PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SINGLE PARENTING IN THE SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE OF GRADE SIX PUPILS IN LIAN

CENTRAL SCHOOL, LIAN BATANGAS

By

ANLYN C. PEGA

DR. FRANCISCO CALINGASAN MEMORIAL COLLEGES FOUNDATION, INC.

School of Graduate Studies
March 2018
 PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SINGLE PARENTING IN THE SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE OF GRADE SIX PUPILS IN LIAN
CENTRAL SCHOOL, LIAN BATANGAS

A Thesis
Presented to
The Faculty of School of Graduate Studies
Dr. Francisco L. Calingasan Memorial Colleges Foundation, Inc.
Nasugbu, Batangas

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Master of Arts in Education
Major in Administration and Supervision
 ANLYN C. PEGA

March 2018

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RECOMMENDATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION

This thesis entitled PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF SINGLE

PARENTING IN THE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OF GRADE SIX

PUPILS IN LIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL, LIAN BATANGAS prepared and

submitted by ANLYN C. PEGA, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the degree of Master of Arts in Education major in Administration and

Supervision has been examined and hereby recommended for oral

examination.

December 28, 2017 ANDRO M. BAUTISTA, Ed. D.

Date Adviser
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APPROVAL SHEET

Approved by the committee on Oral Examination with a grade of

93 % on December 28, 2017.

Examiners:

ARMANDO R. HERNANDEZ, Ed. D. PLACIDA G. DELA VEGA, Ph. D.

Member Member

NORMITA M. BULACAC, Ed. D.

Member

FELY S. CASTILLO, Ph.D.

Chairman

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of

Arts in Education major in Administration and Supervision.

Comprehensive Examination with a grade of 93.19 % on July 8-9,

2017.

NORMITA M. BULACLAC Ed. D.

 Dean
School of Graduate Studies

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The researcher would first and foremost wish to thank the

Almighty Father for the gist of life, knowledge, care and resources He

has granted her.

To Dr. Andro M. Bautista, the researcher’s adviser, for his

constant support, scholarly advises and words of encouragement that

strengthen the researcher’s doubtful heart to accomplish this study.

To Dr. Normita M. Bulaclac, Dean of School Graduate

Studies of Dr. Francisco Calingasan Colleges Foundations Inc. for

expertly sharing her knowledge and for the impact she had to strive

hard in her academic pursuit.

To Paul Alvin Dimayuga, her best colleague and a former

college instructor of Dr. Francisco Calingasan Colleges Foundations,

Inc. for his undying support and words of wisdom.

To Reymark G. Baesa, her loving and caring partner who

patiently understands her nature of work and study, for his supportive

efforts and moral support.

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To Dr. Maribel Calingasan, President of Dr. Francisco

Calingasan Memorial Colleges Foundation, Inc. for giving the

researcher the permission to conduct this study.

The researcher also likes to extend her utmost gratitude to

Mrs. Rosalinda V. Sanchez, Mr. Reynaldo Cudiamat, Mrs. Leila

Ilagan, Mrs Gina G. Esguerra, Ms. Cynthia J. Laparan, for their

kind assistance and support

Genuine appreciation is wholeheartedly expressed to the

thirty-five (35) Grade 6 pupils of Lian Central School for making this

research possible,

A. C. P.

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 DEDICATION

This humble piece of work is wholeheartedly dedicated,

with love and appreciation

to her inay and tatay

who now both rest in the kingdom of God

for their guidance and trust in the researcher’s

capability and determination towards achieving her goals.

A. C. P.

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Anlyn C. Pega
March 2018

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ABSTRACT
Title: PERCEIVED EEFECTS OF SINGLE
PARENTING IN THE SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE OF GRADE SIX PUPILS
IN LIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL, LIAN
BATANGAS

Researcher: ANLYN C. PEGA

Degree Conferred: Master of Arts in Education, Major

in Administration and Supervision

Name and Address of the School: Dr. Francisco L. Calingasan Memorial

Colleges Foundation, Inc., Camp
Avejar, Nasugbu Batangas

Year: 2018

Summary

This study aims to determine the perceived effects of single parenting

in school performance of pupils in Lian Central School as basis for a

proposed action plan. The respondents of the study were 35 grade six pupils.

The method used in the study is descriptive method of research. The study

concluded that (1) Most of the respondents were on their age requirement

for grade 6 level of education. Most of them were female. Most of the

respondents still had average academic grade in school despite having

single parent. However, there were some who had low performance due to

less supervision of parents. (2) Most of the respondents moderately agreed

on the perceived effects of single parenting as to achievement, participation

in school activities and school discipline. (3) There was no

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significant relationship in the responses of the respondents regarding the

perceived of single parenting when grouped according to their profile

variables. (4) An action plan designed by the researcher to enhance the

Performance of the pupils with single parent. The following recommendations

were offered by the researcher such as (1) pupils with single parent should

be treated with utmost love and care regardless of their age and gender. (2)

Parents should support their pupils in participating school activities thus,

schools should conduct more activities that will enhance parental

involvement. (3)Teachers should provide the pupil-respondents activities to

be done at home that will encourage high level of parental participation. They

should also encourage parents to have maximum participation in Parent-

Teacher Conferences .Parents should apportion their time in such a way that

they would be able to aid their children in doing their homework, guide them

on becoming academically successful, visit their children’s school to finding

out their performance in class as well as provide them with all the materials

they required for their studies. (4) Implementation of the proposed action

plan is highly recommended. Schools must continue its program for children

from single-parent homes, or may adopt programs that will help these single-

parent children to overcome their problems and improve their school

performance.

Kerywords: Impact, Single Parenting, Performance, Pupils, Action Plan

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE ii

RECOMMENDATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION iii

APPROVAL SHEET iv

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS v

DEDICATION vii

COPYRIGHT viii

ABSTRACT ix

TABLE OF CONTENTS xi

LIST OF TABLES xiv

LIST OF FIGURE xv

CHAPTER

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction 1

Background of the Study 5

Theoretical Framework 6

Conceptual Framework 8

Statement of the Problem 10

Hypothesis 11

Significance of the Study 11

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 Scope and Delimitation of the Study 11

Definition of Terms 13

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES

A. Related Literature 16

Foreign Literature 16

Local Literature 19

B. Related Studies

Foreign Studies 23

Local Studies 29

C. Synthesis 35

3 RESEARCH METHOD AND PROCEDURES

Research Method Used 37

Respondents of the Study 38

Research Instrument 38

Construction and Validation of the Instrument 38

Data Gathering Procedures 39

Statistical Treatment of Data 39

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4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 41

5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Findings 55

Conclusions 59

Recommendations 60

BIBLIOGRAPHY 61

APPENDICES

A1 Letter of Request to the Principal 66

A2 Letter of Request to the Head Teacher 67

A3 Letter of Request to the Pupil- Respondents 68

B Questionnaire for the Pupil-Respondents 69

C Proposed Action Plan 74

CURRICULUM VITAE 75

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page
1 Distribution of Respondents as to Age 41
2 Gender of the Respondents 42
3 First Periodic Average Academic Grade 42
4 Perception of the Respondents on the Effects of Single
Parenting in the Achievement of Pupils 44
5 Perception of the Respondents on the Effects of Single
Parenting in the School Activities of Pupils 46
6 Perception of the Respondents on the Effects of Single
Parenting in the School Discipline of Pupils 48
7 Significant Relationship Between the Perception of the
Respondents on the Effects of Single Parenting in their
Achievements when grouped according to Profile Variable. 49
8 Significant Relationship Between the Perception of the
Respondents on the Effects of Single Parenting in their
School Activities when grouped according to their Profile Variable 50
9 Significant Relationship Between the Perception of the
Respondents on the Effects of Single Parenting in their School
Discipline when grouped according to Profile Variable 51

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 LIST OF FIGURE

Figure Page

1 Research Paradigm of the Conceptual Framework 9