Difficulties of Students’ who take Part-time Employment
Difficulties of Students’ who take Part-time Employment
A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of Ramon Torres National High School Senior High School
John Carlo Lapitan, Princess Angel Aragon, Althea Gabrielle Tambanillo, Francine Trayco,
Gerald Chua, Robbie Martir, Ban Christian Mallorca, Shea Diosto, Justin Rios, Caleb Benjamin
Panal, Jamila Marie Laconse, Cris Colango, Quennie Mellogo, Rizel Hernaiz, Justin Aragon,
Ramsley Jaban
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Inquiry, Investigation and, Immersion
June, 2025
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Statement of the Problem
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the Difficulties of Students’ who take Part-time
Employment
Specifically this will answer the following questions:
1. What are the Difficulties of Students’ who take Part-time Employment when taken
collectively and in terms of age and sex?
2. Is there significant difference between the age and sex in the Difficulties of Students’
who take Part-time Employment?
3. Is the significant relationship in terms of age and sex in the Difficulties of Students’ who
take Part-time Employment?
Hypothesis
1. There is no significant difference between the age and sex in the Difficulties of Students’
who take Part-time Employment.
2. There is no significant relationship in terms of age and sex in the Difficulties of Students’
who take Part-time Employment.
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Instrument
Survey or questionnaire
To gather quantitative data on the challenges students face when balancing part-time
employment and academic responsibilities.
Sample Questions:
Demographics:
Age: ____
Year Level: ____
Number of hours worked per week: ____
Likert Scale (1-5, where 1 = Strongly Disagree and 5 = Strongly Agree):
___ I struggle to find enough time to complete my assignments.
___ My grades are affected by the time I spend at my part-time job.
___ I often feel too tired to focus in class due to my part-time work.
___ My job helps me manage my finances effectively.
___ I feel stressed managing both work and school obligations.
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Multiple Choice:
How many hours do you work on average per week?
___ 1-10 hours
___ 11-20 hours
___ 21-30 hours
___ 31+ hours
What is the primary reason for your part-time job?
___ Financial support for education
___ Personal expenses
___ Gaining work experience
Other: ____
Test (Academic Performance Assessment)
To assess if part-time work affects students’ academic performance by comparing their scores
with those of non-working students.
Administer a standardized academic test (e.g., subject quizzes or mid-term assessments) to both
working and non-working students.
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Record the test scores for each group and compare the average scores to determine any
noticeable trends in academic performance.
Observation Checklist
To observe behavioral changes or difficulties in students engaged in part-time employment
during class.
Criteria for Observation:
Punctuality: Student arrives on time (Yes/No).
Class Participation: Student actively participates in discussions (Always, Sometimes, Never).
Signs of Fatigue: The student appears tired or distracted during lessons (Always, Sometimes,
Never).
Homework Completion: The student submits homework on time (Always, Sometimes, Never).
Interaction with Peers: Engages with classmates positively (Always, Sometimes, Never).
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Citations
The impact of part-time faculty on higher education administration, including their role in course
design, student evaluation. What Determines Employment of Part-Time Faculty in Academia.
(Liu, X. & Zhang L. 2020. )
Regular employment at modest weekly hours was associated with higher grades within each
grade level, but between-grade transitions into and out of employment were accompanied by
very slight performance declines and gains, respectively. (Oettinger, G. S. 1990).
a part-time worker is Defined as an employee whose position is classified As part time by the
employer; a part-time employee Does not necessarily work fewer hours than a full-Time
employment . (Houseman, S., & Osawa, M. 2018).
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Bibliography:
Liu, X., & Zhang, L. (2020). Flexibility at the core: what determines employment of part-time
faculty in academia. Journal of higher education, 91(3), 56-71.
Oettinger, G. S. (1990). Does High School Employment Affect High School Academic
Performance? Economics of Education Review, 9(4), 341-3
Houseman, S., & Osawa, M. (2018). Part-Time and Temporary Employment in Japan. Journal of
Labour Market Research, 51(2), 149-163.
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