CHAPTER I

PROBLEM AND ITS SETTINGS

Introduction

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Statement of the Problem

This study sought to find out the family expectations on the career

choices of Grade 12-B students at Christian School of Polomolok School

Year 2024-2025.Specifically it seeks to answer the following questions:

Significance of the study

The main purpose of this research is to find out the family expectations

on the career choices of Grade 12-B students at Christian School of

Polomolok school year 2024-2025. The result of this study may benefit to the

following:

Students. This study will help students explore career options,

understand family expectations, and make informed decisions for their future.

Teachers. This study will help teachers guide students in career

planning, align family expectations, and support academic and personal

growth.

Parents. This study will help parents understand their children's career

aspirations, support their decisions, and align expectations with their goals.

School administrators. This study will help school administrators

develop effective career programs, align curriculum with student needs, and

foster community support.

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 Researchers. This study will help researchers gain insights into

student career aspirations, family influences, and educational trends for future

analysis.

Future researchers. This study will help future researchers

understand evolving career trends, the impact of family expectations, and

guide further educational studies.

Scope and Delimitations

This study aims to explore the family expectations on the career

choices of Grade 12-B students at Christian School of Polomolok school year

2024-2025, with a focus on understanding how these expectations career

decisions. The primary participants of this research will be a 3 Grade 12-B

students at Christian School of Polomolok. Data will be collected through

questionnaires that the students will complete, providing valuable insights into

the role of family expectations and how these impact their future career plans

and educational outcomes.

Definition of terms

The following terms are defined operationally for better understanding

of the study.

Career choices. Career choice refers to the decision-making process through

which an individual selects a specific occupation or professional path based

on personal interests, abilities, values, and external influences (Super, 1980).

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Decision. refers to the process of making a choice or reaching a conclusion

after considering different options, often based on reasoning, preferences,

and available information (Schwartz, 2004).

Family expectations. Family expectation refers to the hopes, desires, or

pressures that family members place on an individual regarding their

educational and career choices, often influenced by cultural values and

societal norms (Hussain, 2018).

Influence. Influence refers to the ability to affect or shape the thoughts,

behaviors, or decisions of others through persuasion, authority, or guidance

(Raven, 1959).

Understanding. refers to the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or

nature of something, often achieved through knowledge, experience, and

comprehension (Bransford, 2000).

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 CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Anne, (1957) believed that parents had a significant influence on their

children's career choices throughout their lives, with her theory closely tied to

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. She argued that unmet childhood needs would

either be forgotten or unconsciously motivate individuals, emphasizing that

parental attitudes toward their children were more crucial than the parents'

career choices or behaviors. For example, she suggested that a child whose

curiosity was blocked would ultimately lose interest in exploration.

Parents demonstrate their expectations by showing heightened support

for particular careers. This was shown in a study done by Ferry (2006), which

looked at the factors that influenced the career choices of adolescents in rural

Pennsylvania. Through the use of twelve focus groups, Ferry (2006) was able

to identify the groups' perceptions of the importance of family factors when

choosing a career. Ferry (2006) reported that, "Parents, followed by other

family members, provided valuable learning experiences through their own

role models and supporting activities that assisted in exploring career

interests" (Findings section, 3). By showing support for particular activities,

parents demonstrated their preference for certain career options over others.

Not surprisingly, parents tended to show additional support for occupational

choices that mirrored their own (Kniveton, 2004).

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 CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the methods were the researcher used in

gathering information and it includes Research design, Research Locale,

Research Instruments, Role of Researcher. Researcher participants, Data

collection and Ethical considerations.

Research design

This qualitative research aims to explore family expectations on the

career choices of Grade 12-B students at the Christian School of Polomolok

for the school year 2024-2025. The study will employ a phenomenological

approach to delve into the lived experiences of Grade 12-B students

regarding how family expectations shape their career decisions. Through in-

depth interviews, the researcher will gather personal narratives to uncover the

meaning structures that students use to interpret their family’s expectations

and their career aspirations.

Research locale

Christian School of Polomolok (CSP) is one of the five prestigious and

competitive high schools in Poblacion, Polomolok because of its comparative

advantage in teaching Christian Values Education. Eight men and women met

and decided to establish a primary school that would cater to the educational

needs of the first 84 pupils so enrolled inadvertently in 1983 contributing their

hard- earned money for the initial funding thereof. It is a semi-private school

that offers Elementary Course and Secondary Course, located in Poblacion

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Polomolok, South Cotabato The school gives full emphasis on students'

academic performance by exposing them in some curricular, co-curricular and

extra- curricular activities. The school implemented a K to 12 basic education

program that offers junior and senior high school. The mission-vision of the

school: The Christian School of Polomolok aims to develop and train its

students intellectually, physically. socially culturally, and morally to the glory of

God. A Christian school of Polomolok responsive to the needs of its students,

faculty and staff. To educate all students to the highest levels of academic

achievement, to enable them to reach and expand their potential, and to

prepare them to become productive, responsible, ethical, creative, and

compassionate members of society

Figure 1. Map of the Christian School of Polomolok, South Cotabato

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Research Instrument

The researcher used a qualitative test questionnaire to explore family

expectations on the career choices of Grade 12-B students at Christian

School of Polomolok for the school year 2024-2025. The questionnaire

consists of five open-ended questions that allow participants to share their

thoughts and experiences in their own words. Initially, participants will provide

basic information such as their grade, name, and location. Following this, they

will answer questions related to their personal experiences with family

expectations and how these expectations shape their career decisions. The

aim of this questionnaire is to gather insights into the students’ perspectives

on how family expectations influence their career choices and the pressure to

meet familial goals.

Role of researcher

The primary responsibility of the researcher is to investigate a specific

research question within researcher field of expertise. Researcher role

involves designing, conducting, and analyzing studies to gather and interpret

data, ultimately contributing new knowledge or insights to the academic

community.

Research Participants

The research participants for this study are the Grade 12-B students at

Christian School of Polomolok. The Grade 12-B students are the core group

of this research, as their experiences and perspectives are central to

understanding the family expectations on their career choices. Their insights

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will provide valuable information regarding how family expectations shape

their career decisions.

Data Collection

The procedures for gathering data for this qualitative research begin

with:

First, the researcher will create a questionnaire regarding "Family

Expectations on the Career Choices of Grade 12-B Students at Christian

School of Polomolok."

Second, the researcher will use a permission letter to request consent

from the study participants.

Third, the researcher will introduce and discuss the topic with the

participants, providing an overview of the research purpose and objectives.

Fourth, the researcher will distribute the interview questionnaire to the

participants.

Fifth, the researcher will collect the completed interview questionnaires

from the participants and lastly, the researcher will analyze and interpret the

data to identify patterns and draw meaningful conclusions related to how

family expectations influence the career choices of the students.

Ethical Considerations

This study adhered to the standards of Christian School of

Polomolok ethics and review committee for the principles of ethical

consideration particularly in handling the population and data but not

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limited to the ethical consideration that the researcher is going to

examine are as follows:

Confidentiality. All participant information will be kept

confidential and used solely for research purposes.

Informed Consent. Obtain informed consent from students,

parents, and teachers before participating in any data collection

activities.

Objectivity. Avoid imposing personal biases or opinions on the

data analysis and interpretation. Present, findings in a balanced and

unbiased manner.

Non-Maleficence. Avoid asking questions that could bigger

distress or exacerbate existing problems

Respect for Privacy. Avoid collecting or using sensitive personal

information that is not directly relevant to the research question.

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