LIVED EXPERIENCES OF STUDENT ASSISTANTS IN TECHNOLOGICAL

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - VISAYAS

Submitted to the Basic Arts and Sciences Department of

Technological University of the Philippines - Visayas

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for the Subject Gender and Society

Submitted by:

BET O2 - 1A

Researchers

Submitted to:

Ms. May F. Olorga

Research Adviser

Technological University of the Philippines - Visayas

Talisay City, Negros Occidental

March 2023
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Objectives of the Study 3

Hypothesis 4

Significance of the Study 5

Scope and Limitations 6

Definition of Terms 7
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Knowledge of the world around us is a product of education in the modern day. A

worldview is formed, and the ability to form and articulate thoughts and perspectives is fostered.

Education is the means by which people learn about the environment, whereas knowledge is

something different as it equips people with the ability to perceive things right. Nowadays,

students, primarily those in college, are often inundated with responsibilities and expectations. In

addition to attending classes and studying for exams, many are also looking for part-time jobs or

internships to make up for shortfalls in various forms of student support,supplementing income

for a better educational experience, or contributing to long-term goals. This gives students a

sense of financial independence and helps them develop skills in budgeting and account

management while allowing them to contribute to meeting their educational costs.

According to (Burgos et al., 2020), many less fortunate young adults are bound to keep

working while pursuing their education. While education is essential as it is the path for success,

not all parents have the finances required to send their children to school and help them

financially. As a result, some students must become working students to support themselves.

Working student is defined as someone who is working while studying. Student assistant is

considered one and is typically responsible for tasks such as monitoring classrooms, helping with

event set-up, or providing administrative support. A position in which a variety of clerical tasks

are performed to maintain departmental operations.

knowledge about the lived experiences of student assistants, whether the student is in a low

socioeconomic level or a high one at the Technological University of the Philippines - Visayas.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to identify the lived experiences of student assistants at the

Technological University of the Philippines - Visayas.

Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. Why do students in Technological University of the Philippines - Visayas apply as

student assistants?

2. How long have these students been student assistants in Technological University of the

Philippines- Visayas?

3. How much are their salaries working as student assistants in Technological University of

the Philippines - Visayas?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages in being a student assistant in Technological

University of the Philippines - Visayas?

5. What are the strategies they use in balancing their studies while working as student

assistants in Technological University of the Philippines - Visayas?

Objectives of the Study

This qualitative research study has six (6) main objectives. These are the following:

● To determine why TUP-V students decided to become student assistants.

● To ascertain the difficulties that TUP-V student assistants face while working and studying.
● To identify the effects of TUPV student assistants on academics while working.

● To determine the advantages of working as a student assistant at TUP-V.

● To identify the disadvantages of working as a student assistant at TUP-V.

● To ascertain the strategies TUPV-students assistants use in balancing work while studying.

Hypothesis

The researchers proposed two hypotheses in this research. The Null Hypothesis (H0) and

Alternative Hypothesis (H1).

H1: There are lived experiences of student assistants in Technological University of the

Philippines –Visayas in terms of their academic performance.

H0: There are no lived experiences of student assistants in Technological University of

the Philippines – Visayas in terms of their academic performance.

Significance of the Study

The result of the study will be beneficial to the following:

Student Assistants. This study would help students who study full-time and work

part-time on campus.

Teachers. This result of the study would be helpful for teachers being knowledgeable of

the experiences of the student assistants. This could help them devise strategies and methods to

further improve the way of learning for students.

Parents. This could provide insight on how their children cope with studying and

working at the same time and how the school provides their children with education.
 Commission on Higher Education. The result of the study would provide insights on

the students in terms of studying and working at the same time and how it affects them. CHED

could use this information and work to develop new and innovative ways in learning.

Future Researchers. The results of this study will be a useful basis for future researchers

who plan on making a related study with different variables.

Scope and Limitations

The main objective of this study is to explore and describe the experiences of a student

assistant in Technological University of the Philippines – Visayas.

The study will solely focus on the lived experiences of student assistants here in

Technological University of the Philippines – Visayas. Twelve (12), 6 males and 6 females

student assistants from Januaryto March 2023 of Technological University of the Philippines -

Visayas will be subjected to answer the question through google forms regarding their

experiences. This result may not be generalized to the whole student of Technological University

of the Philippines - Visayas however, this study will give ideas and conclusions regarding the

Lived Experiences of Students Assistants in Technological University of thePhilippines –

Visayas. In addition, by using approved survey instruments, we are collecting the data needed

through Google forms.

This study will not focus on the personal background of the respondents. Also, this study

will not include the administration and the background and profile of the institution where the

students are enrolled.

For a better understanding of this study, the following terms are defined in the context of

this research.

Student Assistant. Conceptually, it is a position available on many college campuses, The

position is usually part-time and entails a university student working on campus to gain

on-the-job experience(Glassdoor). Operationally, it is one of the many jobs students have in

college.

Students. A person who is studying at a university or other place of higher education

(Lexico Dictionaries, 2020). Operationally, in this study it refers to the students of Technological

University of thePhilippines - Visayas.

Experience. Conceptually, it is something personally encountered, undergone, or lived

through (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). Operationally, it is how the TUPvians encountered or lived

through an event or situation in their education.

Stress. It is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or

thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous (Medline Plus, 1998). Operationally,

due to the studying and working at the same time, student assistants struggled, experienced

emotional turmoil and academic stress with the sudden shift of learning.

Work. Conceptually, to perform or carry through a task requiring sustained effort or

continuous repeated operations (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). Operationally, it is one of the factors

that affect the academic performance of student assistants.

Javelona, Chris Jericho N.

Nem, Caren Joy D.

Rio, Sherah Aaliya I. (FOCAL PERSON)

Rivera, May Ann A.

Tenesio, Jenela B.