PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGES OF EXTRACURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES TO THE STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Rationale: [Purpose of the Study + Related Literature (at least 10) and Studies (at least
10)]

INTRODUCTION

Education is a basic need of every individual. It plays Vitral role ong the students
academic performance. Education facilitates the learning, skills, values and habits of the
students and It plays a vital role on shaping the students academic performance. With
education, students acquite a foundation of know- ledge in various subjects, develop
essential skills such as critical thinking, socializing, and problem solving. Education
helps the nation to provide more professionals that Contribute to our rociety stated by
The international trade administration (2023)
 Building strong interactions at school is essential for student success, particularly
for those from low-income households. Many of these students face challenges such as
home responsibilities, limited family resources, and social class hierarchies that affect
their engagement in school. Recent research emphasizes that low-income students
greatly benefit from forming personal relationships with at least one school staff member
who understands their interests, talents, and struggles. For instance, a study published
by (Kang, D., 2025) found that improving the quality of teacher-student relationships,
especially with boys, can enhance student engagement.

Therefore, Extracurricular activities also contribute significantly to student

development, fostering confidence, life skills, and meaningful relationships. However,
participation in such activities is often unequal, with students from wealthier
backgrounds engaging more frequently. A study found that children from the wealthiest
backgrounds (2020) are three times more likely to take music classes out of school
hours than those from the poorest families.

Speaking of Extracurricular activities, it refer to voluntary pursuits outside of

regular academic classes, such as sports clubs, music, art or community service.
According to (Kim, J, 2022) these activities are essential for students holistic
development like teamwork, leadership, comm ic development, as they poster slantis
leadership, communication and problem solving, Participation in extracurricular activities
has been inked to improved academic performance, increased self esteem, and better
social skills. Moreover, extracurricular activities can enhance student’s college
applications. Career prospects and overall personal growth, making them a valuable
complement to academic learning. ( Salemann, M., 2024)

Participating in extracurricular activities offers several benefits that positively

influence students’ academic performance, social skills, and overall well-being. One
significant advantage is the development of leadership abilities. A study by the Women’s
Sports Foundation (2023) found that 69% of women leaders participated in sports
during their youth, suggesting that early involvement in such activities fosters leadership
skills that persist into adulthood.

Participating in extracurricular activities can significantly enhance

students' academic performance and time management skills. Engaging in
these activities often requires students to juggle multiple responsibilities,
prompting them to develop effective time management strategies. According
to a study by (Kakungulu S J. 2023 ) involvement in extracurricular activities
fosters essential life skills, including time management, which are crucial for
balancing academic and personal commitments.

Building on the benefits of extracurricular activities, it is also important to

recognize their potential negative effects on students’ academic performance.
Overcommitment to these activities can lead to lower grades, stress, and burnout.
According to a study by researchers at the University of Georgia (2022), an excessive
number of enrichment activities can create an "overscheduled" student, increasing
stress and anxiety, especially at the high school level. Some students feel pressured to
achieve high grades, which leads them to participate in multiple extracurricular
activities. However, balancing academics and extracurriculars can become
overwhelming, causing mental and physical exhaustion.

In addition, students may experience burnout due to the constant demands of

schoolwork and extracurricular responsibilities. (McCallum, J.,2020) explains that
teenagers often feel compelled to join clubs and community service activities to improve
their chances of getting into competitive colleges. Without proper time management,
students may struggle to balance academics and extracurriculars, leading to negative
consequences. Overloading their schedules can leave them with less time for studying
and sleeping, ultimately resulting in poor academic performance. They may also
experience stress, fatigue, and burnout as they rush from one activity to another without
prioritizing their tasks. This lack of balance can significantly impact both their mental
and physical health.

One problem the researchers might face is that there isn’t much information on
how extracurricular activities affect certain groups of students. Most research only talks
about students in general, but there isn’t a lot of data on students with disabilities,
international students, or those from low-income families. These students might have
different struggles, like difficulty joining activities because of money, cultural differences,
or accessibility issues. Since there isn’t enough information available, the researchers
might have a hard time finding details to support their study. Because of this, they might
have to collect their own data, which could take a lot of time and effort. To solve this
problem, the researchers could conduct surveys or interviews with students from these
groups to get real experiences from them. They could also look for other studies related
to education and student inclusion that might give helpful ideas about the challenges
these students face.

Another issue the researchers might deal with is that most information about
extracurricular activities mainly focuses on sports. There isn’t enough research about
other activities like music, art, and community service. These activities are also
important for students' growth, but they don’t get as much attention. Since there aren’t
many sources available, the researchers might find it hard to explain how these
activities help students with their academics, social skills, and emotions. To fix this, the
researchers could study students who join these activities and observe how it affects
them. They could also work with schools or groups that offer these programs to get
more information on how different extracurricular activities help students. By doing this,
the researchers can add new knowledge about extracurricular activities and help fill in
the missing information.
 Nonetheless, Students often encounter challenges when participating in
extracurricular activities in school, such as sports, clubs, and events. Students might
experience a lack of time to management or balance their studies while attending
extracurricular activities, because of the loaded work Students might experience stress
and burnout due to the necessary tasks that need to finish. Students may also lose
some of their high grades because of the absences in some subjects, because it doesn't
mean that if you participated in extracurricular activities,

This study revolves around every students facing challenges in extracurricular

activities while studying. By focusing on the problem, the study aims to gain insight into
how the challenges onextracurricular activities affect student’s academic performance.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Students who participate in extracurricular activities often struggle to balance their

academic responsibilities, facing challenges such as time constraints, fatigue, and
pressure to perform well in both areas. While these activities can enhance personal
growth and time management skills, excessive involvement may lead to burnout and
declining academic performance. Many students lack adequate support systems to help
them navigate these demands, making it difficult to maintain a healthy balance. Without
a clear understanding of how extracurricular commitments impact academic success,
students may experience stress and difficulty prioritizing their tasks, ultimately affecting
their overall performance.

1. How do the extracurricular activities affects the Academic performance of

the students?
2. What challenges does the students encounter in participating in
extracurricular activities?
 3. How do students manage their time in academic performance while doing
extracurricular activities?

RESEARCH DESIGN

Phenomenological research design was chosen for this study to explore and
understand the lived experiences of challenges the students encountered when
participating in extracurricular activities while managing their academic responsibilities.

This approach allows for an in-depth examination of the challenges, perceptions, and
coping mechanisms of students, providing rich, firsthand insights that quantitative
methods may overlook. By focusing on individual experiences, the study aims to
capture the complexities and personal struggles associated with balancing
extracurricular involvement and academic performance.

phenomenological enables a deeper understanding of the emotional, psychological,

and practical implications of this balance, ultimately contributing to a more
comprehensive perspective on how extracurricular activities influence student success.

REFERENCES (APA)

Salemann, M., (2024). Why extracurricular activities are key to top-tier college
admissions.

https://nypost.com/2024/01/23/lifestyle/why-extracurriculars-are-key-to-successful-
college-applications.com
(Kim, J., 2022 ). The Empirical Study of Extracurricular Activity on Socially
Responsible Leadership

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
369329543_The_Empirical_Study_of_Extracurricular_Activity_on_Socially_Res
ponsible_Leadership