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UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA School of Allied Medicine Department of Nursing

APPROVAL SHEET This research entitled, FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEVEL II NURSING STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA, has been prepared and submitted by Ahmad J. Talib, Niko B. Calibo, Roma Sheilaine A. Concepcion, Nasreen A. Esmael, Jovin Z. Famor, Fatima Shedrann K. Johan and Eiman Jhaina A. Lim, is hereby recommended for final oral examination. HAIDEE T. PACHECO, R.N., M.N. Adviser

PANEL OF EXAMINERS In partial fulfillment of the requirements in Nursing Research and on the recommendation of the Oral Examination Committee, the research presented by Ahmad J. Talib, Niko B. Calibo, Roma Sheilaine A. Concepcion, Nasreen A. Esmael, Jovin Z. Famor, Fatima Shedrann K. Johan and Eiman Jhaina A. Lim, on October 2012, is hereby: Approved: _________________ Approved with major revisions and amendments: _________________ Not Approved: _________________

ZCHARINA J. TINAYTINA R.N.,MN

Chairman
DOROTHY JOY M. DALMACIO, R.N.,Ph.D. MELCHOR B. BRILLIANTES, Ph.D.

Member

Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements in Nursing Research. JANET Q. SAILE, RMT, MST Director

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This study is a product of the researchers team effort who had given so much patience and time to make this study a success. The researchers wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the following persons who contributed for the completion of this study: Director Janet Q. Saile, of the School of Allied Medicine for the permission given to conduct this study. Dr. Melchor B. Brillantes, Prof. Zcharina J. Tinaytina, and Dr. Dorothy Joy M. Dalmacio, the panelists, for giving their brilliant ideas for the improvement of this study. Dr. Reynita Biong-Saguban, Nursing Research Instructor who gave so much support, guidance and consideration in the completion of the study. Prof. Haidee T. Pacheco, ever supportive adviser, for the assistance and untiring effort rendered in order to make this study possible. Mr. Arbern Lim, statistician, who shared his expertise in statistics.

And above all, to Almighty God for the strength, blessings and wisdom in making this research a success.

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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 2 Title Conceptual Framework.... Score (frequency) of Factors Affecting Poorly Performing Students Mean of Scores of the Factors Affecting Poorly Performing Students. Page 3

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LIST OF TABLES Table 1 2 3 Title Page

Academic Performance of the Respondents 12 Factors Affecting Academic Performance. 15 Most Common Factor Affecting Academic Performance when Physiological, Psychological, Social and Economic Factors are considered.. 19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TITLE PAGE APPROVAL SHEET ACKNOWLEDGMENT LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Conceptual Framework.. Statement of the Problem.. Significance of the Study Scope and Delimitation of the Study Definition of Terms.. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Design. Locale of the Study. Respondents of the Study. Sampling Design. Data Gathering Procedures.. Statistical Treatment... PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA.. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................... .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... i ii iii iv v vi vii

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BIBLIOGRAPHY.. 25 APPENDICES Appendix A Letter to Director.. 26 Appendix B Letter to Program Chair... 27 Appendix C Letter to Respondents. 28 Appendix D Letter to Faculty Members.. 29-34 Appendix E Research Instrument 35 Curriculum Vitae 36

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ABSTRACT

The primary focus of the study was to determine the factors that affect the academic performance of BSN Level II students. Specifically, this study aimed to answer the following questions: (1) What is the academic performance of the respondents? (2) What are the factors affecting the academic performance of the respondents in terms of physiological factor, psychological factor, social factors and economic factor? (3) What is the most common factor affecting the academic performance when physiological, psychological, social and economic factors are considered. The researchers gathered the Pre-mid and Mid-term grades from their respective Clinical Instructors, particularly in their major subjects. The descriptive method of research was used in this study. The researchers utilized purposive sampling as their basis for their selection of their respondent. The Pre-mid grades were compared to the Mid-term grades if there was a difference. Based on the academic performance of the students, there were 21 respondents out of 38, gave the consent to view their grades. It was found out that there was a decrease in the students mid-term grades compared to their Pre-mid grades in the major subjects. The study utilized frequency and percentage and weighted mean to answer the problems posted. The results revealed that physiologic and psychologic factors were the common factors affecting their academic performance.