CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Dress code policies are regulatory policies, or mandates composed and adopted by a

university administration, that limit the discretion of students, or otherwise compel them to

follow certain types of behaviour. The university primarily has the prerogative to regulate the

appropriate or inappropriate actions through a policy, guideline, memorandum, etc. Adhering

to these policies is seen as good behaviour. Dress code policy adherence plays a major role in

identification and application of an educational institution’s core values that will guide and

encourage its students. However, there are institutions that do not implement a dress code

policy. Their students are responsible for their own clothing and self-expression (Renales,

2016; Ramirez, 2017). Indeed, every university are distinct and cultural factors could be

involved as it regulates student behaviour inside the campus (Kaveh et al., 2015).

Many educators agree that pupils who wear school uniforms improve presentational

abilities, which in turn promote discipline in the classroom. Additionally, uniforms can boost

attendance rates and keep pupils from banding together and engaging in other disruptive

behaviour (Stephanie, 2016). Every school leader aspires to achieve full inclusivity in their

institutions, and some educational experts believe that instituting a school uniform is one of

the simplest methods to do this. Students who dress in school uniforms feel more personally

identified and included, which promotes safety both inside and outside of the classroom

(Stephanie 2016).
 In Tukuran Technical Vocational High School, improper uniform wearing has been

observed as an issue with senior students at this public trade school. By examining the

correlation between adhering to a standardized dress code and students' self-discipline levels,

this study aims to shed light on the potential positive influence of school uniforms in

promoting a sense of discipline and responsibility among students. Understanding this

relationship is crucial for educators and administrators in creating a conducive learning

environment that not only focuses on academic excellence but also fosters personal growth

and character development

REVIEW RELATED LITERATURE

I. Dress Code

The university administration has established and authorized standards for the dress

code, which limit student choice. In accordance with these rules, students must also follow

certain behaviours. The institution has the power to specify which behaviours are acceptable

or unacceptable through a policy and guideline. It is considered appropriate behaviour to

adhere to these principles. Respect for dress code regulations is crucial in establishing and

putting into practice the fundamental values of a school that will guide and motivate its

students. (Renales, 2016; Ramirez, 2017).

The university's administration might think about evaluating and enforcing a dress

code guideline that corresponds to the contemporary standard in order to improve students'

self-discipline (Momeni & Asghari, 2018). They might encourage the students to take part in

the formulation of policy. The students' prior experiences may serve as a guide for what they

suggest (Villanueva, 2017).

Villanueva (2017) examined the perceived gaps in the transmission of these rules and

regulations from the perspective of the policy individuals, including students, parents, and

authority figures (teachers and administrators). When it comes to the phenomenon of uniform

policies, students become confused because "policies in transmission may seemingly be

misunderstood or get filtered," claims Villanueva, who summarized the participants'

"following or continuing what had already been established or what is being practiced."

II. Self- Discipline

According to Mihm and Ozbek (2016), self-discipline is the effort an

individual makes to control their own moods, which reduces internal conflicts between

temptations and standards of society.

Wu (2016) claims that university students who want to comprehend and master a

variety of operational regulations and standard cultural norms embed these principles into

their own inner motivations and thoughts so that their behaviour is in line with the standards

of society. Students' ability to develop their own self-discipline is impacted by restrictions.

The social, related to one another, and educational pressures that exist are what lead to these

limitations. when a result, when self-discipline grew, students became more aware of the

influence of outside circumstances that could aid it in progress. Self-control can be improved

in order to improve college students' self-management.

INPUT PROCESS INPUT

 School uniform
policy Levels of self-discipline
 Students
among Grade 12
enforcement required to students, measured by:
(strictness of wear proper
enforcement, school uniforms
consequences  Adherence to
daily.
for violations).  Implementation school rules
 Student of  Punctuality
characteristics consequences  Displaying
(gender, age, for uniform respectful
socioeconomic violations. behaviour
status).
 CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

In order to comprehensively investigate the effect of proper school uniform wearing on self-

discipline among grade 12 students at Tukuran Technical Vocational High School, a well-

structured and rigorous methodology has been employed.

This section outlines the researcher method, research design, respondents or participants of

the study, sampling procedures, research instrument and data gathering procedure employed

in this study, all of which are pivotal to the pursuit of a nuanced understanding of the research

questions posed.

I. RESEARCH DESIGN

Correlational study design was used by the researchers. When examining the

relationships between variables without changing them, correlational designs are appropriate.

In this case, no interventions or experimental manipulations are used in the study in

an effort to better understand any potential association that may exist between two variables:

wearing good school uniforms and practicing discipline. By measuring the strength and

direction of the relationship between these variables, a correlational approach can be used to

determine whether a relationship exists and what kind of relationship it is. Therefore, the goal

of this approach is to comprehend the natural connection that exists between self-discipline
and uniform adherence among Tukuran Technical Vocational High School students in Grade

12.

II. RESEARCH SAMPLING PLAN

Regarding the research study, Tukuran Technical Vocational High School grade 12

students' self-discipline was examined in relation to the effect of wearing good school

uniforms. To achieve this goal, the researchers used simple random sampling. According to

Fleetwood (2023), this sampling technique is a basic means of gathering data, and the more

samples used, the higher the quality of the data. The data produced by this technique is highly

useful. In order to examine their responses to the questions given for this study, which are

customized to the researcher's viewpoints and in-depth examinations, we are directed here by

an organized sampling technique.

III. RESEARCH LOCALE

This research study will be conducted in Tukuran Technical Vocational High School

specifically in Campus 4, The School, Tukuran Technical Vocational High School, is

addressed at San Carlos, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The study will use a structured questionnaire to investigate the impact of wearing

proper school uniforms on self-discipline among Grade 12 students at Tukuran Technical

Vocational High School.

The questionnaire will consist of several sections, including demographic information

such as age, gender, and previous experience with school uniforms. Perceptions of self-

discipline and school uniforms relate to how wearing a proper uniform influences their self-

discipline; participants can rate their agreement on a Likert scale (e.g., strongly agree, agree,

neutral, disagree, strongly disagree). The Likert scale survey data could then be statistically

analyzed to see if positive perceptions of school uniform effects correlate to actual

improvements in discipline.

V. DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES

To make data comparison and analysis easier, the researchers used quantitative data

collection techniques in this study. In order to assess beliefs, perspectives, and actions, we

will create a survey instrument that combines closed-ended and Likert-type questions. For

each statement or question, participants will choose the response option that most closely

matches their position.

In order to collect data, a survey will be given to Tukuran Technical Vocational High

School students in Grade 12 to measure their self-reported levels of self-discipline. The

assignments on time, controlling impulses, and focusing in class. Throughout the school day,

the researcher will watch and document students wearing their uniforms. The results of the

self-discipline survey will then be compared with data on uniform compliance to see if

appropriate uniform wearing significantly affects student levels of self-discipline. We are

going to adhere to proper regulatory protocols, which include obtaining informed consent.

We will use quantitative statistical analysis to assess how wearing the correct school uniform

affects self-discipline.

VI. DATA ANALYSIS

In the data analysis "The Effect of Proper School Uniform Wearing on Self-Discipline

Among Grade 12 Students at Tukuran Technical Vocational High School" the researchers will

use methods to investigate the connection between adhering to school uniform policies and

self discipline. To provide an overview of perceptions about uniforms and levels of self

discipline researchers will use statistics like means and standard deviations to summarize the

data.

In order to identify associations or patterns that could predict self discipline,

inferential statistics such as correlation analysis or regression will be employed. The

researchers may also conduct analysis to explore variations among academic strands. By

setting a significance level they seek to determine the importance of relationships. The goal

of this data analysis is to provide insights into the complex interaction between school
uniform policies and self discipline among grade 12 students, at Tukuran Technical

Vocational High School.

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