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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
The Philippines has always been infamous for its bad traffic. Traffic congestion
refers to the common urban condition where vehicles move slowly, journeys take
longer, and lines of cars grow due to overloaded roadways. It is a global issue
limiting extracurricular activities (Singh & Reddy, 2021). To mitigate these effects,
systems for their daily commute to and from school (Balabanian, 2020). Yet even
though transportation offers convenient school access for many students, it also has
notable drawbacks. It can be quite stressful (El-Geneidy et al., 2015), and several
experts argue that lengthy journeys can adversely impact students' academic
performance. This is even made worse with the problem of traffic congestion
(Hameed et al., 2022; Heissel et al., 2022). Studies show that students who travel
longer to reach their schools not only experience reduced sleep but also correlated
with lower academic achievement due to reduced study time. Essentially, study
suggests that the longer students are in transit, the more their education and
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According to Philstar (2022), every year in Manila alone, ninety-eight (98) hours
are lost due to traffic or more than four days that Filipinos spend in the Metro's
infamous traffic jams every year. This level of traffic has considerable impacts on
both societies, the economy and individual lives. The school commuting times and
modes also disproportionate impact students with lower well-being scores when
faced with increased commuting times suggesting a need for targeted urban
enhance the well-being of these vulnerable groups (Ding & Feng, 2022).
This study aims to establish and raise awareness among readers and the
study also looks at the different perspectives of students who are required to
gather data through a survey to collect information about the certain topic as well as
The study by Ariola et al. (2019) examined the influence of traffic on the school
study identified three key areas impacted by traffic: regular attendance and timely
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productivity. The findings indicate that traffic contributes to lower academic outcomes
primarily due to the stress associated with commuting delays. Furthermore, the
which in turn can result in lower quiz scores and diminished academic performance
(Ariola et al., 2019). The Ministry of Education and Vocational Trainings should
ensure proper transportation systems for students in big cities, reschedule school
timetables to avoid ant-social practices, and conduct further studies on the impact of
In addition to this, and considering the country's and Tacloban's local traffic
these situations impact students' academic lives in the local context. For students
various global contexts (Heissel et al., 2020; Hameed et al., 2022), and others have
noted the broader society repercussions of traffic (Mfungo, 2020), there is a lack of
localized insight into how these issues manifest in the unique setting of Tacloban.
conceptual findings to guides the research, prevents mistakes, and helps the
researcher focus on the project goals to develop practical ways for enhancing the
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educational experience while addressing the obstacles posed by traffic congestion.
Therefore, to better understand the scope of traffic's effects and to guide future
interventions that could lessen these negative outcomes, this study intends to
3. What are the coping techniques to reduce the problems caused by traffic to the
students?
The result of this study, the impact of traffic on the academic performance of
Students. This study will help to further expand their knowledge of the different
effects of traffic on their academic performance, one of this is what the students get
from their daily commute every time the students go to school. This will also serve as
a guide on how they can solve the effects caused by traffic which is the main reason
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why students are late for their classes and affect their academic performance in
class.
Authorities. This study can give more attention to the administration of the problems
faced by students caused by traffic that affects their school attendance especially
their academic performance. It will also help to find a good solution to reduce it by
Teachers. Teachers will have knowledge of the impact of traffic on the time students
arrive at their respective classrooms, which is why their students are sometimes late
for class. This study will also serve as information for them to expand their
understanding and to allow students who experience this situation to still enter the
class.
Future Researchers. The basis and point of view provided by this research will
enable them to explore ways to make this study better. They can also come up with
questions that did not answer by the study, and that is their goal to solve the arisen
problem.
significant results, this study will be limited to grade 11 ABM students of ACLC
College of Tacloban. Students from other grade levels or private schools will not be
pupils in various strands. This study only concerns Grade 11 ABM students of how
descriptive research design and will use survey questionnaires allowing for a
Grade 11 ABM students from ACLC College of Tacloban. This method allows the
Conceptual Framework
achievement
This study aims to investigate the correlation between traffic conditions and
academic performance, examining whether factors like commute time, stress from
The goal is to provide insights into how external factors, specifically related to traffic,
Theoretical Framework
framework for understanding traffic congestion, a prevalent issue in urban areas like
Tacloban City. As cities continue to expand and traffic congestion worsens, its
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Grade 11 ABM students at ACLC Tacloban are significantly affected by traffic
congestion, as it can lead to delays in their commute, increased stress levels, and
disruptions to their daily routines. These challenges can have a detrimental effect on
their academic performance and overall well-being, highlighting the need to address
the issue effectively. Applying Kerner's theory to the context of ACLC Tacloban
allows for a deeper exploration of how traffic congestion affects Grade 11 ABM
students. By understanding the dynamic nature of traffic flow and its impact on
students' daily lives, educators and policymakers can develop targeted interventions
to alleviate the adverse effects of congestion. This may include implementing flexible
Definition of terms
activities, and overall lower academic achievement. The stress and fatigue from
navigating traffic may also contribute to decreased focus during study sessions.
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Traffic jam. A large number of vehicles close together and unable to move or
provide a framework for the movement of people and goods (Dan, n. d.). In this
study, it a term used consists of the fixed installations including roads, railways,
airways, waterways, canals and pipelines and terminals such as airports, railway
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CHAPTER II
In this chapter, researchers highlight some of the literature and studies that
gathered through study according to the specific research area. In this chapter also it
explores and analyze on how traffic congestion affects the academic performance of
the students especially the students in senior high school settings; grade 11 ABM in
Foreign Literature
every morning and going home every night. In the international setting of this study,
according to (Kim, 2015) an average person wastes fifty-four (54) hours a year in
traffic and that’s a lot of time and by spending plentiful of time in traffic there’s a lot of
things that can happen. Although it is something we all detest, traffic jams are
between traffic and the economy goes far deeper than that. Consider your day and
the potential effects of traffic on it. You are able to be late for class as a result of it. It
may cause you to feel anxious before you reach at your school or university, which
people specially to those students who doesn’t live nearby the vicinity of their
schools, because they got stuck on traffic every day. Traffic congestion can also
the grading system it is important because students who skip their subjects because
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of traffic congestion miss out a whole lesson or an activity. He also stated that
students missed first periods in the morning, because of difficulty to get a ride to
school and others escape afternoon sessions so they can avoid rush hour traffic and
school administrators have agreed that transport problems does affect students
school attendance. The research revealed that among the main transport problems
are the location of the students’ residents are too far away from the school were the
students are enrolled, traffic jams, and unpolish public transit causing a mishap on
the route for certain hours for students who travel toward urban zone.
transportation, the growth of people, nations, regions, and the entire planet will be
severely constrained. Road expansion, collisions, high traffic on the same route, and
many people creating traffic jams are the main causes of traffic congestion. Their
tardiness causes them to miss a large chunk of their classes, which adds up and
finally depletes their drive even more. Students spend less time on homework and
lesson review when they get home later than planned. Even worse, individuals run
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Local Literature
In the local setting of the study, as stated by Lamudi (2019) students' attendance
rules are crucial for maintaining good grades, but being stuck in a gridlock adds
stress. Tardiness causes missed lessons, affecting motivation and limiting time for
review and assignment work. Staying up late can also lead to sleep deprivation.
students. It leads to long commutes, punctuality issues, and stress, which can hinder
academic progress, extract valuable time, and increase stress levels. Students often
face a heavy mental toll due to the fear of being late and frustration over
Pangalanan (2023) wrote “ The trouble with traffic congestion is not just the
time it takes, but the time is takes away. It is about minutes wasted, and moments
missed. Moments that could have been spent with friends and family. Memories that
could have been made. The tragedy of traffic is not the journey delayed, but the life
deferred’”. In addition to that according to the 2022 Traffic Index, Manila's capital was
the ninth most congested city in the world. In Metro Manila last year, the average
time for a Filipino to travel 10 kilometers was 27 minutes. That is the same as
completing four and a half laps of the UP academic oval at a consistent pace of six
minutes each. A very poor performance from the motor, but an excellent pace for
man.
passengers on train rides alone. A long queue of people is a terrible sight that the
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riding public is used to seeing during rush hour, but it doesn't mean they grew
indifferent to them. Long lines in train stations and bus stops are indicative of the
lack of efficient public transport, made worse by traffic caused by private cars
dominating public thorough fares. It's also common to see people making do
withstanding inside a bus that has reached its passenger limit, if only to reach their
destination on time. Never mind arriving at work haggard, it's better than being late
classes fully implemented after two years of distance learning, students are being
transport system, as seen in ridiculously long lines at ticketing booths and PUV
stations.
Traffic congestion can lead to significant delays, increased stress, fatigue, and
Students may miss classes, important discussions, and interactions, which can
hinder their progress. The fear of being late can also exacerbate stress, affecting
cognitive abilities and memory retention. Chronic fatigue can lead to decreased
Foreign Studies
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According to the study of (cet al., 2023) entitled The Effect of Traffic Jam on
claimed that traffic jam is a problem that is quite complicated in the community. The
volume of transportation passing by on the highway is a trigger for traffic jam. This
unresolved traffic jam is causing stress to road users. Traffic congestion significantly
This affects their cognitivce abilities, making it difficult to concentrate and engage in
active learning. This further compound the stress, turning their educational
aspirations into a constant cycle of pressure and tension. Addressing this issue is
stressful situations.
by David H. Kaplan and Thomas Clapper (n.d) around Kent State University in Ohio,
United States, they claimed that traditional traffic management aims to improve
congestion by expanding vehicular capacity, but this can be expensive and conflict
demand by applying congestion patterns and causes to their planning goals through
internal solutions like parking management, class scheduling, special activities, and
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transportation, encouraging active transportation, implementing carpooling and
These strategies can help reshape urban mobility and reduce congestion.
jeopardizing both their current achievements and prospects. The wasted time,
parental involvement create an environment that inhibits holistic learning and growth.
address traffic congestion and seek sustainable solutions to ensure that students
Local Studies
investigated. The research focused on the prevalence of students who commute, the
commuting time and academic performance. The study was cross-sectional and
included students aged eighteen (18) and above from various academic strands,
including STEM and HUMSS. A total of one hundred (100) students participated in
and multiple factors such as physical challenges, stress levels, accident rates, and
sleep patterns. Students with longer commute times faced more physical issues,
higher stress, and a greater likelihood of accidents. Additionally, these students often
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experienced sleep loss more frequently compared to those with shorter commutes.
The significant finding of the study was that academic performance was negatively
achievement and less study time. These results demonstrate the negative effects
performance.
Sur entitled Traffic Congestion: Its Effects to Senior High School Students they
claimed that traffic congestion is a significant issue for students, causing stress,
anger, and anxiety. They often miss their first-class period and lessons, but cope by
congestion is to wake up early, allowing them to prepare for school, attend classes
As stated in the study entitled The Effects of Plaguing Traffic on Metro Manila to
Fiesta (2019) the researcher focused on the various problems encountered by the
students because of continuous aggravating traffic within Metro Manila. Since most
of the students uses transportation in their everyday life and most of them
encounters traffic. The study also examined the different repercussions of traffic on
the students Physically, Mentally and Academically. De Fiesta (2019) claimed that
Manila and academic performance. Students are cutting classes to avoid heavy
traffic, but there are solutions to minimize its effects. The worst traffic situation in the
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Traffic congestion poses a grave threat to students' academic performance,
jeopardizing both their current achievements and prospects. The wasted time,
parental involvement create an environment that inhibits holistic learning and growth.
address traffic congestion and seek sustainable solutions to ensure that students
many students, including ACLC Tacloban's grade 11 ABM students. It can cause
various issues in their daily lives as well as their performance in school. Researchers
believe that the findings of the present study can be utilized to create more
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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
The researchers will use the descriptive type of research with structured
questionnaires as the main instrument for gathering the data which are designed to
determine the Impact of traffic on the academic performance with the help of Grade
light on current issues or problems through a process of data collection that enables
them to describe the situation more completely than what's possible without
employing this method." The researchers can derive meaning from the collected data
using this research method, and recommendations for tasks are provided.
school that was established in 1986. ACLC stands for AMA Computer Learning
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Center, as it was originally a computer training center offering skill-based courses on
computer hardware and software. To date, ACLC has remained a popular choice for
TESDA Short Courses in the Philippines. The study will be located at 62V3+M76
population. There are almost 1353 students who are currently enrolled in this school
and 11.53% of the population are Grade 11 ABM students. The researcher is
handling three blocks and all of them are chosen. The researcher employed. the
purposive sampling scheme by selecting the students who have early classes in
grade 11. The selection is based on the result of the diagnostic test. The test was
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utilized to test the significance of the three blocks. The three blocks are assigned as
the early class group which is exposed to traffic environment. The assignment of the
blocks was done by using lottery. According to Robinson (2014), purposive sampling
The researcher will use an adapted survey questionnaire from the study of
(Akahira, 2023). The instrument will consist of two parts. Part I the name of the
seven answer statements. Respondents choose the option that best corresponds
with how they feel about the statement or question (Bhandari, 2023). Likert scale will
quantitative measure of their opinions. This will instruct the participants on how to
answer the survey by utilizing the problem statement and the researcher's viewpoint.
Tacloban, the researchers of this study asked permission first from the participants
teacher during the scheduled class hours, and after getting the approval,
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researchers began to distribute the survey questionnaire, which had been created
with specified time and effort, and gave detailed instructions on how to fill it out.
Participants received assurances from the researchers that the responses would not
be shared with anybody and the identification would be kept confidential. On the
same day that selected participants were answered, the completed questionnaires
will be retrieved, and the questionnaire results from the copies that were retrieved
will be tabulated. After that, the data will be evaluated and interpreted using the
Data Analysis
used by the researchers, and the results will be quantitative data. In light of the
circumstances, the survey replies will be compiled and put through the subsequent
statistical analysis:
First and foremost, the researchers must use regression analysis to present
using this technique, it becomes easier to understand the regression analysis results
and makes it possible to see the relationships between the independent and
dependent variables.
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Scoring and Interpretation
strongly believe
impact on their
academic
performance.
has a minimal or
negligible impact
on their academic
performance.
unsure or have no
strong opinion
traffic on their
academic
performance.
has a noticeable
impact on their
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academic
performance.
strongly believe
that traffic
significantly affects
their academic
performance.
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