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Absenteeism on Fridays of Grades 11 to 12 in Lagao National High

School

A Research Presented
To the Faculty of Senior High School
Lagao National High School
General Santos City

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Practical Research 1

Researchers:

Leika Nadine Rivera

Humphrey Paradies
Chrislee Lebonpasil
Armand Armada
Lance Gaban
Julian Hipolito

June 2023
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Letter to the School Head for Approval

May 05, 2023

DR. FRANSISCO M. ESPINOSA, PIV

School Head
Lagao National High School
Purok Malakas, Barangay San Isidro, General Santos City

Dear Sir,

Good Day!

We are the students from Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) under the
section of Marx, conducting a research study entitled Absenteeism in grades 11-12
at Lagao National HighsSchool on Fridays, as a part of the requirement in
practical research 1 for the second semester of S.Y. 2022-2023. This seeks to
determine the underlying causes and factors of absenteeism on Fridays experienced
by Senior High School students and to determine the strategies to be used to
address this issue.

We would like to ask for your approval from your good office to allow us to conduct
our research study on campus. Rest assured that this research will be used for this
purpose only.

Sincerely yours, Noted by:

Leika Nadine D. Rivera SIR JUNREY B. VILLA

Lead Research Practical Research

1 Teacher

Approved by:

DR. FRANSISCO M. ESPINOSA, PIV

School Head
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Abstract

This study seeks answers on the Senior Highs School students’ lived
experiences at school on Fridays aiming to figure out the factors they face on
skipping that day and to assess the strategies to be used to address this
crucial issue. This study is conducted by using a phenomenological technique
which purposely explore the lived experiences of students. A sample
composed of seven (n = 7) Senior High School students and two (n = 2)
Senior High School teachers was purposefully selected, male and female, in
different strands and grade level that were conducted in Lagao National High
School, General Santos City, in the academic year 2022-2023. The
researchers developed a tool to identify the factors contributing to the
absenteeism of grades 11-12 on Fridays. There were 11 sub- themes with 4
major themes. Four themes came up in the Senior High School students’
experience that they consider as a reason to be absent on Fridays. First is
Idleness with the sub-themes of Unmotivated and Boring. Another theme is
Unoccupied Class with the sub-themes of Inconsistent Class and Only One
Subject. The third theme is Exhaustion with the sub-themes of Tiresome,
Friday Sickness, and Overslept. The last theme is Inadequacies with the sub-
themes of Child’s Responsibility, Physical Limitation, Financial Problem and
Working Student. This study found out that Friday classes are inconsistent
causing the students to skip that day, thinking that, Fridays are trivial,
however, students still face negative consequences such as the decreasing of
their grades and the missing activities even though it was found out that they
barely do anything on Fridays. Hence, this only signifies that, Fridays are
undoubtedly inconsistent.

Keywords: senior high school, absenteeism, Fridays, experience,

inconsistent.
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Acknowledgement

We would like to thank our adviser, Sir Junrey Villa, this study would
not have been possible without his guidance. We would also like to thank
Ma’am Floramae Dullano, for coaching us despite her busy schedule. The
progress was indeed tough, but it could have been tougher without the help
of them, sincerely, thank you.

To the participants, it was such a great opportunity to interview them,

their statements were big help for us. Without their cooperation, this study
would have been weak, we are beyond thankful for their partnership.

We, the researchers are grateful to the teachers who were

considerate of our absences in order to finish this study, and to the teachers
who validated our interview tools, thank you, for without your help, we could
have had terrible interview questions.

To our parents/ guardians, we appreciate your deliberation for your

child’s busy schedule. Yes, this study have caused such amount of money
so, we are deeply thankful your financial support.

To our fellow students and friends, thank you for sharing your
knowledge during the progress of making this study, indeed, it was such a
big help.

Last but not the least, to the researchers who cared and cooperated
in their study, we appreciate your affiliation. To the lead researchers, who
had been in sleepless nights, mental breakdowns and have swallowed their
pride for the sake of this study, and have developed good patience, we are
proud of your sacrifices, we are proud of your leadership.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preliminary Pages Pages

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
LIST OF TABLES vi
LIST OF FIGURES vi
CHAPTER I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Introduction 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Significance of the Study 4
Scope and Delimitations 5

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Literature Review 6
Conceptual Framework 10

CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY

Research Design 11
Research Participants 11
Role of the Researchers 12
Data Collection 13
Data Analysis 13
Ethical Consideration 14

CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 16

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CHAPTER V SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings 70
Conclusions 73
Recommendations 74

REFERENCES 75

APPENDICES

A. Letter Consent for the Participants 79

B. Key Informant Interview Guide 80
C. Validation Sheet 82

CERTIFICATES           83
Certificate of Participation in Practical Research Defense
Certificate of Best Oral Presenter in Practical 
Research Defense
Certificate of Best in Written Report in Practical 
Research Defense

CURRICULUM VITAE 85
     
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List of Tables

Tables Page
1 Theme 1. Inconsistency of Classes 17
2 Theme 2. Boredom 20
3 Theme 3. Tiresome 21
4 Theme 4. Children’s Responsibility 23
5 Theme 1. Idleness 24
6 Theme 2. Unoccupied class 25
7 Theme 3. Exhaustion 27
8 Theme 4. Inadequacies 29
9 Theme 1. Lack of School Works 32
10 Theme 2. Decrease in Grades 35
11 .Theme 3. Learning Inadequacies 37
12 Theme 4. Consulted 39
13 Theme 1. Consultation 40
14 .Theme 2. Productivity 43
15 Theme 1. Students’ lack of dedication 46
16 Theme 2. Difficulty of imposing discipline 50
17 Theme 3. Contagious actions of lazy students 51
18 Theme 1. Inconsistency of class 53
19 Theme 2. Campus activities 58
20 Theme 3. Poverty 60
21 Theme 1. Implementing actions 62
22 Table 22.Theme 2. Contagious actions of lazy students 67

LIST OF FIGURES

Figures         Page
1 Conceptual Framework 13
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