what will be the career I will choose in the future?

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CHAPTER I
THE PROBLEM AND A REVIEW LITERATURE
The Background of the Study
In the stage of Adolescence, an individual is able develop his decision
making skills, at this stage he begin to think what career path he will take. This
affirmed the statement of Bandura (1968) that the social environment such as family,
friends, and relatives may affect the career choice of an individual. Similar to the idea
of Ryan (2000) that this is also the time where each individual makes useful decision
and ask themselves a question such as "what will be the career I will choose in the
future?" that is when person surrounding an individual contributes influence on
his/her life choices.
As an individual begin to explore in the outside world, they are able to think of
a profession that they want to achieve. However, according to Witko, et.al (2006)
there are different factors affecting the work choice of high school students such as
their talent, field of interest, challenges they face and parental support. Similar to the
findings in the study of La (2009) that senior high school students revealed that
parents choose the strand for their children and Howard (2004) found out that peer
can be a factor too affirmed by the findings of Siew Chin, (2019) shows that there is
significant positive relationship between personality, parental and peer influences and
career choices.

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Choosing a career is very crucial because this can be the starting point in
achieving the goals in life. The general purpose of this study is to find out if peer and
parents influence can affect and how it affects the career preference of the Senior
High School Students of San Isidro National High School when they enter college.
Review of Related Literature
This part of research prove that all data gathered by the researcher is reliable and
true, this prove the accuracy of the study that lead in achieving the desired result and
goals.
Foreign Related Literature
A. Peer Group Influence on Students’ Anxiety Learning
Frankly, There are times that having peers are stressful, it is the time when you
are unable to make your own choice or decision thinking what your friends might
think and feel. According to a study conducted by Kadir et.al (2018), the result shown
that peer influence can generate and worsen the anxiety of the students affecting their
academic performance, this study aimed to discover the factors such as peer influence
affecting the academic performance of the students. This study is a descriptive
qualitative research wherein the data and results were obtained using interview and
observation. The respondents are the second grade SMAW 2 selected randomly using
sampling technique.

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The data obtained revealed that communication skill development, sharing
diverse assumption, and collaborative learning can be influenced by peer group and
leads to anxiety. The author recommended that good grouping and teaching method
and conditions can help provide better working group for students.
B. Factors Affecting the Career choices of the Senior High School Students
The study of Mtemeri (2017) sought to investigate factors that influence the
choice of career pathways among high school students in Midlands Province of
Zimbabwe. The investigation serves as a springboard to establishing a career guidance
model that would assist career guidance teachers in high schools in their endeavors to
help students make career choice from a well-informed perspective. A survey design
which was mainly quantitative in nature was used in this empirical study. A self-
designed questionnaire was used in collecting data from the participants. One
thousand and ten high school students and 20 career guidance teachers participated in
the study. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 19 calculated the
percentages that were used to analyse the data. The study revealed that family
members, both nucleus and extended, had an influence on students’ choice of careers.
The influence of mothers and fathers was rated highly as compared to other family
members. The study also revealed that schools had an impact on high school students’
choice of careers. Career guidance, especially school career days, was cited as having
a positive impact on students’ choice of careers. The geographical location of schools
was cited as quite influential in the choices of careers by students. The study also

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revealed that peers had an influence on students’ choices of careers through peer
advice and encouragement.
C. Career Choices among Undergraduates
Wong, Siew Chin, (2019) conducted a study examining how undergraduates
personality, parental and peer influences on their career choice. Partial Least Square,
hierarchical component model (HCM) was used to measure the formative
measurement model of personality construct and reflective measurement models of
parent and peer influence constructs on career choices in the study. Data were
collected from 218 of undergraduates from local private and public universities.
Findings show that there is significant positive relationship between personality,
parental and peer influences and career choices.
D. A Review of literature about Peer Influence
Edkin (2016) states that the years in which an individual attends college is a
unique time in one’s life, it’s a time to grow and become independent while working
through a pattern of behaviors in which are acceptable to the college environment.
The goal of this paper is to provide a review of the literature on the relationships
between gender differences, socialization and other factors that have been identified
in the existing studies of risk-taking behavior among college students and how peer
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analyses of social norms and explanations of problematic behavior which can vary in
terms of definition.
One of the most researched and the path of this paper will follow is excessive
alcohol consumption. Alcohol consumption plagues college campuses and researchers
are trying to understand leading causes, which has led them to investigate how peer
influence affects individuals. The paper begins with an overview of measuring social
norms which can be a useful element in research to determine what factors are
responsible in individuals adopting risk-taking behaviors. Once norms are explained
socialization, peer influence, and gender differences will be examined and compared
with respect to the decision to engage in risky behaviors.
E. Parent Involvement and Children's Academic and Social Development
El Nokali et.al (2010) Study of Early Childcare and Youth Development
considered 1364 respondents used to investigate children's trajectories of academic
and social development across first, third and fifth grade. Hierarchical linear modeling
was used to examine within- and between-child associations among maternal- and
teacher-reports of parent involvement and children's standardized achievement scores,
social skills, and problem behaviors. Findings suggest that within-child improvements
in parent involvement predict declines in problem behaviors and improvements in
social skills but do not predict changes in achievement. Between-child analyses
demonstrated that children with highly involved parents had enhanced social
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Local Related Literature
A. Parent and Peer Influences on Adolescent Delinquent Behavior and the
Mediating Role of Self-Regulation
From the statement “Birds of the same feather Flocks together” it clearly states
that peer of the same group is more likely having similar behaviors. And Parents can
greatly affect the behavior of their children based on their disciplining methods.
According to the study conducted by Librojo and Alampay (2010) examined the
influence of parent and peer variables on delinquent behavior and explored whether
the relationships were mediated by adolescent self-regulation. Two hundred thirty-
eight third- and fourth-year Filipino high school students responded to measures of
parental induction and power-assertive discipline, parental nurturance, self-regulation,
peer delinquency, and self-reported delinquency, Correlation analysis indicated that
power-assertive discipline and peer delinquency were associated with higher levels of
delinquency and lower self-regulation.
Conversely, Inductive discipline and nurturance were associated with less
delinquency and higher self-regulation. Regression analysis showed that peer

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delinquency and self-regulation contributed significantly to the prediction of
delinquent behavior.
B. Parental Involvement in the Philippines
Sometimes just because parents don’t want their children track the wrong path,
they tend to lead them. This affirmed the study of Bartolome et.al (2017) Parental
involvement refers to the amount of participation a parent has when it comes to the
schooling of his/her children. Some schools foster healthy parental involvement, but
sometimes parents has hesitations if they will involve themselves with their children's
education. It has been advocated in Western countries. However, there is a body of
literature that examines the significance of social and cultural influences and the
effects of parents’ involvement in and expectations of their children’s development,
learning and career choices.
C. Influence of Peers in the Student's Study Habit
The study of Calingayan, J. T. et. al (2017) aimed to ascertain the influence of
peers in the study habits of BEEd student of Quirino State University – Diffun
Campus. It likewise aimed to determine the significant differences on the extent of
influence of peers on the study of habits of students when they were grouped as to
age, sex, civil status, ethnic affiliation and year level. This study utilized descriptive
method in describing how peers influence the study habits of the students. One
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Researchers adopted and revised the questionnaire with the help of an expert
that described the influence of peers on the study habit of the students. Mean was used
to describe the influence of peers on the study of habits of students. The t-test and
ANOVA were used to assess the significant differences on influences of peers on the
respondents’ study habits. Results revealed that there were significant differences in
the level of influence of peers in the study habits of students when classified as to age,
sex, civil status, ethnic affiliation and year level. Based on the results of the study, the
respondents attained good grades since they are provided with positive influences.
Moreover, teachers can also influence the study habits of the students; thus, teachers
should provide collaborative learning and use varied strategies in teaching.
D. Students, Peer Pressure and their Academic Performance in School
Moldes, et.al (2019) stated that Adolescent have higher tendency to experience
peer pressure in school. Peer pressure is clustered in four categories such as social
belongingness, curiosity, cultural-parenting orientation of parents and education, this
research design used is descriptive correlation.
The researchers conducted the survey among the students in the Senior High School.
With 96 respondents who completed the survey. Quantitative data were processed by
using chi-square. The result would show the correlation between the perceived level
of peer pressure in terms of social belong, curiosity, cultural-parenting orientation of
parents and education. Generally, students are expected to face the effects of peer
pressure optimistically to cope up the negative impact of peer pressure in their studies.

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Students may use positive or negative approach towards peer pressure. Teacher may
guide and help them in facing the problems.
E. Barkadahan: A study of peer group norms and values among Filipino
adolescents
Lajom (2010) stated that Peer groups are among the most influential aspects of
adolescent development. The present study is a qualitative investigation of the
behaviors, norms, values, and dynamics in general of the adolescent peer group in the
Filipino setting-the barkada. Four focus group discussions composed of adolescent
peer group are held. two in the urban sewing and two in the rural setting. Findings
through thematic content analysis show that adolescents in the barkada show the
following norms: revelation of true self to peers, consistency of behavior help and
protection among the peer group, and pakikisama (or smooth. interpersonal relations).
The values found include valuing oneself, valuing others a sense of resolve,
and trust directed both to the other and to the self-Implications in terms of adolescent
identity development, personal and relational self-concept, and dynamics within the
barkada are discussed.
Synthesis
In the stage of adolescence, a person undergoes different kind of changes and
make different decisions that may or not affect their relationship with their family and
friends.

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According to the studies conducted by the previous authors, the involvement of
Peer and Parents in the student's life is a factor that could greatly affect their academic
performance, behavior, mindset, and choices/decision making in either positive and
negative way in both Philippine and foreign contexts.
The Research Framework
According to Krumboltz’s Social Learning Theory (1979), emphasize that
experiences such as learning and personal can affect the career development of all the
person regardless of where they came from or what culture they are practicing. All
matter is they explore the factors that may influence their career pathway. Lent and
Worthington (2000), However, according to the Social Cognitive Theory of Albert
Bandura in 1968, the social environment such as family, friends, relatives may affect
the career choice of an individual. Choo, Norsia & Tan (2012), these presented
theories discussed about the factors that affect the career of an individual that is
similar to this study.
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

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Statement of the Problem
The study aims to find out if peer and parents influence can affect the career
preference of the Senior High School. It also ought to answer the following questions.
1. What are the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of :
a. Name (Optional)
b. Age
c. Gender
d. Strand
2. Does peer and parent influence the career choice of the students?
Student Profile
Name (Optional
Age
Gender
Strand
Related Theories and
Literatures
Survey Questionnaires
Evaluation of Related
Theories and
Literatures
Statistical Treatment
Analysis of Data
Response of the
Respondents
Effect of Peer and
Parent Influence in
Relation to Career
Preference
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

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3. How does peer and parent influence affect the students career preference?
4. What are the effects of peer and parent influence in the career preference and
academic performance of students?
The Significance of the Study
Choosing the career which is in-lined with the student’s field of interest is
very crucial. It can lead to higher percentage of success and more likely easy to cope
up with the subjects. If the students are not actually interested in the career they
choose, they could experience having hard time coping up the requirements or worse
is failing in their studies. This study aims to give ideas to the students to take the
career that they are interested with and be knowledgeable about the peer and parent
influence.
This study aims to benefit the following:
Students: for the students to be enlightened in the career that really suits them and for
them to pass and enjoy the subjects that they are studying, and lessen the burdens that
they will be facing.
Parents: for the parents to realize that they should respect what their children want to
be in the future, to guide and support their children’s dream.
Peers: for the peers to be informed that peer influence can generate positive and
negative impacts in the students in choosing their desired course in college.

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Teachers: for the teachers to understand the situation of every student that is having
difficulties in coping up with their subject especially the major subjects
Future Researchers: for the future researchers to be knowledgeable about the impact
of peer and parent influence in the academic performance and career preference.
Scope and Delimitation
This study focused only on the impact and how the peer and parent affect the
career preference of the Grade 12 students of San Isidro National High School. The
study considers the student's personal information such as name (optional), gender,
age, and strand.
The researcher limited the study to 36 respondents where 6 respondents
composed of 3 male and 3 females came from each track of Academic, Arts and
Design and TVL. This Academic Track is composed of Accountancy and Business
Management(ABM), General Academic Strand (GAS) and Science and Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) while Arts and Design Track is composed of
Arts and Design Strand, and TVL Track is composed of Beauty and Nail Care(BNC)
and Shield Metal Arc Welding(SMAW), selected randomly using Simple Random
Technique
This study used quantitative research approach in which data was collected
through survey questionnaire, specifically using a close-ended question. The data was
interpreted using statistical analysis. The study was conducted at San Isidro National
High School on November 4, 2019 until February 24, 2020.

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CHAPTER II
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
In this study, the researcher use descriptive design because the researcher determined if
the peer and parent can influence the career preference of the Senior High School Students of
San Isidro National High School. In this study, observation, interview, and survey
questionnaires will be used as a tool in collecting data.
Participants

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In this study, the researcher used simple random sampling technique to determine
the respondents. The researcher picked 36 respondents where 6% respondents composed
of 3% male and 3% female came from each track of Academic, Arts and Design and
TVL. This Academic Track is composed of Accountancy and Business Management
(ABM), General Academic Strand (GAS) and Science and Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (STEM) while Arts and Design Track is composed of Arts and
Design Strand, and TVL Track is composed of Beauty and Nail Care (BNC) and
Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) The study considers the chosen student's personal
information such as name (optional), gender, age, and strand.
Data Gathering Procedure
The process of gathering needed data in this study is described in the following steps:
1. The researcher shall make a questionnaire that will be used in gathering the data
needed in the study.
The questionnaire will contain the following:
a) Demographics of the respondents in terms of Name(Optional), Age,
Gender and Strand
b) The rationale and purpose of questionnaire
c) The General instruction
d)Questions for Peer Influence and Parent Influence

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The possible response is limited to five-point Likert Scale:
5-Strongly Agree 4 Agree 3-Somewhat Agree 2-Disagree 1-Strongly Disagree.
2. The researcher shall have the researcher made questionnaire undergo pilot testing for
the validation of the instrument.
3. The researcher asked permission to the respondents before giving questionnaires.
4. The questionnaires shall be distributed to the respondents during their vacant time
and;
5. The questionnaires shall be retrieved the same day as they were given to ensure
higher return percentage of the questionnaire.
Treatment of Data
The researcher tally the data from the questionnaire and compute for the
mean as a treatment of data that is used in this study. The data or response obtained were
analyzed and reported using weighted mean. To determine the Peer and Parent Influence, the
researcher determined the statements pertaining to Parent Influence and the statements
pertaining to Peer Influence, to get and report using their Grand Mean.
The researcher also employed this range to treat the mean scores:
Verbal Description Range
Strongly Agree 4.21 – 5
Agree 3.41 - 4.20
Somewhat Agree 2.61 - 3.14
Disagree 1.81 - 2-60
Strongly Disagree 1 - 1.80

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CHAPTER III
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Presentation

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The result obtained shows the response of the respondents to the peer and
parent influence in relation to the career preference of the Senior High School
students of San Isidro National High School.
Table 1: Demographic Profile of the Respondents
Age Male Female Gender Frequency Percentage
15 0 0 0 0%
16 1 0 1 2.78%
17 6 12 18 50%
18 9 2 11 30.56%
19 1 3 4 11.11%
20 1 0 1 2.78%
21 0 0 0 0%
22 0 1 1 2.78%
23 0 0 0 0%
24 0 0 0 0%
Total 36 36 36 100%
The Table 1 shows the demographic profile of the respondents. The highest
number of respondents is aged 17 with a frequency of 18 and percentage of 50%
followed by the respondents aged 18 with a frequency of 30.56% followed by the

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respondents aged 19 with a frequency of 4 and percentage of 11.11% and lastly the
respondents aged 16, 20, and 22 with a frequency of 1 and percentage of 2.78%.
Discussion
The response of the participants were subjected to tallying and getting the
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Table 2. Response of the Participants on Peer Influence
Based on the data being obtained, statement 2 ranked 1 and the respondents agree that
Peer groups more likely accept career advice from members whom they value the
most with a mean score of 4.03 supported by the study conducted by Mtemeri (2017)
ITEM M VD Rank
1 Peer advice on career is essential to fellow
students.
3.83 A 3
2 The interaction of students is powerful tool
for children to choose certain careers.
4.14 A 1
3 Students rely on encouragement from
students of their age.
3.61 A 6
4 Entrepreneurship information is more
essential if it comes from peers.
3.47 A 9
5 Validation of career is provided by peers. 3.36 A 10
6 Information given by peers is always
reliable.
3.41 A 8
7 Peer group pressure influence is sometimes
used as pressure to induce young adolescents
into predetermined careers.
3.53 A 7
8 Students in peer group are likely to have
similar career choice.
3.81 A 4
9 Career behaviour modification comes from
peers.
3.72 A 5
10 Peer groups more likely accept career advice
from members whom they value the most.
4.03 A 2
General Mean: 3.3562 A

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revealing that peers had an influence on students’ choices of careers through peer
advice and encouragement.
The statement 10 ranked 2 and the respondents agreed that students in peer group
are likely to have similar career choice with a mean score of 3.81. Similar to the
results revealed by Calingayan, J. T. et. al (2017) that there were significant
differences in the level of influence of peers in the study habits of students but the
respondents attained good grades since they are provided with positive influences
similar to having positive career choice provided with positive peer influences.
The statement 1 ranked 3 and the respondents agreed that career behavior
modification comes from peers with a mean score of 3.72. It negates the findings of
Librojo and Alampay (2010) that career behavior modification comes from parents
and the measures of parental induction and power-assertive discipline and parental
nurturance is overpowered.
The respondents agree that peer group pressure influence is sometimes used as
pressure to induce young adolescents into predetermined careers with a mean score of
3.53. This result is in contradict to the results obtained in the study of Calingayan, J. T. et.
al (2017) revealing that having peers are more likely beneficial for they influence
their friend in positive way.
The respondents agreed that entrepreneurship information is more essential if
it comes from peers with a mean score of 3.47. Similar to the results revealed by
Calingayan, J. T. et. al (2017) that respondents attained good grades since they are

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provided with positive influences similar to having positive information provided with
positive peer influences.
The respondents agree that information given by peers is always reliable with
a mean score of 3.41 this result affirmed the study of Calingayan, J. T. et. al (2017)
that peers provide positive information and positively influence the career preference
of their friends.
The respondents agreed that children choose certain careers to please their
parents with a mean score of 3.39. similar to the results obtained by result obtained by
Librojo and Alampay (2010) That Two hundred thirty-eight third- and fourth-year
Filipino high school students responded to measures of parental induction and power-
assertive discipline and parental nurturance.
The respondents agreed that validation of career is provided by peers with a
mean score of 3.36.and Students rely on encouragement from students of their age
with a mean score of 3.16 supported by the findings of Lajom (2010) in his study
states that values found include valuing oneself, valuing others. a sense of resolve,
and trust directed both to the other and to the self-Implications in terms of adolescent
identity development, personal and relational self-concept, and dynamics is found
within the barkada.
Table 3. Response of the Participants on Parent Influence

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Based on the data being obtained, statement 9 ranked 1 and the respondents from
different Grade 12 Strand agreed that parents can be identified as models by children
with a mean score of 4.14 This result is supported by the study of Bartolome et.al (2017)
ITEM M VD Rank
1 Parents influence on children affect career
guidance at school.
4 A 3
2 Students come to school with predetermined
careers.
3.15 A 9
3 Parental education has an impact on children’s
choice of career.
3.89 A 4
4 The quality of parental offspring relationship is
influential to children’s choice of career.
3.44 A 6
5 Adolescents who cannot separate effectively
from their parents are not free to make
independent career decisions.
3.17 A 8
6 Children choose certain careers to please their
parents.
3.39 A 7
7 Parental values and beliefs can influence children
on career choices.
4.06 A 2
8 Parents can create interest of certain careers in
their children.
4.06 A 2
9 Parents can be identified as models by children. 4.14 A 1
10 The dominant profession in a family can
influence in the career choice of children.
3.83 A 5
General Mean: 3.713 A

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which states that the effects of parents’ involvement in and expectations of their
children’s development, learning and career choices.
The statement 8 and 7 ranked 2 and the respondents agreed that students come to
school with predetermined careers with a mean score of 4. 14 in contradict to the
result obtained by Librojo and Alampay (2010) that Two hundred thirty-eight third-
and fourth-year Filipino high school students responded to measures of parental
induction and power-assertive discipline and parental nurturance.
The Statement 1 ranked 3 and the respondents agreed that parents can create
interest of certain careers in their children and Parental values and beliefs can
influence children on career choices with a mean score of 4.06 this result affirms the study
of Bartolome et.al (2017) stating that parenting is important in the Philippine society
because family is viewed as a center to one's social world.
The respondents agreed that parent influence on children affect career guidance at
school with a weighted mean of 4. The study of Mtemeri (2017) supports this statement
for the study revealed that family members, both nucleus and extended, had an
influence on students’ choice of careers.
The respondents agreed that parental education has an impact on children’s
choice of career and adolescents who cannot separate effectively from their parents
are not free to make independent career decisions with a mean score of 3.89. This
result is supported by the statement of Librojo and Alampay (2010) that High School

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Students agreed to be experiencing measures of parental induction and power-
assertive discipline and parental nurturance.
The respondents agreed that the dominant profession in a family can influence in
the career choice of children and that peer advice on career is essential to fellow
students with a mean score of 3.83 supported by the findings of Siew Chin, (2019)
shows that there is significant positive relationship between personality, parental and
peer influences and career choices.
The respondents agreed that the quality of parental offspring relationship is
influential to children’s choice of career with a mean score of 3.44. This result is
supported by the study of Mtemeri (2017), The study revealed that family members,
both nucleus and extended, had an influence on students’ choice of careers.
The respondents agree that students come to school with predetermined careers
by their parents with a mean score of 3.15. This result is supported by the study of Bartolome
et.al (2017) which states that the effects of parents’ involvement in and expectations
of their children’s development, learning and career choices.

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CHAPTER IV
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
This study was conducted to determine the Peer and Parent Influence in
relation to Career preference of the senior high school students of San Isidro National
High School. The researcher conduct a survey to gather information from 36
Respondents, 6 Respondents (3 males and 3 Females) from each Grade 12 Strand of
San Isidro National High School.
I. Parent Influence
Based on the data being obtained, statement 9 ranked 1 and the respondents from
different Grade 12 Strand agreed that “Parents can be identified as models by children”
with a mean score of 4.14 While the statement 8 and 7 ranked 2 and the respondents
agreed that “Students come to school with predetermined careers” with a mean score
of 4 and The Statement 1 ranked 3 and the respondents agreed that “Parents can create
interest of certain careers in their children” and “Parental values and beliefs can
influence children on career choices” with a mean score of 4.06 .
II. Peer Influence
Based on the data being obtained, statement 2 ranked 1 and the respondents agree that
"Peer groups more likely accept career advice from members whom they value the
most with a mean score of 4.03. While the statement 10 ranked 2 and the respondents

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agreed that “Students in peer group are likely to have similar career choice” with a
mean score of 3.81 and the statement 1 ranked 3 and the respondents agreed that career
behaviour modification comes from peers with a mean score of 3.72.
Conclusions
Based from the result of this Study, there is Peer and Parent Influence present
in relation to the career preference of the students. However, Parent Influence is
greater with a mean score of 3.713 than Peer Influence with a mean score of 3.3562.
Moreover, the researcher conclude that at present days, Parent influence in
still present in the form of help for the students to be able to decide what career path
they should follow. In addition, students from San Isidro National High School still
rely on suggestion and recommendations of their parents in choosing their career.
While in the other hand. Peer advices is still accepted as a form of motivation among
the students and peer influence is viewed as a positive form of guidance in the current
generation.
Recommendations
Based on the obtained results, the researcher recommends the following:
1. The parents to support their children without making them feel caged, to be a good
role model to their children and to be aware that good parenting could mold their
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2. The peers to be aware on the pressure they inflict and to be always understanding
and sport in accepting their friends’ decisions.
3. Conduct studies about the other factors influencing the career preference of the
Senior High School Students of San Isidro National High School.

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APPENDICES
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework
Student Profile
Name (Optional
Age
Gender
Strand
Related Theories and
Literatures
Survey Questionnaires
Evaluation of Related
Theories and
Literatures
Statistical Treatment
Analysis of Data
Response of the
Respondents
Effect of Peer and
Parent Influence in
Relation to Career
Preference
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

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QUESTIONNAIRE
Good Day!
The Researcher is conducting a study entitled "NARROW PRIME: PEER AND PARENT
INFLUENCE IN RELATION TO CAREER PREFERENCE OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS OF SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL" by answering this questionnaire, you as
a respondent will greatly help in the success of this study.
Rem Rose C. Hermoso
Researcher
Name(optional): ___________________________ Age: __________________
Strand: ___________________________________ Gender: __________________
Instruction: Rate the following statements using likerts scale;
5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Somewhat Agree 2- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree
STATEMENTS 5 4 3 2 1
1 Parents influence on children affect career guidance at school.
2 Peer advice on career is essential to fellow students.
3 Students come to school with predetermined careers.
4 The interaction of students is powerful tool for children to choose certain careers.
5 Parental education has an impact on children’s choice of career.
6 Students rely on encouragement from students of their age.
7 The quality of parental offspring relationship is influential to children’s choice of career.
8 Entrepreneurship information is more essential if it comes from peers.
9 Adolescents who cannot separate effectively from their parents are not free to make
independent career decisions.
10 Validation of career is provided by peers.
11 Children choose certain careers to please their parents.
12 Information given by peers is always reliable.
13 Parental values and beliefs can influence children on career choices.
14 Peer group pressure influence is sometimes used as pressure to induce young adolescents
into predetermined careers.
15 Parents can create interest of certain careers in their children.
16 Students in peer group are likely to have similar career choice.
17 Parents can be identified as models by children.
18 Career behavior modification comes from peers.
19 The dominant profession in a family can influence in the career choice of children.
20 Peer groups more likely accept career advice from members whom they value the most.
___________________
Respondent’s Signature

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Table 1. Demographic Profile of the Respondents
Age Male Female Gender Frequency Percentage
15 0 0 0 0%
16 1 0 1 2.78%
17 6 12 18 50%
18 9 2 11 30.56%
19 1 3 4 11.11%
20 1 0 1 2.78%
21 0 0 0 0%
22 0 1 1 2.78%
23 0 0 0 0%
24 0 0 0 0%
Total 36 36 36 100%

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Table 2. Response of the Participants on Peer Influence
Table 3. Response of the Participants on Parent Influence
ITEM M VD Rank
1 Peer advice on career is essential to fellow
students.
3.83 A 3
2 The interaction of students is powerful tool
for children to choose certain careers.
4.14 A 1
3 Students rely on encouragement from
students of their age.
3.61 A 6
4 Entrepreneurship information is more
essential if it comes from peers.
3.47 A 9
5 Validation of career is provided by peers. 3.36 A 10
6 Information given by peers is always
reliable.
3.41 A 8
7 Peer group pressure influence is sometimes
used as pressure to induce young adolescents
into predetermined careers.
3.53 A 7
8 Students in peer group are likely to have
similar career choice.
3.81 A 4
9 Career behaviour modification comes from
peers.
3.72 A 5
10 Peer groups more likely accept career advice
from members whom they value the most.
4.03 A 2
General Mean: 3.3562 A

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4 A 3
2 Students come to school with predetermined
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3.15 A 9
3 Parental education has an impact on children’s
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3.89 A 4
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3.44 A 6
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3.17 A 8
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3.39 A 7
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4.06 A 2
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4.06 A 2
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3.83 A 5
General Mean: 3.713 A

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