TRAVERSING THE VIABLE FACTORS THAT MAY TAKE ASCENDANCY FOR

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT’S CAREER CHOICES

A Research Paper Presented to the

Faculty of Senior High School Department of

Sapian National High School

Sapian, Capiz

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements

In Practical Research I

By

Kristine Obalo
Bless Nicole Sorio
Ray Ivan Lago
Marco Bl Parejas
Cristian Leonardo
Marnel Cerilo

April 2023
 APPROVAL SHEET

This research study entitled, “Traversing’ the Viable

Factors that May Take Ascendancy for Senior High School

Student’s Career Choices, Prepared and Submitted by,

Kristine Obalo, Bless Nicole Sorio, Ray Ivan Lago, Marco Bl

Parejas, Cristian Leonardo, Marnel Cerilo, in partial

fulfillment of the requirements for the Practical Research I

is hereby recommended for the acceptance and approval for

oral examination.

Ian John V. Carman

on

(April 17, 2023).

(Josie Delos Santos, Ed.D.)

(Buddy Alvarez)
Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the Practical Research I.

(April 17, 2023)

The Research could not be possible without the help of

those people and special thanks is given to this following

people;
 TRAVERSING THE VIABLE FACTORS THAT MAY TAKE ASCENDANCY FOR

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT’S CAREER CHOICES

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Study

Chapter 1 has five parts: (1) Background of the Study,

(2) Statement of the Problem, (3) Significance of the Study,

(4) Definition of Terms, and (5) Delimitation of the Study.

Part One, Background of the Study, justifies the need

for the investigation, and discusses the importance of

selecting the problem.

Part Two, Statement of the Problem, presents the

general and specific statements of the problem.

Part Three, Significance of the Study, cites and

explains the benefits that could be derived from the

findings of the study.

Part four, Definition of Terms, defines the important

terms for the purpose of clarity; and

Part Five, Delimitation of the Study, specifies the

limitation that governs the study.

Making career choices is a critical and challenging

task for high school students as it sets the foundation for

their future. Students need to make well-informed decisions

considering various factors that may take ascendancy in

their career choices. In this context, it is essential to

traverse the viable factors that may influence students'

career choices and help them make informed decisions. This

essay will explore the significant factors that high school

students should consider while making career choices. It

will provide a comprehensive overview of the critical

factors, including personal interests, abilities, values,

future job prospects, and educational requirements. By

delving into these factors, students can gain a deeper

understanding of the career choices that best align with

their interests and goals, enabling them to make informed

and successful career decisions.

By exploring the factors that may take ascendancy in a

student's career choice, this study will help students

identify their personal interests, values, and abilities.

Students can then use this knowledge to select a career path

that aligns with their strengths, interests, and long-term

goals.
 Additionally, by understanding future job prospects

and educational requirements, students can better prepare

for their chosen career path and ensure they have the

necessary skills and qualifications to succeed. Furthermore,

this study is significant as it can help reduce the number

of students who drop out of college or change their major

due to poor career decisions.

Providing students with a comprehensive understanding

of the factors that may influence their career choices, they

are less likely to select a career path that does not align

with their strengths, interests, or long-term goals. This

study, therefore, can play a crucial role in improving

students' academic and career success, ultimately leading to

a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

Most of the students may have a level of uncertainty

of where to get help on how to choose a career. Since career

is a lifelong plan, students at this level should be

assisted to enable them have a clear cut plan as it will be

difficult for them at their age to see things clearly about

themselves. Being in the stage of a small step to a better

future, there must be two sides of encounter; the pros and

cons of the student's journey; and what would be the

choice.

Thinking or making a decision about one's career and

making a choice is vital. Stoner and Hattwick (1998) opine

that it is never too early to begin thinking about careers

when in high school.

Some students may have clear career decision in mind

while many of them will have little clue as to which career

is best for them. Fry et. al, further said "even if you are

a freshman or a sophomore, now is the time to begin thinking

about your life beyond college" p. 561. Various of people

choose jobs for various of personal reasons. A lot of people

looks for jobs that will pay well since everyone needs

money, especially here in the Philippines, for the basics

such as food, clothes, accommodation, education, recreations

and others. For many men and women, work helps define their

identity and their sense of self-worth and (Thio, 1989).

They see themselves as a people who are capable enough

to fulfill their decisions and to give virtue to their

choices. People who are responsible, who get things done and

competent enough to be paid for the services they render to

the society. Rao (1992) cited in Kankam & Onivehu (2000)

identified two factors that call for guidance and counseling

the making of academic choice that in the end determines the

vocational future.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine the "viable factors that

may take ascendancy among Senior High School students career

choices".

More specifically, it sought to answer the following

questions:

1. How environment in which students find themselves

have affected their choice of career?

2. Why the perceptions of one’s personality have

affected the career choice?

3. How opportunities have affected students’ career

choice?

(Make it atleast 5 statement of the problem)

The results of the study will enable the teachers to

traversing the viable factors that may take ascendancy for

senior high school student’s career choices

(what will be the benefits of the ff.)

Students.

Teachers.

Parents.

Future Researchers.

Definition of Terms

The following terms are given this conceptual

definition for the purpose of clarity and precision of the

study.

Variable Factors - a circumstances, fact, or influence

that contributes to a result or outcome.

Career - an occupation undertaken for a significant

period of a person’s life and with opportunities for

progress.
 Education - the process of receiving or giving

systematic instruction, especially at a school or

university.

Decision making - the process of making choices by

identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing

alternative resolutions.

Analytical skill – the ability to deconstruct

information into smaller categories in order to draw

conclusions.

Strand – a consistent thread running a course

irrespective of its subject content.

Choice – an act of selecting or making decisions when

faced with two or more possibilities.

Socio-demographic – a characteristics of a population.

Experiences – practical contact with and observation of

facts or events.

Personal Interest – a concern for one’s own advantage

and well-being.

Environmental influences – those that are experienced

similarly by both members of a twin pair.

upside and improving focus can transform the value of an

innovation project.

(maistoryahanay lg ta sin isa inyo nga definition of terms)

Scope and Delimitation

This study focused on the factors that may take

Ascendancy for the Senior High School student’s Career

choices of Sapian National High School. This study will be

conduct in Sapian National High School and the respondents

were Grade 12 students of the school year 2022-2023. There

are 50 respondents from the Senior High School students who

are randomly selected out of the total number of the

respondents. To obtain the data necessary for the study, the

researcher made questionnaire with an attached personal data

sheet.