IMPACT OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY TOWARDS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

STUDENTS IN ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL OF LALIGAN INC.

Camangonan, Queenie

Dulay, Lovely Mae

Guro, Jamaimah

Perez, Cyriel

Pido, Jazy Mae

Querobin, Axel Rose

IN FINAL FULLFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS IN RESEARCH PROJECT FOR THE

S.Y. 2022-2023

GRADE 11- ST. CLARE

GENERAL ACADEMIC STRAND (GAS)

MAY 2023
 CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the results, the analysis and interpretation of data gathered from the

answers to the interview distributed to St. Joseph High School Student. The said data were

presented in tabular form in accordance with the specific questions posited on the statement of

the problem.

1. How does teenage pregnancy affect your academic performance?

List of respondents Response

Respondent 1 My education is affected because of teenage pregnancy I cannot go

to school
Respondent 2 My teenage pregnancy affected my academic performance because
I have to take care my baby and go to school its hard to handle
Respondent 3 I cannot manage my study it because I have a baby and I have a lot
of things to do
Respondent 4 Becoming pregnant at the young age can cause stress and anxiety it
can make it harder to focus on school work and school related
activities
Respondent 5

The table shows that most of the respondents state the different ways on effect of

reading as a habit in achieving good academic performance. Respondent 1 helps to develop

critical thinking and analytic skills. Respondent 2 declared that reading can improve their

academic performance by reducing stress and promoting relaxation. The respondents 3-4 state

that reading as a habit is that it can improve their academic performance by enhancing

vocabulary and comprehension skills and also reading improves their vocabulary, writing,

knowledge and understanding of different subjects. Which can broaden their knowledge of

writing conventions and improve their ability to write effectively. Additionally, Respondent 7
states reading helps to write effectively. Which can serve as models for their own writing. The

respondents 5-6 claimed that reading enhances their memory and concentration, and promotes

overall mental well-being. Moreover, Respondent 9 declared that reading can improve their

comprehension skills. Respondent 8 they learn how to express their thoughts and ideas clearly

and coherently. In this question, the reading habit has its valuable importance in students

reading and mind that eventually a good asset to have a good academic performance.

2. What are the possible impact of being a young parent in accomplishing your school works?

List of respondents Response

Respondent 1 I can’t join in group activities because I have a baby that I need to

take care and my mind is just focus on my family

Respondent 2 Even if I am a young teenage parent I can still manage my school

works and I can pass it on time
Respondent 3 I’m not able to finish my school works because I have a baby

Respondent 4 It gives me struggle with finding time to study and complete

assignment due to my parenting responsibilities which can result a

bad impact and it can lower my grades lower grade

Respondent 5

The table shows that most of the respondents state the different ways of how reading

habit do usually practice. Respondent 1 is reading in advance which makes you knowledgeable

on particular topics. Respondents 2-3 declared that they read a variety of materials, such as

fiction, non-fiction, news articles, dictionaries and Wattpad. Respondents 8-9 pointed out that

their usual practice is to speed in reading which determines how fast you can access

information. The faster you read, the quicker you access information that comes with many
benefits, such as gaining more knowledge, opening your mind up to more ideas, giving you

more opportunities, helping you improve your focus, and more. The respondents 6-7 respond

that they are practicing taking notes while reading which helps you remember important

information and concepts. Furthermore, the respondents 4-5 declared that they are reading

deeply, rather than skimming through material, taking the time to read deeply and engaging with

the material can help to understand it better and retain more information. In this question, the

Grade 9 respondents states the reading habits they usually practice in which help in achieving

them a good academic performance.

3. Does early pregnancy wonder your interest to continue studying?

List of respondents Response

Respondent 1 No I never wonder to stop my studies, even if I am modular I would

like to continue no matter what happen

Respondent 2 Even though I have a baby I still want to finish my studies because I
want to give a better life and future to my child
Respondent 3 Even I am a parent now I never thought to stop my studies because I

have a goal to finish my study to find a better job

Respondent 4 Yes, it not hindrance to be pregnant to stop my studies for me I still

need to continue despite that I am pregnant as long as I have a

chance to study

Respondent 5

The table shows that most of the respondents state the different ways on how reading

habits enhance their vocabulary. Respondents 1- 5 state that reading habits helps them by

reading every day, every time they have a free time, share what they learned, by understanding
the text of what they read, helps them enhance their memorization. Respondents 6-7 have

similar response to respondents 3-4 as it shows same ideas and thoughts. On the other hand,

respondents 8-9 state that reading habits enhance their vocabulary through pronounce the word

properly and enhance their reading comprehension. In this question, the Grade 9 respondents

shows the importance of reading habits especially to their academic performance as it will have

a huge impact in education if you know how to read.

4. How can teenage parent balance parenting in academic performance?

List of Respondents Response

Respondent 1 I give a half time for my modules and for my studies and half to

spend my time to my baby

Respondent 2 I give a half time to my school activities and half time to take care

my baby

Respondent 3 There are someone to take care of my baby so I have a more time

to focus to my studies

Respondent 4 At first its hard to balance my academic performance at school

because it need to pass my activities on time and also I have a child

to take care so I manage my time to maintain my grades but I know

as a modular student that I cannot avoid a lower grades

Respondent 5

The table above shows the response of 9 respondents, state with a yes which indicates

that their reading difficulties lessen through the help of their reading habit. It shows reading

habits has its valuable impact to student’s difficulties in reading.

5. Do you still want to continue amidst the fact that you pregnant?
 List of Respondent Response

Respondent 1 Yes, I still continue my studying because I have a goal, a future to

finish my studies
Respondent 2 Yes, I still want to continue my studies even though I have a baby to
take
Respondent 3 No, it hard to manage my academic performance in school because

I have a baby to take care

Respondent 4 Yes, it not hindrance that I am pregnant for me I need to continue

my study as long as I have a chance to continue my studies
Respondent 5

The 1 and 2 respondents claimed that social media and technology can easily divert

readers from their reading, and some of their peers were using their phones to distract them

from reading. Respondents 3, 4, and 5 stated that loud surroundings, family issues, anxiety,

deep depression, and stress make it difficult for them to concentrate while reading. They also

stated that it’s because of social media. Respondent number 6 stated that if she had a fever, it

could easily impair her ability to read and have an impact on her reading habits. The 7, 8, and 9

respondents stated that the classmate's interruptions make it difficult for them to concentrate,

and they also stated that they can't concentrate on reading in a chaotic or noisy environment.

Priorities like work or family obligations are also one of the factors affecting their reading habit.

Hence, the factors that students stated, including the noisy environment, family obligations,

social media, anxiety, and loud notifications, affect their reading habits.

6. What are the changes you notice before and after getting pregnant in your academic

performance?

List of Respondents Response

Respondent 1 Its hard to have a baby than nothing because before I can go out
 and have a banding with my friends but right now that I have a baby
I cannot go out because it my responsibility and my priority to take
care my baby
Respondent 2 Before I got pregnant, I go to school then whatever there’s a

activities I participate. However, now that I have a baby its hard to

manage both but I still continue my studies and manage my time

Respondent 3 Before there where no barrier in my life, now it’s hard for me

because I have a baby to take care

Respondent 4 Before I can freely go out to have banding with my friend and doing

my activities, however when I in pregnancy I always breakdown

myself so that I cannot concentrate my studies, but now I gotten

improve and doing my activities well in school

Respondent 5

The respondents 1, 2, and 3 shared similar ideas in terms of how their reading habits

really help them improve their academic performance and how they can easily analyze the

questions and words in the statement; they also state that it increases their reasoning skills. The

4 and 6 respondents have a similar statement that talks about how their reading habits

improved their academic performance, both in reading comprehension. Respondent 5 states

that it improves vocabulary as well as critical thinking. On the other hand, the respondents (7,

8), state the same thought: if a teacher asked you to read, you could read straight and

eventually understand the context in which the words are used. Respondent 9 stated that

reading widely can help me encounter different ideas and ways of improving my academic

performance. In this question, the way students develop reading habits shows a positive impact

that improves students’ academic performance.