Research Title: Academic Success Among Honor Students: A Study on Their Lived Experiences
Presented to: Senior High School Faculty, Our Lady of Fatima Academy of Davao, Inc.
Completion: In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Practical Research 1
Researchers:
Son Gabriel R. Parojinog
Cedric John V. Bandojo
Cryztfranz B. Loreno
Lurhann Iya M. Lico
Date: March 2025
Gratefulness expressed towards:
Mr. Joel S. Lapasaran: Practical research adviser for guidance and support.
Validators Ms. Desirrie S. Lepasana and Ms. Leah O. Ruales for validating research tools.
Principal S. Ma. Charita P. Cabunoc, RVM for research approval.
Respondents for sharing their time despite busy schedules.
Family and friends for moral and financial support.
Almighty for strength and wisdom.
Study focuses on the lived experiences of transferee students adapting to new academic environments.
Methodology involves qualitative research via in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
Key findings: Transferee students face significant challenges but develop resilience and coping strategies.
Implications for educators and policymakers to improve support for transferees.
Keywords: Transferee Students, New Learning Environment, Qualitative, Davao City
Title Page ...... i
Approval Sheet ...... ii
Acknowledgment ...... iii
Abstract ...... iv
Table of Contents ...... v
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose of the Study ...... 2
Research Questions ...... 3
Theoretical Lens ...... 3
Scope and Limitation of the Study ...... 4
Importance of the Study ...... 4
Review of Related Literature ...... 5
Chapter 2: Methodology
Research Design ...... 10
Research Participants ...... 11
Role of the Researcher ...... 12
Data Sources ...... 13
Data Collection Procedure ...... 15
Data Analysis ...... 16
Trustworthiness of the Study ...... 17
Ethical Consideration ...... 20
Chapter 3: Results ...... 25
Chapter 4: Discussions
Implications ...... 49
Recommendations for Further Research ...... 50
Concluding Remarks ...... 50
References ...... 52
Appendices
A. Letter of Permission ...... 58
B. Validation Letter ...... 59
C. Validation Tool ...... 62
D. Informed Consent Form/Assent For ...... 65
E. Audit Trail ...... 67
Curriculum Vitae
Overview of honor students and their journeys:
Seen as models of academic achievement, face pressures to excel.
Presentation of the issue:
Academic stress and mental health challenges in various countries (e.g., South Korea, Japan, Philippines).
Focus on Davao City - specific challenges faced by honor students.
Importance of supportive learning environments to manage stress and promote success.
Academic achievements tied to societal contributions, scholarships, and personal advancement.
Challenges experienced include bullying, stress, and societal belittling, affecting overall wellbeing.
In Davao City, honor students are subjected to increased scrutiny and expectations leading to stress and self-doubt.
Study aims to reveal challenges of academic excellence and self-doubt, making a case for supportive educational environments.
The study utilizes two theories by Albert Bandura:
Social Cognitive Theory: Learning through observation and environmental influences.
Self-Efficacy Theory: Self-belief impacts motivation and emotional well-being.
Focus on lived experiences of honor students and their academic journeys.
Aim to inform educational methods and policy enhancements for better support systems for honor students.
Research Questions: Exploring honor students' experiences, methods of excelling academically.
Study involves qualitative research focused on experiences of 10 honor students from Our Lady of Fatima Academy, Davao Inc.
Emphasis on self-efficacy impacting how students face challenges and maintain performance.
Scope limited to personal observations from January to February 2024.
Results expected to inform teaching methods, student support, and future research regarding honor students.
Academic Success: Achieving educational goals, including grades, engagement, and personal growth.
Lived Experiences: Personal perceptions and emotional reactions shaped by sociocultural factors.
Honor Students: Individuals maintaining high academic standards recognized by educational institutions.
Motivation: Internal drive to achieve goals, can be intrinsic or extrinsic.
Challenges of students: Obstacles impacting students' educational journeys, affecting performance.
Motivation's Role in Academic Performance:
Motivation directly influences learning and academic outcomes.
Types of motivation:
Extrinsic: External rewards.
Intrinsic: Personal interest.
Identified: Recognizing task value.
Factors affecting motivation include psychological values, social influences, and demographic factors.
Importance of positive reinforcement and engaging classroom environments.
Academic pressure can overwhelm students due to high expectations and increased workloads.
Strategies include coping mechanisms and managing stress effectively.
Lack of resources in schools contributes to academic challenges and stress, affecting motivation and performance.
Various factors include psychological, socio-economic influences on student achievements and their measurement through GPA.
Assessments and formative feedback enhance learning, aiding student improvement.
Qualitative research utilized to uncover experiences of honor students.
Employs phenomenological approach focusing on lived experiences and challenges faced.
In-depth insights into participants' experiences through interviews and discussions.
14 selected honor students from Senior High School as participants in the study.
Researchers act as interviewers, transcribers, and analysts, ensuring objective data collection.
Use of audio recordings during interviews and secondary sources for validating findings.
Organized approach with permission and consent seeking from participants, ensuring comfort in sharing.
Thematic analysis to identify common themes from gathered qualitative data, following a structured process.
Steps include coding, generating themes, defining, and naming themes for clear data representation.
Presentation of findings derived from themed analysis results.
Emergence of themes: high expectations, time management challenges, and leadership responsibilities.
High Expectations and Pressure
Time Management Challenges
Leadership and Group Responsibilities
Participants reported feeling burdened by expectations, leading to stress and exhaustion.
Experiences shared regarding the burden of maintaining high standards.
Juggling academics, sports, and other commitments is key concern for honor students.
Sleep deprivation issues due to academic pressures emphasized by respondents.
Discussed obligations of leadership during collaborative projects.
The expectation to guide classmates creates additional pressure.
Themes include peer and family help, time management, perseverance, effective study habits, and motivation.
Support and encouragement from peers enhance academic performance.
Socio-emotional support plays significant role in academic involvement.
Critical for balancing academic and personal responsibilities.
Participants emphasize time management's role in achieving academic goals.
Resilience necessary to overcome academic challenges.
Consistency and focus highlighted as traits for success.
Importance of active engagement and structured study techniques for success.
Different motivations described and their role in achieving academic success.
Discusses observations relative to the lived experiences of honor students using themes identified.
Review of how these challenges impact engagement and mental health.
Identification of needs for time management training and resources for success.
Importance of leadership skills development emphasized for group work.
Reflects on the importance of social support systems in academic settings.
Suggestion for broader studies to capture diverse experiences and contexts of honor students.
Effective study habits mentioned as foundational for success.
Insights suggest better structuring of environments for supporting honor students.
Recommendation for workshops targeting time management and stress relief resources for students.
Encouraging active learning practices to alleviate academic pressures discussed.
Study affirms diverse experiences honor students face and illuminates the need for structured support systems.
Insight gained from conducting qualitative research and participation from respondents.
A supportive and challenging educational environment necessary for nurturing honor students' growth.
Listing of key references cited through the study including theoretical frameworks and supporting literature.
Continuation of the references used.
Additional sources cited clarifying the students and educators’ perspectives.
Further scholarly articles reinforcing discussed themes.
Complete listing of various studies referenced throughout the investigation.
Continuation of scholarly references utilized in discussions.
Detailed list affirming academic research standards followed.
Comprehensive citations of sources pertinent to the study's findings.
References inclusive of various research studies in relevant academic fields.
Continued citation for a completed academic reference list.
Last entries to finalize the understanding of the study's underpinning theories and applications.
Final citations and references concluding the academic inquiry.