑝
𝑡  =    ;  𝑑𝑓 = 𝑛 − 2
√1  −  𝑟 2
𝑛  −  2

Where:

t = computed t-score

r = computed correlation coefficient r

p = p-value from the table or critical values

n = number of pairs

df = degrees of f

Chapter IV

Results and Discussion

Table 1.1

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 Frequency and Percentages Distribution of the Respondents in terms of their Age

Age Frequency Percentage

14 29 12%

15 146 59%

16 61 25%

17 10 4%

Total 246 100%

Table 1 shows the frequency and percentages distribution of the respondents' age. As

shown in the table, the age 15 has the highest frequency of 146 and a percentage of 59%. This is

followed by the age of 16 which has the frequency of 61 and a percentage of 25%. Second to the

last is the age 14 having 29 as frequency and 12 as percentage. Last and the least in numbers is the

age 17 which has 10 frequency and a percentage of 4%.

This reveals the definite age range of the Grade 10 students in Bucal National Integrated

School.

Table 1.2

Frequency and Percentages Distribution of the Respondents in terms of their Gender

Gender Frequency Percentage

Male 96 39%

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 Female 150 61%

Total 246 100%

Table 2 shows the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents’ gender. As

shown in the table, the female respondents have the highest frequency of 150 and a percentage of

61%, while the male respondents have a frequency of 96 and a percentage of 39% only.

Table 1.3

Frequency and Percentages Distribution of the Respondents in terms of their Family Income

Family Income Frequency Percentage

Below 5,000 72 29%

5,000 - 10,000 123 50%

Above 10,000 51 21%

Total 246 100%

Table 1.3 shows the frequency and percentages distribution of the respondents’ monthly

income. As shown on the table, the range of 5,000 to 10,000 has the highest frequency having 123

and 50% as a percentage. Second is the range of below 7,000 which has a frequency of 72 and a

percentage of 29%. Last and the least in number is the range of above 10,000 having 51 as

frequency and 21% as percentage.

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 Table 1.4

Frequency and Percentages Distribution of the Respondents in terms of their Strand

Strand Frequency Percentage

ABM 63 26%

HUMSS 72 29%

TVL 60 24%

STEM 51 21%

Total 246 100%

Table 1.4 shows the frequency and percentages distribution of the respondents' strand. As

shown in the table, the HUMSS strand has the highest frequency of 72 and a percentage of 29%.

This is followed by the ABM strand having a frequency of 63 and a percentage of 26%. Third in

the list are the TVL strand with a frequency of 60 and 24% as a percentage. Last and the least in

numbers is the STEM strand with 51 as a frequency and 21% as a percentage.

Table 2

The Level of Family Influence to the Career Pathways of the Respondent

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 Verbal
Weighted
Item Interpretatio
Mean
n

1. My father influenced me into the career I want to

2.74 Agree
pursue.

2. My mother was influential to the career I want to

2.77 Agree
pursue.

3. The family business is a factor in my choosing a

2.58 Agree
career.

4. The dominant profession in my family is also my

2.66 Agree
preferred career.

5. Information I got from my parents helped me to

3.19 Agree
choose a career.

6. My father's career had an impact on my choice of

2.53 Agree
career.

7. My mother's career had an effect on my choice of

2.61 Agree
career.

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 8. Older siblings had an influence on my career choice. 2.41 Disagree

9. An extended family member was influential on the

2.59 Agree
career that I chose.

10. My friend/s was/were influential in the career that I

2.60 Agree
chose.

Average Weighted Mean 2.67 Agree

Table 2 shows the level of family influence to the career pathways of the respondents. As

shown on the table, the “information I got from my parents helped me to choose a career” has the

highest weighted mean of 3.19 with a verbal interpretation of Agree. This means that the students

acknowledged their parents to choose their career. This is followed by the “My mother was

influential to the career I want to pursue” (WM=2.77), “My father influenced me into career I want

to pursue” (WM = 2.74), “The dominant profession in my family is also my preferred career”

(WM=2.66), “My friend/s was/were influential on the career that I chose” (WM=2.61), “My

mother's career had an effect on my choice of career” (WM=2.61), “An extended family member

was influential on the career that I chose” (WM=2.59), “The family business is a factor in my

choosing a career” (WM=2.58), and “My father's career had an impact on my choice of career”

(WM=2.53) with the same verbal interpretations of Agee. While the item “Older siblings had

influence on my career choice” has the least weighted mean of (WM=2.41) with a verbal

interpretation of disagreement.

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 Overall, the respondents had the average weighted mean of 2.67 and a verbal interpretation

of agreement. Which could be gleaned that the student-respondents acknowledge that they are

influenced by their family in choosing their career path.

Table 3

Test of Significant Relationship Between the Profile of the Respondents And the Level of Family

Influence in their Career Pathways

Age Gender Family Strand

Item
Income

1. My father influenced me into the r 0.142 0.025 0.073 0.036

career I want to pursue.

p 0.025 0.687 0.249 0.564

2. My mother was influential to the r 0.144 0.060 0.059 0.009

career I want to pursue.

p 0.024 0.344 0.355 0.877

3. The family business is a factor in r 0.142 0.105 0.101 0.004

my choosing a career.
p 0.025 0.101 0.113 0.944

4. The dominant profession in my r 0.078 0.007 0.078 0.034

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family is also my preferred career.
p 0.221 0.908 0.222 0.596

5. Information I got from my parents r 0.008 0.007 0.007 0.005

helped me to choose a career.

p 0.894 0.906 0.902 0.931

6. My father's career had an impact on r 0.086 0.032 0.035 0.056

my choice of career.
p 0.175 0.615 0.585 0.381

7. My mother's career had an effect on r 0.038 0.001 0.074 0.083

my choice of career.
p 0.549 0.982 0.247 0.193

8. Older siblings had an influence on r 0.024 0.109 0.116 0.052

my career choice.
p 0.706 0.087 0.070 0.416

9. An extended family member was r 0.016 0.111 0.065 0.060

influential on the career that I chose.

p 0.798 0.082 0.309 0.348

10. My friend/s was/were influential r 0.054 0.002 0.095 0.106

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in the career that I chose.
p 0.396 0.969 0.136 0.097

Overall
r 0.137 0.042 0.131 0.039

p 0.032 0.506 0.040 0.539

This research is conducted to determine if the Age, Gender, Monthly Income, and Strand

correlates to the family influence in choosing the career path of the respondents. It is hypothesized

that the profile of the respondents will be positively associated. Results show that the item “My

father influenced me into career I want to pursue” (r=0.142), “My mother was influential to the

career I want to pursue” (r=0.144), and “The family business is a factor in my choosing a career”

(r=0.142) are statistically significant and has a positive very low relationship with age. This means

that the higher the age, the higher also the influence of their father, their mother, and their family

business in choosing their career path.

Furthermore, the table reveals that the overall value of age (r=0.137), and monthly income

(r=0.131) has a statistically significant positive very low relationship with family influence. Which

could be gleaned that the higher the age and monthly income, the higher also the influence of their

family in choosing their career path. On the other hand, the gender (r=0.042), and strand (0.039)

are not statistically significant with a positive very low relationship with family influence.

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 CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter presented the summary of research and the results of the study are explained and

interpreted. It also discusses the conclusion of the study as well as the recommendations that would help

improving the study. The following conclusion is based on the findings of the study, it may lead to incorrect

assumptions but still, it is from the reliable and relevant procedure.

Summary of findings

Majority of the surveyed grade 10 students at Bucal National Integrated School are 15 years old,

making up 59% of the respondents. The second most common age is 16, comprising 25% of the

respondents. The majority of the students have a monthly income of 5,000 to 10,000, making up 50% of

the respondents. The second most common income range is below 7,000, making up 29% of the

respondents. The most common strand among the students is HUMSS, making up 29% of the respondents,

followed by ABM at 26%, TVL at 24%, and STEM at 21%.

The age and monthly income of the respondents have a positive and statistically significant

relationship with family influence in choosing a career path. This means that as the age and monthly income

of the respondents increases, the influence of their father, mother and family business in choosing their

career path also increases. On the other hand, gender and strand do not have a significant relationship with

family influence in choosing a career path. The research supports the hypothesis that the profile of the

respondents will be positively associated with family influence in choosing a career path, specifically in

terms of age and monthly income.

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 Majority of the surveyed students at Bucal National Integrated School acknowledge that their

family played a role in their career choice.

Conclusion

Based on the findings of the study the conclusion was drawn:

The conclusion that can be made from the data is that a majority of the surveyed grade 10 students

at Bucal National Integrated School are 15 years old and have a monthly income of 5,000 to 10,000. The

most common strand among the students is HUMSS. Age and monthly income have a positive and

statistically significant relationship with family influence in choosing a career path, meaning that as age

and monthly income increases, the influence of family members in choosing a career path also increases.

Gender and strand do not have a significant relationship with family influence in choosing a career path.

Additionally, the majority of the surveyed students at Bucal National Integrated School acknowledged that

their family played a role in their career choice.

Recommendation

Based on the data and conclusions, some recommendations that can be made include:

1. Career counseling should be made available for students, specifically for those in the 15-year-old

age group, as they have a higher likelihood of being influenced by their family in choosing a career

path.

2. The school can also offer more financial literacy classes and programs for students from lower-

income families, as it can be inferred that their family income may play a role in their career

choices.

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3. The school may also consider offering more career guidance and resources for students in the

HUMSS strand, as they have a higher representation among the surveyed students.

4. The school can also encourage students to consider the impact of the family's business and

profession on their career choices and explore other options.

5. The school can also encourage students to seek guidance and advice from other sources such as

peers and extended family members.

6. The school may also consider conducting follow-up studies on the students' career choices after

graduation to see if the factors discussed in this study have an effect on their career development

and choices over time.

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APPENDICES

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Cavite
Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II, Maragondon, Cavite

Part I.

Name (Optional):

Age:

Sex:

Family Income:

a. 500 below

b. 5,000 - 10, 000

c. Above 10,000

Strand:

➢ TVL

➢ HUMSS

➢ STEM

➢ ABM

Scale:

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 4 - Strongly Agree

3 - Agree

2 - Disagree

1 – Agree

Part II.
Instructions: Please fill out the details needed and check the box that best describes your answer.

Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly

Statement Agree Disagree
(4) (3) (2) (1)
1. My father influenced me into a

career I want to pursue.

2. My mother was influential in the

career I wanted to pursue.

3. The family business is a factor in

my choosing a career.

4. The dominant profession in my

family is also my preferred career.

5. Information I got from my parents

helped me to choose a career.

6. My father's career had an impact

on my choice of career.

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 7. My mother's career influenced my

choice of career.

8. Older siblings had an influence on

my career choice.

9. An extended family member was

influential on the career that I chose.

10. My friend/s was/were influential

on the career that I chose.

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A
DIVISION OF CAVITE
BUCAL NATIONAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Bucal 2, Maragondon, Cavite

PERLITA A. VILLANUEVA, Ph.D.

Principal IV
Bucal National Integrated School

Dear Madame:

Greetings!

The students of Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences of Bucal National Integrated School are carrying out a
research study entitled “ Family Influence in the Choice of Career Pathways among Grade 10 Students” in Bucal
National Integrated School.

Regarding this matter, we would like to ask the permission of your good office to allow us to conduct a survey. Starting
from November 21 onwards on the vacant time available for both the researchers and the respondents.

We are hoping for your favorable response to this request. Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours,

Patricia Anne N. Loyola Mecaila M. Tañag

Researcher Researcher

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Kaizia C. Anglo Eric Niño Evangelista

Researcher Researcher

Mar Jon P. Piscal Marco Vincent V. Linezo

Researcher Researcher

Noted by:

EDRIZA T. FLORES
Teacher II – Research Adviser

Approved by Requested:

PERLITA A. VILLANUEVA, Ph.D.

Principal IV

CURRICULUM VITAE

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KAIZIA C. ANGLO
Tulay B, Maragondon, Cavite
+63919-424-1146
[email protected]

EDUCATION

➢ Senior High School

Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II Maragondon, Cavite
2021 - Present

➢ Junior High School

Maragondon National High School
Garita I A, Maragondon, Cavite
2017- 2021

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 ➢ Elementary
Marcelo D. Samaniego Elementary School
Bucal IV-B, Maragondon, Cavite
2011 - 2017

PERSONAL DATA:

Age : 19 years old

Birthdate : January 7, 2004
Birthplace : Bucal IV-B, Maragondon, Cavite
Civil Status : Single
Sex : Female
Nationality : Filipino

ASHLEY ANN V. ERNA

Malainen Luma, Naic, Cavite
+63945-726-7830
[email protected]

EDUCATION

➢ Senior High School

Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II, Maragondon, Cavite
2021 - Present

➢ Junior High School

Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II, Maragondon, Cavite

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 2017- 2021

➢ Elementary
Jovita Yuvienco Elementary School
Malainen Luma, Naic, Cavite
2010 - 2017

PERSONAL DATA:

Age : 18 years old

Birthdate : November 16, 2004
Birthplace : Malainen Luma, Naic, Cavite
Civil Status : Single
Sex : Female
Nationality : Filipino

ERIC NIÑO T. EVANGELISTA

San Miguel-B, Maragondon, Cavite
+63930-363-4006
[email protected]

EDUCATION

➢ Senior High School

Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II Maragondon, Cavite
2021 - Present

➢ Junior High School

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 Maragondon National High School
Garita I A, Maragondon, Cavite
2017- 2021

➢ Elementary
San Miguel-B Elementary School
San Miguel-B, Maragondon, Cavite
2010 - 2017

PERSONAL DATA:

Age : 18 years old

Birthdate : December 28, 2004
Birthplace : Maragondon, Cavite
Civil Status : Single
Sex : Male
Nationality : Filipino

PATRICIA ANNE N. LOYOLA

Muzon, Naic, Cavite
+63951-276-9959
[email protected]

EDUCATION

➢ Senior High School

Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II Maragondon, Cavite
2021 - Present

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 ➢ Junior High School
Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II, Maragondon, Cavite
2017- 2021

➢ Elementary
Muzon Elementary School
Muzon, Naic, Cavite
2010 - 2017

PERSONAL DATA:

Age : 17 years old

Birthdate : June 28, 2005
Birthplace : Muzon, Naic, Cavite
Civil Status : Single
Sex : Female
Nationality : Filipino

JOHN CARLOS ISRAEL D. PASCUA

Sapang 1, Ternate, Cavite
+63910-863-0551
[email protected]

EDUCATION

➢ Senior High School

Bucal National Integrated School

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 Bucal II Maragondon, Cavite
2021 - Present

➢ Junior High School

Ternate Integrated National High School
Ternate, Cavite
2017- 2021

➢ Elementary
Ternate Central Elementary School
Ternate, Cavite
2011 - 2017

PERSONAL DATA:

Age : 17 years old

Birthdate : August 8, 2005
Birthplace : Sapang 1, Ternate, Cavite
Civil Status : Single
Sex : Male
Nationality : Filipino

MARJON P. PISCAL
Muzon, Naic, Cavite
+63969-522-6632
[email protected]

EDUCATION

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 ➢ Senior High School
Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II Maragondon, Cavite
2021 - Present

➢ Junior High School

Maragondon National High School
Garita I A, Maragondon, Cavite
2017- 2021

➢ Elementary
Muzon Elementary School
Muzon, Naic, Cavite
2010 - 2017

PERSONAL DATA:

Age : 19 years old

Birthdate : September 7, 2005
Birthplace : Catanauan, Quezon
Civil Status : Single
Sex : Male
Nationality : Filipino

MECAILA M. TAÑAG
Malainen Luma, Naic, Cavite
+63953-100-3812
[email protected]

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EDUCATION

➢ Senior High School

Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II Maragondon, Cavite
2021 - Present

➢ Junior High School

Bucal National Integrated School
Bucal II, Maragondon, Cavite
2017- 2021

➢ Elementary
Jovita Yuvienco Elementary School
Malainen Luma, Naic, Cavite
2010 – 2017

PERSONAL DATA:

Age : 19 years old

Birthdate : October 17, 2003
Birthplace : Malainen Luma, Naic, Cavite
Civil Status : Single
Sex : Female
Nationality : Filipino

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