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“FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ CHOICE TO PURSUE NURSING”

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A Research Presented to
The Faculty of Education and Health Sciences
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
General Santos City

In Partial Fulfilment of the

Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

By:

Antalan, Lyra Angela M.

Delizo, Alexandra I.
Marges, Aira Shane C.

April 2022
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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Nursing has evolved from caring for the sick and the poor to meeting all of a person's

health needs, with the goal of promoting, preventing, and restoring health, as well as promoting

coping through rehabilitation services (Geyer, Mogotlane & Young, 2009). Moreover, nurses

are on the "front lines" of most health-care systems, and their contribution is recognized as

critical to meeting development goals and providing safe and effective care. Nurses are not

only responsible for restoring health and alleviating suffering for patients, but they are also

expected to promote health and prevent illness in the general population. Nursing as a career is

widely regarded as desirable by society because it provides job security, mobility, and

advancement (Mooney et al. 2008).

According to the study of Shrestha et al., 2021 in Nepal, there is paucity of data

regarding the factors that influence choosing it. So, a cross sectional study was carried out

purposively among first year nursing students who were just enrolled to study nursing in

different nursing colleges in the said country. Meanwhile, in Kenya, the factors influencing the

choice of nursing career among newly admitted nursing students in campuses of a medical

training institution that the choice of a career is based on some motivating factors which an

individual considers to be crucial to his satisfaction and performance on the job. (Law &

Arthur, 2003). To add to that, these findings also highlighted the strong influence that

Singaporean parents might have on their children's career choices. In a study conducted in

Hong Kong, the effect of parents' influences was found to be significantly associated with
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students' considerations of nursing as a career. Asian parents from other countries, including

China and Taiwan, have also reported to have high career expectations in their children. (Wu

Ling, 2017)

Therefore, in order to attract more applicants into nursing especially those who are truly

interested, there is a need to identify the factors influencing their decision. Hence, the purpose

of this study is to identify the main factors that influence the nursing students’ decision to

choose nursing as their career, By examining specific individual factors that influence students'

views on a nursing career, this study will add to the body of knowledge in nursing education,

particularly in relation to admission procedures.

Statement of the Problem

The study aims to determine the factors influencing students’ choice to pursue nursing

in Notre Dame of Dadiangas University. Specifically, it answers the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of students in terms of

a. age;
b. sex;
c. year level;
2. What are the factors that influences the choice of the students to pursue nursing in terms
of:

A. Social

B. Emotional

C. Mental

D. Physical

E. Economic

3. Based on the results of the study, what recommendations can be made.

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Significance of the Study

The study evaluated the factors influencing students’ choice of pursuing nursing in

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University. The result of the study are beneficial to the following:

Institution. The results could therefore be used to provide the relevant nursing school

authorities with information that may be used to improve recruitment strategies and admission

criteria.

Administrators. This study will make the administrators of the University aware of the

fact that there are a variety of factors that influence students' career and professional choices.

Professor. This could also contribute to improving the way educators provide targeted

support to nursing students for enhanced retention and further career planning.

Researchers. The information on factors that influence career choice in nursing may

contribute to the retention of nursing students in nursing programmes and so, contribute to

reducing the shortage of nurses.

Future Researchers. The information could give insight to career advisors during their

career guidance sessions, to assist students in addressing the challenges they encounter.

Nursing Students. This study will aid students in understanding that people's

perceptions have a significant impact on their career decisions, and that career decisions have

a significant effect on how students see their future career prospects.

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Scope and Delimitation

This study focuses on determining the Factors Influencing Students’ choice to pursue

Nursing among nursing students of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University. The respondents

of the study are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year nursing students either male or female currently

studying at the said institution. It will be conducted on the summer of school year 2022-2023

through the use of self- made questionnaire that will be validated by the panels and research

adviser with a degree of Bachelors of Science in Nursing, before it will be distributed and

will be used to gather data.

Definition of Terms

This section will provide the understanding of the various variables used in the study

for better understanding of the readers and other researchers. The terms was defined as to

how it is used in the context of the study.

Economic Factors. An economic factor is a factor that can affect and influence an

individuals' financial status. They include education, employment status and income (Tutor,

2022). In this study, it refers to the perceived benefits and rewards that students feel will

arise from studying in or pursuing the nursing profession.

Emotional Factors. An emotional factor is all about a performer's feelings and how

these can influence the outcome of any activity. This includes emotions which affect

confidence, resilience and self-control (BBC, 2022). In this study, it refers to the factors that
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influences the respondent’s personal fulfilment with a particular activity and have significant

impact on their behavioral attitudes.

Mental Factors. A mental factor is defined as the aspect of the mind that apprehends

a particular quality of an object. Because it is characterized by the qualities of activity and

non-neutrality, it has the ability to color the mind in dependence on the way it manifests

(Wikimedia Foundation, 2022). In this study, it refers to the factors that concerns cognitive

processes which includes level of arousal, concentration and decision-making. This includes

the wavering commitment and desire for long-term objectives that significantly influences

students’ views of career choice.

Physical Factors. Physical factors refer to fitness, skills and tactics. Fitness covers

agility, CRE, flexibility and power (BBC, 2021). In this study, it refers to the quality or state

of being able or competence of pursuing nursing. This means, the possession of means or

skills to practice nursing career.

Social Factors. Social factors are those causes where the individual is affected by

social support, social networking, etc. (IGI Global, 2020). In this study, it refers to how the

society views the nursing profession influence the students; pursuit of nursing as a career.
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CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

         This chapter introduces the study's conceptual framework and reviews the various

literatures and studies that are relevant and significant to the research study.

Conceptual Framework

Figure 1 shows the conceptual paradigm of the study as presented the independent

variable which is the social factor, emotional factor, mental factor, physical factor and

economical factor that affects the dependent variable which is their choice of pursuing

nursing.
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Factors influencing Student’s

choice of Pursuing Nursing

Demographic Profile
 Age
 Sex
 Year Level

 Social Factor
 Emotional Factor
 Mental Factor
 Physical Factor
 Economical Factor

Figure I. Conceptual Framework

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RELATED LITERATURE

Students’ Perceptions of nursing as a career

Perceptions of nursing as a career are thought to be related to choices made by

high school students when entering into the nursing profession (Steven and Walker,

1993), and the decision to choose or refuse nursing was significantly influenced by the

congruence between students’ perception of an ideal career and nursing as a career

(Reiskin and Haussler, 1994).

Parent’s Influence on Career Choice

Few parents appear to recognize this impact and continue to believe that they have

little influence over their children's career choices (Taylor, Harris, & Taylor, 2004).

According to a study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

(Taylor, Harris, & Taylor, 2004), nearly half of freshman parents believe they should

remain neutral in their child's career development. Additional research shows that parents

have a greater influence on career choice than teachers (Kniveton, 2004) and can even

influence what major their children choose in college (Simpson, 2003). Parents clearly

believe they have less control over their children's career choices than research suggests.

This perception seems to differ from the perception of children, who often report their

parents to be of the highest influence (Ferry, 2006; Kniveton, 2004). Due to this

perception gap, it is important to examine the result of parental influence in regard to

their children's career choices.

Age and Gender

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Gender plays a significant role in the decision to pursue nursing as a career.

Nursing has remained a predominantly female-dominated field, with men accounting for

only a small percentage of the nursing workforce. Some authors believe that more women

than men have worked in nursing because women have a more positive attitude toward

the profession (May et al., 1991) (Tang et al., 1998) (Williams et al., 1991).

The media has played a big role in discouraging male students from choosing

nursing as a career (Cabaniss, 2011). Specifically, the media has portrayed nursing as a

female profession, which is less intellectually demanding, and a subservient adjunct to

medicine (Tan-Kuick, 2012). This line of thinking is evident in South Africa, where the

image and status of nursing have been battered, resulting in a declining number of

applicants in general, regardless of gender (Van Zyl, 2011; Mphahlele, 2011; Meiring,

2011; Breier et al., 2008).

Gender stereotypes influence the choice of nursing as a career, for instance,

society perceives a nursing career as a female profession and has a negative perception of

males who choose and practise nursing (Abudari, Ibrahim & Aly, 2016; Oliver, 2010;

Mooney et al., 2008). Law and Arthur (2003) and Phillips et al. (2014) found that

students’ background had an important impact on their choice to do nursing. These

include socio-demographic factors such as gender, parents’ education level, and

occupation (Abudari et al., 2016; Law et al., 2003). Secondly, they found that a male

nurses’ motivation for doing nursing might be practical, psychosocial, and based on a

desire to care for others and a feeling of power or of being empowered (Law et al, 2003)

Law and Arthur (2003) and Phillips et al. (2014) found that students’ background
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had an important impact on their choice to do nursing. These include socio-demographic

factors such as gender, parents’ education level, and occupation (Abudari et al., 2016;

Law et al., 2003).

Marcinowicz et al. (2016) in their study in Poland, show that young people

perceive nursing as a career with low prestige. The authors argue that improvement of the

image of nursing will increase respect for the profession and make it more attractive. This

result was similar to the findings of McCabe et al. (2005) which was that the intrinsic

attraction, such as perceiving nursing as a caring and prestigious career, scored lower

(28.4%) on the very important reason of choosing nursing but scored higher (43.4%) in

minor or not important reasons in respondents’ career choice.

Dr. Chukujindu Joyce Okafor and Nkiruka Monica Onokwai (BSUJEM Vol. 2

No. 1 2020) 263 influence their choice and perception, the study revealed that 83.33%

were of females and 16.67% were males who chose nursing as a career while 80% made

their career choice willingly, 7.50% were influenced by role models. In addition, 91.25%

of respondents revealed that nurses are respected and valued while 2.5% and 6.25% of

respondents disagreed and were undecided respectively

In yet another study by Wilson (2005) on the experience of males entering

nursing, a phenomenological analysis of professionally enhancing factors and barriers

carried out at an Australian Regional University, it was found out that males in nursing

have low self-confidence and no career satisfaction. The findings also proved that lack of

male in nursing profession was as a result of inherent belief in the naturalism of women

as nurses, poor working condition, low pay and inability of males to shake off the low
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reputation men have in nursing.

It has been observed that many students who enter nursing at the age of 35-40

years have both disadvantages and advantages because they have a shorter working life in

service, but they are more mature, responsible and focused on their nursing career

(Flinkman & Salanterä, 2015).

School and Year level

Associate’s degree in Nursing in the United States takes 2-3 years and is offered

at community colleges, or senior colleges and universities. The studies include course

work in general education and nursing and it prepares graduates for licensure and

registered nursing and students are prepared to practice in structured care settings. The

baccalaureate is studied in senior colleges and universities and the graduates are licensed

as registered nurses and employment in a variety of inpatient setting and ambulatory care

settings. The program lasts for four years and upon completion of a state approved

program, graduates may take the Registered Nurse state licensing examination. (Gilbert

2013.)

A’ level standard is the later of two standardized tests in a secondary school

subject, used as a qualification for entrance into a university (The American heritage,

2009).

A study done in Rio de Janeiro by Spindola, Seibert, Francisco and Clos (2005),

of 62 high school students indicated that the students associate the nurse figure to the
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assisting function and they visualize nurses as an auxiliary of the physician and that they

were not aware of the different categories of the nursing profession and the education

level of the profession. Therefore it is essential to give information to the youngsters

before entering college for them to know what nursing is all about so that they choose the

profession knowing what it entails therefore reducing the rate of dropouts and therefore

retaining them in the profession.

Reasons for choosing nursing career and factors that influence the choice of the

career

Various reasons have been given by students for choosing nursing (McCabe,

Nowak, & Mullen, 2005; Chauke, 2014; Mooney, Glacken & O’Brien, 2008; Dal,

Arifoğlu, & Razi, 2009; Natan et al., 2010). One of the most prominent factors which can

influence nursing students’ career choice is prior exposure to nursing (Liaw, Wu, Chow,

Lim & Tan 2017; Wu, Low, Tan, López & Liaw, 2015; Harding, 2009).

The one of the reasons students choose to study nursing are firstly, the education

and career aspirations which include the student’s belief that nursing is their choice of

career and that there is advancement in the nursing career or nursing education. (Tan-

kuick & Ng, 2011.) Another reason would be the expectations of employment. This boils

down to job security, knowing that after studying it is easy to acquire a job and that as a

healthcare professional, one cannot go without a job. (Gutierrez , Maranon, Poch & Prat

2010, 236-42.)
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A study revealed that registered nurses and nursing students chose to study

nursing because of the opportunity for caring and that it was their vocation in life which

were congruent with the character and temperament found in the participants (Eley D,

Eley R, Bertello & Rogers 2012, 1546).

On the other hand, some students are motivated by extrinsic factors in choosing

nursing as a career. For instance, job opportunities available in nursing or support from

parents, friends and other family members (Jebakani & Rani, 2016; Nilsson & Stomberg,

2008; Myburgh, 2005). According to Natan et al (2010) extrinsic factors refer to

motivational behaviour aimed at achieving concrete reward, for instance, job security, a

high salary, comfortable working conditions and behaviour influenced by family and

friends. Financial reasons such as job opportunities and security were seen to be the main

extrinsic reasons for students choosing nursing as a career (Al Jarrah, 2013).

Knowledge about the career can be the main factor to influence one’s decision to

study nursing and this could come through family members and exposure to work

experience (Mooney et al. 2007, 389).

Young people are significantly inspired by others in their lives; hence they need

good role models to guide them as on their own they have difficulty making major life

decisions such as the choice of a career (Price, Hall, Angus & Peter, 2013; Pool, 2012).

Thus, students generally need intensive guidance from their support structures, such as

families, teachers and friends, to recognize their abilities and interests (Walker et al.,

2018, Achilles, 2010).

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Several studies have revealed that encouragement from friends and relatives,

nursing students, family members and successful nurses were the main factors that

promoted nursing candidates’ aspirations to become nurses (Ferri, Laffi, Rovesti, Artioli,

& Di Lorenzo, 2016; Al-Jarrah, 2013; Achilles, 2010).

Another influence could be when a family member, relative or friend is a nurse as

this situation may also provide a role model for students who may want to follow in the

above-mentioned individuals’ footsteps (Kabanya et al., 2016; Tan-Kuick, 2012; Mooney

et al., 2008).

A study conducted by Dal et al. (2009) on factors influencing nursing students’

career choice with respect to nursing shows 26 that 60.6% of students were influenced by

the relatives already working in the healthcare sector.

A good role model nurse who has the characteristics of caring and a passion for

nursing would be admired by potential students and can be very influential in their career

decision making (ten Hoeve et al., 2017; Emeghebo, 2012, Price, 2009).

Vanhanen and Janhonen (2000,1054), say that majority of nursing students

perceive nursing as a career which offers opportunities in caring for people and the

students also emphasized on employment opportunities while it (nursing) promotes their

own personal growth. However, Mendez and Louis (1991), say that nursing students do

not always regards nursing as an ideal career. Therefore the students choose nursing for

other reasons, like recruitment opportunities.

Vanhanen and Janhonen (2000), refer to prior research results by Vanhanen et al.
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(1999), where nursing students’ orientation to the profession is defined in terms of

orientation to caring, students’ own experiences and nursing expertise. These orientations

differ with regard to the student’s preeducational experiences of nursing and caring, the

meaning of nursing as work to them, and the students’ expectations of nursing education

and a future career in nursing. (Op. cit. p. 1055.)

A study revealed that registered nurses and nursing students chose to study

nursing because of the opportunity for caring and that it was their vocation in life which

were congruent with the character and temperament found in the participants (Eley D,

Eley R, Bertello & Rogers 2012, 1546).

A study done in Ireland came out with findings that some of the students, who

took part in the study, didn’t have nursing as their first choice career. Some preferred

careers in alternative healthcare professions like occupational therapy, medicine or

physiotherapy, some were interested in teaching but due to insufficient grades, they chose

nursing, but none of them regretted the choice of nursing career. (Mooney et al. 2008,

389.)

In considering all these factors, it is important to remember that the factors that

affect decision-making process for entering into nursing may help predict success or

success of nursing students. Many students do not have a good understanding of why

they choose nursing, and this may cause them to change their career many times or leave

the nursing training without completing the course (Eick, Williamson & Heath, 2012; Lai

et al, 2008).

Social Influences on Choosing Nursing as a Career

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In most health systems, nurses are at the forefront of care, and their contributions

are critical to achieving societal health goals and providing safe and effective care (Lim

& Muhtar, 2016). Understanding why people choose to pursue a career in nursing is

critical for the profession's survival and success, especially for related leaders and

academics. Understanding the factors that influence discipline choice can aid in shaping

the curriculum to better meet the needs and expectations of students (Cho et al., 2010).

Withdrawal from nursing school is a common problem in Iran. Students face a

steady decline in educational standards, which costs the educational system a lot of

money and has a psychological impact on other students. One of the most common

causes of student withdrawal is a lack of knowledge about the nursing profession

(Farahani et al., 2017).

An individual's satisfaction and commitment to a particular academic field can be

influenced by a diligent search for information about that field before choosing that field

(Wilkes et al., 2015). A review of the literature found that factors like willingness to help

and care for others, job opportunities, social status, income, personal environmental

factors, experience caring for a loved one, having a close relative who is a nurse, and

experiencing the hospitalization of relatives or friends influence nursing as a career

choice (Ergün & Güzel, 2016; Liaw et al., 2016; nder et al., 2014)

Economic benefits

Salary is defined as "cash rewards, also known as compensation; this includes

items such as the base salary, bonuses, and incentive payments that employees receive in

exchange for working in an organization" (Moy & Lee 2012,).  A high-paying nursing
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career is an obvious perk, it is important to consider your interests, or what you’re most

passionate about, when choosing a nursing specialty. The amount of money you’ll make

as an RN can vary depending on your location, your industry, and your level of training

and experience (Jordan,2021). Almost 70% of nurses rated salary and patient care as their

number one and two job satisfiers (Boivin, 2018).

In the Philippines, The estimated total pay for a Registered Nurse is ₱44,000 per

year in the Philippines. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the

ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected

from our users. The estimated base pay is ₱20,000 per year. The estimated additional pay

is ₱24,000 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and

profit sharing (Glassdorr). In the local labor market, an entry level registered nurse

receives a salary of P8,000 - P13,500 per month. Registered Nurses hired at Hospitals

commonly receive an average salary of P9,757 per month. In the government, the average

salary per month is around P13,500 while in private sector, the rate average is around

P10,000 per month (Bureu of Local Employment). The salary increase is for all public

health nurses in the Philippines — regardless if regular, casual or contractual, full-time or

part-time — working in national government agencies, including state universities and

colleges and state corporations, as well as local government units (LGUs) covered by the

Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) under Republic Act (RA) No.

6758 or the Compensation and Position Classification Act of 1989 (Jonas,2022).

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CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

 This chapter presents the research design, the locale of the study, the respondents,

the method for collecting data, the research instrument, and the statistical treatment used to

convert the collected data into meaningful information.

Research Design

In order to collect and establish data for the study, the study employed the

descriptive survey method. The descriptive study was utilized because it is primarily

concerned with describing the variables. This method specifically describes the factors

influencing students’ choice to pursue nursing.

A descriptive quantitative survey design will be used. A survey is a method of

gathering information using relevant questions from a sample of people with the aim of

understanding populations as a whole. (Qualtrics 2020). Descriptive research is a research

method that describes the characteristics of the population or phenomenon under

investigation. The descriptive method of research employs a survey as the primary data

collection method to describe the profile of the students, determine the factors influencing

students’ choice to pursue nursing, identify the students' career preferences, and the

influence of the factors on their career preferences. The chart below illustrates the process

flow of the study.

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Factors Influencing Students’ choice to pursue Nursing

Demographic profile Research Design

 Age  Descriptive - Quantitative

 Sex
 Year level
Locale
 Notre Dame of Dadiangas
University, General Santos
 Social Factor
City
 Emotional Factor
 Mental Factor Respondents
 Physical Factors
 Economic Factors  Nursing Students of Notre
dame of Dadiangas
University

Sampling Technique
 Quota Sampling

Research Instrument
 Self-made Questionnaire

Statistical Tool
 Mean
 Frequency
 Percentage

Recommendations

Figure 2. Research Design

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Locale of the Study

The study is conducted at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University. The Notre Dame

of Dadiangas University (NDDU, simply known as Notre Dame, is a school in General

Santos City NDDU is PAASCU Accredited Level IV and a Catholic Institution run by the

Marist Brothers or FMS (Fratres Maristae Scholis). It offers undergraduate and graduate

courses as well as pre-elementary and basic education. Further, it offers a broad spectrum

of academic programs through its colleges. It consist of three campuses in General Santos–

the main campus along Marist Avenue, the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University-

Integrated Basic Education Department or NDDU-Ibed Lagao Campus and Espina

Campus. Today, NDDU is the only private university in General Santos. The NDDU-Ibed

offers as nondated by the department of the Education on basic curriculum.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of this study includes 120 nursing students, specifically, the 1st, 2nd,

and 3rd year that are currently enrolled in Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in the

school year 2021-2022. A quota is set on 40 representatives from each year level to

represents the whole population. Male and female respondents may all participate in the

study.

Sampling Technique

The study will use a quota sampling technique. Quota sampling is defined as a non-

probability sampling method in which researchers create a sample involving individuals

that represent a population. Researchers will assign quotas to a group of people in order to
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create subgroups of individuals that represent characteristics of the target population as a

whole.

Researchers will use quota sampling to obtain the presence of representative

proportions of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year nursing students of Notre Dame of Dadiangas

University. In order to achieve research objectives, the sample size consist of a total of one

twenty (120) respondents from the first and second year Bachelor of Science in Nursing

(BSN) students of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University. A qouta is set on 40

representatives from each year level to represent the whole population.

Instrumentation

In this study, a self-made questionnaire will be used. Since this study is

descriptive-quantitative, the questionnaire is the most suitable methodology for this. The

self-made questionnaire is divided into two parts. The first part will be questions related to

acquire the data needed for demographic profile, students' profiles, including their name

(which is optional), age, sex, and year level. The second part of the survey questionnaire

consists of a set of statements for each of the five (5) factors. Each factor comprises

statements that the respondent may or may not be able to relate to. A draft of the

questionnaire will be created using readings, prior studies, related literature, and published

and unpublished thesis relevant to this study. To ensure the validity and reliability of the

questionnaire, it will undergo an evaluation and validation from panels and research

adviser who have high knowledge with regards to the items indicated.
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Data Gathering Procedure

This section presents the procedures which are needed to be followed to gather all the

necessary data for this study.

The researchers will prepare a letter of request to conduct the study to be sent to the

Dean of College in Health Sciences. After the letter of request being approved, the self-

made questionnaire will be distributed to the respondents. Note that the researchers’ self-

made questionnaire underwent an in-depth validation and revision to ensure the credibility

and accuracy of the instrument. Succeeding the validation, the Google Form Survey

Questionnaire will then be distributed to the respondents. It will be the official beginning

of the data gathering procedure.

The questionnaire or the Google forms link were retrieved after the students

finished answering. The data gathered will be checked, tallied, analyzed, and interpreted.

From the data gathered through the questionnaire, it will be summarized by being

statistically analyzed using frequency count expressed in percentage in the case for the

demographics and each factor. The researchers will maintain confidentiality after

conducting the study.

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Statistical Tool

Descriptive statistics will be used to analyze the data. The frequency distribution and

percentages will be used to analyze the data. To summarize the profile of the nursing

students, descriptive statistics based on percentages will be used.

The factors influencing their choice of pursuing nursing would be determined by a

total of 20 items chosen from research questionnaires. The factors were assessed using a

Likert-scale point system ranging from 1 to 5. The factors were chosen using a scale

ranging from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5). The data was analyzed using mean

and percentage to determine which items in terms of social, mental, physical, economical

and emotional factors had the highest and lowest agreement. Box 1 shows the verbal

interpretation of the mean for each factor derived from the 5-point Likert Scale.

Box 1 Verbal Interpretation of the 5-point Likert Scale

Verbal
Rating Scale Mean
Interpretation

5 4.20 – 5.00 Strongly Agree

4 3.40 – 4.19 Agree

3 2.60 – 3.39 Neutral

2 1.80 – 2.59 Disagree

1 1.00 – 1.79 Strongly Disagree