CHAPTER IV

Results and Discussions

This chapter composes of the results and discussion of the study. It is

helpful to thoroughly decipher the necessary knowledge and understandings

needed for drawing conclusions and recommendations. It particularizes the

factors influencing students to retain in their chosen track.

The purpose of this study was to comprehend and discuss the factors

that influenced the students to retain in their chosen track in terms of

student’s decision to choose their track, to retain in their chosen track, and

the major factors among other factors that influenced the respondents in

accordance with the demographic profile of each (age, gender, religion and

monthly family income.)

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3%

12% 21%

17 years old
18 years old
19 years old
21 years old

64%

Figure 1. Respondents’ classification of age group

Figure1. Represents the ages of the respondents indicated in the

demographic profile of each as provided. There are 7 out of 33 respondents

who belong to the 17 years age group. 21 out of 33 respondents belong to

the 18 years age group. 4 out of 33 respondents belong to the 19 years age

group. And lastly, only 1 out of 33 age respondents belong to the 21 years

age group. The figure clearly implies majority of the Grade 12 students

belong to the 18 year group.

Figure 2. Respondents’ demographic profile: Religion

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3% 3%

16%
Roman Catholic
Islam
Cristian
16% Jehovah's Witness
63%
Baptist

Figure 2. Represents the religions of the respondents indicated in the

demographic profile of each as provided. 20 out of 33 respondents are

Roman Catholic, 5 out of 33 respondents are Islam, 5 out of 33 respondents

are Christian, 1 out of 33 respondent is a Jehovah’s witness, and 1 out of 33

respondent is a Baptist. The results clearly shows that majority of the

students are Roman Catholic.

Figure 3. Respondents’ demographic profile: Gender

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27%

Female
Male
73%

Figure 3 Represents the total number of female and male indicated in the

demographic profile as provided. 24 out of 33 respondents are female, and 9

out of 33 respondents are male. The result clearly depicts that majority of the

students are female. In addition, gender do have an effect in career

preference as indicated by Boudarbat and Montmarquette (2009) that it was

found that males chose their careers because of the prestige attached to the

career and females were influenced by family as well as friendly working

conditions.

Figure 4. Respondents’ demographic profile: Monthly family income

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13%

13% 5,000-10,000
15,000-30,000
40,000-60,000
75% 70,000 and above

Figure 4. Represents the total number of the family income of the

respondents indicated in the demographic profile of each as provided. 24 out

of 33 respondents answered “5,000-10,000”. 4 out of 33 respondents

answered “15,000-30,000”. 4 out of 33 respondents answered ’40,000-

60,000” And 0 out of 33 respondents answered “70,000 and above”. The

results showed that most of the students belong to the low family monthly

income. In addition Rainey & Borders (1997); Young et al (1997) indicated in

their studies that financial income is a part of parental factor that influences

students in choosing a career.

Figure 5. Topmost preferred track of the respondents:

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3%

21% TVL
48% GAS
STEM
ABM
27%
HUMMS

Figure 5. represents the total percentage of the respondents who answered

the survey question number 1. “What was your topmost preferred track in

senior high school?” 16 out of 33 respondents with an equivalent percentage

of 48.48% answered Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL), 9 out of 33

respondents with an equivalent percentage of 27.27% answered General

Academic Strand (GAS), 7 out of 33 respondents with an equivalent

percentage of 21.21% answered Science Technology Engineering and

Mathematics (STEM), 1 out of 33 respondents with an equivalent percentage

of 3.03% answered Accounting Business Management (ABM) and lastly, 0 out

of 33 respondents with an equivalent percentage of 0% answered HUMMS.

The results clearly show that majority of the students’ preferred track is their

chosen track which is related as to what Fizer (2013) said that many students

choose their careers based on their academic ability, therefore students have

chosen their track based from what they think they are able to pass.
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Figure 6. Career Choice as a child:

HRM
17%
23%
OTHERS

17% NURSE

DOCTOR
23%
20% TEACHER

ENGINEER

Figure 6: represents the total percentage of the respondents who answered

the question in the survey question number 2 “What was your career choice

when you were a child?” 7 out of 33 respondents with an equivalent

percentage of 21.21% answered HRM, 7 out of 33 respondents with an

equivalent percentage of 21.21% answered OTHERS, 6 out of 33 respondents

with an equivalent of 18.18% answered NURSE, 5 out of 33 respondents with

an equivalent percentage of 15.15% answered DOCTOR, 5 out of 33

respondents with an equivalent of 15.15% answered TEACHER, 3 out of 33

respondents with an equivalent percentage OF 9.09% answered ENGINEER.

The results clearly show that majority of the students’ career choice when

they were a child is “HRM” which is closely related to their chosen track which

justifies what Julien (1999) had stated that information used by adolescents

in making decisions about their future career includes attitudes and beliefs

acquired during childhood.

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Figure. 7 Greatest Influence in Taking TVL-HE track

6% Because this is related to the course

that I am going to take in college
21% 36%
Because I am still unsure of what
course to take

OTHERS

36% Because this is my family's decision

Figure 7. represents the total percentage of the reason behind their decision

in choosing Technical Vocation Livelihood strand (TVL) in the survey question

number 3 “Why did you choose this track?”. 12 out of 33 respondents with an

equivalent percentage of 36.36% answered that “Because this is related to

the course that I am going to take in college”, 12 out of 33 respondents with

an equivalent percentage of 36.36% answered “Because I am still unsure of

what course to take.” 7 out of 33 respondents with an equivalent percentage

of 21.21% answered “OTHERS”, and lastly 2 out of 33 respondents with an

equivalent percentage of 6% answered “Because this is my family’s decision.”

The results revealed that majority of the students chose their track for the

reason that it is align with their college preferred course and is related to

what Koivisto, et al., (2011) indicated in their study that through interventions

learners are equipped in planning for their careers which assists them in their

career preparedness.
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Figure 8. People who took part in influencing the respondents’

choice of track

No one, I chose this track

9% myself

15%
My family
52%

24% OTHERS

My friends

Figure 8. represents the total percentage of people that took part in

influencing the respondents choice in taking the track Technical Vocational

Livelihood- Home Economics strand and track indicated in survey question

number 4 “Who is your greatest influence in taking this track?”. 17 out of 33

students with an equivalent percentage of 51.51% answered “No one, I

chose this track myself.”, 8 out of 33 students with an equivalent percentage

of 24.24% answered “A family member (mother, father, sister, brother and

relatives) is my greatest influence in taking this track, 5 out of 33 with an

equivalent percentage of 15.15% answered OTHERS, and 3 out of 33 with an

equivalent percentage of 9.09% answered “My friends are my greatest

influence in taking this track.” The results showed that majority of the

students answered that self-decision is the main reason why they chose this

track, Although adolescents seem to seek advice from certain individuals like
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friends,teachers and family more often, it is only because of their occurrence

rather than because these indiviuals help them in choosing a career. Taviera

et al (1998).

Figure 9. Factors influencing students to pursue a college course

related to their chosen tack

No, because this is not my top choice

15% Yes, because my chosen track is

related to the college course I am
going to take
15% 42%

OTHERS

27%
Yes, I believe I have the abilities and
skills required

Figure 9. represents the total percentage of respondents’ answers in survey

question number 5 “Are you still going to pursue your college degree related

to this track that you enrolled in. Why?” 14 out of 33 with an equivalent

percentage of 42.42% answered “No, because this is not my top choice.” 9

out of 33 with an equivalent percentage of 27.27% answered “Yes, because

my chosen track is related to the college course that I am going to take.” 5

out of 33 respondents with an equivalent percentage of 15.15% answered

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“OTHERS”, and lastly 5 out of 33 with an equivalent percentage of 15.15%

answered “Yes, I believe I have the abilities and skills required.” The results

showed that majority of the student answered that the track chosen will not

be related to the college course to be pursued in the near future as it is not

their top choice in which related to what Alika (2012) had stated that when

students enter into higher education institutions, the choices students make

are not well-versed and often find themselves feeling dissatisfied with the

field of study they have chosen.

Figure 10. Factors influencing students on what college course to

take

HRM/CULINARY ARTS/HOME
ECONOMICS because this is my
12% passion

NURSING/MEDICAL RELATED COURSE

15% because this I have concluded that
52% teaching is my passion

EDUCATION because I have

21% concluded that teaching is my passion

ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURE
because math is where I'm good at

Figure 10. represents the total percentage of the respondents’ answers in

the interview question number 6 “What course do you like to pursue after

graduating in Senior High School? Why?” 17 out of 33 with an equivalent

percentage of 51.51% answered “HRM/CULINARY ARTS/HOME ECONOMICS”

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because this is my passion. 7 out of 33 with an equivalent percentage of

21.21% answered “NURSE/MEDICAL RELATED COURSES because this is

where I’m good at.” 5 out of 33 percent with an equivalent percentage of

15.15% answered “EDUCATION because I have concluded that teaching is

my passion” And lastly 4 out of 33 with an equivalent percent of 12.12%

answered “ENGINEER/ARCHITECT because this is where I’m good at.” The

results revealed that “HRM/ Culinary Arts and home economics related track”

is the leading course to be taken by the students which is related to their

chosen track. This is lated to what Koivisto, et al., (2011) had mention that

preparedness is an important element in making a career choice, learners

could benefit from extra interventions in assisting them to be prepared for life

after high school. And Miksen (2018) stated that without the necessary skills,

you’ll likely struggle and fail to produce. Therefore Senior High School served

as a preparatory stage for the students in college.

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Figure 11. The influence of the students’ skills and abilities to retain

in their chosen track.

Cooking, baking, home

economics related skills
9% Compassion, Adaptability,
12% Critical thinking, Communication
55% and passion in treating patients
24% Effective discipline skills, clss
management skills, strong
rapport for children and
teaching

Figure 11. represents the total percentage of the respondents’ answers in

the survey question number 7. 18 out of 33 with an equivalent percentage of

54.54% answered “Cooking, baking, home economics related skills. 8 out of

33 respondents with an equivalent percentage of 24.24% answered

“Compassion, Adaptability, Critical thinking, Communication and passion in

treating patients. 4 out of 33 respondents with an equivalent percentage of

12.12% answered “Effective discipline skills, class management skills, strong

rapport for children and teaching.” And lastly, 3 out of 33 respondents with

an equivalent percentage of 9.09% answered “STEM knowledge, strong

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analytical mind in solving mathematical problems.” The results showed that t

that the students are equipped with the skills and abilities required in their

chosen track. In addition, Agwarla (2008) indicated that having a skill or

being competent in a particular field of work influences a person’s career

choice. And Gottfredson (2004) argued that young people choose careers in

accordance with their circumstances at hand.

Figure 12. Factors influencing a student’s decision in advice of

others

3%
No, I willingly and
9%
wholeheartedly chose what
career path to take

Yes, a family member

(mother, father,
24% brother,sister, and a relative)
chose my career path in life
64%
Yes, my friends asked me to
take the same course that
they have

Others

Figure 12. represents the total percentage of respondents’ answers in survey

question number 8 “Have you ever felt force in choosing your career path?

(eg. Family, friends, and relatives)” 21 out of 33 with an equivalent

percentage of 63.63% “No, I willingly and wholeheartedly chose what career

path to take.” 8 out of 33 with an equivalent percentage respondents

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answered 24.24% answered “Yes, a family member (mother, father, brother,

sister, and a relative) chose my career path in life.” 3 out of 33 with an

equivalent percentage answered of 9.09% answered “Yes, my friends asked

me to take the same course that they have. 1 out of 33 with an equivalent

percentage of 3.03% answered “Others”. The results showed again that self-

decision is a factor that influenced students to retain in their chosen track,

although parents have been cited as a strong influential factor in their

children’s career decision making Middleton & Loughead (1993); Sebald

(1989), choosing what course they preferred the most is more important to

them.

Figure 13. Factors Influencing students’ choice tolerating the advice

of others.

3%

12% No, because I have different

passion apart from what
they are suggesting

Yes,
45%because they know
what's best for me

Others
39%
Yes, because there's nothing
I can do about it
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Figure 13. represents the total percentage of the respondents’ answers in

survey question number 9 “Do you tolerate or compel the choices of your

family and friends in choosing your career path? Why?” 15 out of 33 with an

equivalent percentage of 45.45% answered “No, because I have different

passion apart from what they are suggesting.” 13 out of 33 with an

equivalent percentage 39.39% answered “Yes, because they know what’s

best for me.” 4 out of 33 with an equivalent percentage answered 12.12%

answered “Others.” 1 out of 33 with an equivalent percentage answered of

3.03% answered “Yes, because there’s nothing I can do about it.” The results

revealed that their self-decision is a another leading factor which is related to

what Middleton & Loughead (1993) had mentioned that when it is

characterised by noninvolvement, indifference or negative involvement,

parental influence may have a less beneficial impact on adolescents’ career

exploration and decision making.

Figure 14. Reasons that made the students to retain in their chosen

track
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Because I do not have any

choice left

3%
9% Because this is what I've
wanted all along
45%
42% Others

Because a family member

(mother, father, sister, brother
and a relative) influenced me
to stay

Figure 14. represents the total percentage of the respondents’ answers in

survey question number 10 “What made you retain or stay in your track? 15

out of 33 with an equivalent percentage answered 45.45% answered

“Because I do not have any choice left.” 14 out of 33 with an equivalent

percentage 42.42% answered “Because this is what I’ve wanted all along.” 3

out of 33 with an equivalent percentage of 9.09% respondents answered

“Others”. And lastly 1 out of 33 with an equivalent percentage of 3.03%

respondents answered “Because a family member (mother, father, sister,

brother, and a relative) influenced me to stay.” The result showed that having

left with no choice is a factor in which supports what Fizer (2013) have said

that some students work habits do not match the field of study they have

chosen. These students may experience low satisfaction with the field of

study they have chosen.