THE EFFECT OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS

ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

GRADE 12 STUDENTS FROM RAMON TEVES
PASTOR MEMORIAL-DUMAGUETE SCIENCE
HIGH SCHOOL
Baldado, Allia Jenn
Lapinid Jeaniciezl
Ragalado, Donnielou Therese
Asenas, Cleofe Mae
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitation
CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY
Study Design
Sampling Method
Data Collection
Data Analysis Method
CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION OF DATA
Data Gathered
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION
 CHAPTER I:
INTRODUCTION
 During adolescence, teens become interested and involved in dating because
of the desire to belong with others. Young people spend much of their time
thinking about, talking about, and being in romantic relationships. As a result, it
is clear that over the time, romantic relationships gain importance. Adolescents
crave to have an intimate romantic relationship to which love is given and
received without restriction. We can see nowadays that many students are
prioritizing their time in both academic and romantic affairs. Being students,
they are faced with an increasing workload full of assignments, research papers,
projects, and exams which require them to have a great amount of time and
attention. Thus, many people believe that students should not have a romantic
relationship since it will distract their attention and performance. On the other
hand, some also claim that romantic relationships do not always bring
disadvantages toward the students’ performance but they also serve as a great
motivation for students to study harder.
 Moreover, the researcher has also observed that some of the Grade
12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial-Dumaguete Science High
School (RTPM-DSHS) have also involved themselves in a romantic
relationship. Having been in an institution which promotes excellence
among its students gave the researchers the push to choose to study
whether romantic relationships have an effect on the academic
performance of students.
 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
To conduct this research study, the following questions need to be addressed:

General Problem:
The study aims to determine the effects of romantic relationships on the academic
performance of students in RTPM-DSHS.

Specific Problems:
1. What are the reasons / factors that motivate students to engage in
romantic relationships while studying?
2. What are the positive and negative effects of romantic relationships to
students' academic performance?
3. What is the perspective of students on the importance of having a
relationship while studying?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROBLEM
The objectives of this research study are:
• To find out how having a romantic relationship affects academic
performance, both positively and negatively

• To seek for the dominant factors which encourage students to have

a romantic relationship while studying
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
The main purpose of this study is to provide information regarding the
effects of romantic relationship on the academic performance of the student.
This study also aims to enumerate some of the common factors that motivate
students to engage in romantic relationships while studying. Also, this study
aims to list down the advantages and disadvantages of having relationships
while studying. In addition, this study aims to identify the commonalities and
differences of students who are in a relationship and those who aren’t, in
terms of their academic performance.

This study limits its coverage on the Grade 12 Ramon Teves Pastor
Memorial Dumaguete Science High School (RTPM-DSHS) students only. This
study considers every aspect of students’ personal information such as their
name(optional), gender, age and section.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
The researchers limited the study to 50 grade 12 students enrolled
in school year 2020-2021 of RTPM-DSHS who are in a romantic
relationship. The researchers selected 25 male respondents and 25
female respondents from different section to prevent bias and get
objective perceptions.

Each of the respondents are given the same questionnaires to

answer. The research locale of the study is only at RTPM-DSHS. And
this study focuses on the current grade 12 students of RTPM-DSHS,
SY 2020-2021.
 CHAPTER III:
CHAPTER III:
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
STUDY DESIGN
The research design used in this study was the Causal-comparative/quasi-
experimental design. The researchers conducted an online survey to fifty (50)
respondents from different section of the Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves
Pastor Memorial - Dumaguete Science High School. Through the survey, the
researchers’ aim to distinguish the respondents’ perspective on having a
relationship while studying.

SAMPLING METHOD
In this study, the researchers used purposive sampling technique in
selecting the fifty (50) respondents from the Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves
Pastor Memorial - Dumaguete Science High School.
 DATA COLLECTION METHOD
The type of methodology used by the researchers in gathering the data is
through online survey questionnaire and tallying. The researchers used a mixture of
close and open ended questions to better acquire the opinion and perspective of the
respondent regarding the topic.

DATA ANALYSIS METHOD

The researchers made sure that all questions were answered by the
respondents. The responses are analyzed through qualitative content analysis
and thematic analysis. In this type of analysis, the answers are evaluated to
obtain patterns, codes or frequency with which an idea is spoken about within
the context.
 CHAPTER
CHAPTER IV:
IV:
PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION AND
AND
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS OF
OF DATA
DATA
DATA GATHERED
 Figure 1. The amount of time the respondents spend in studying

The majority (48%) of the respondents have studied for 1-4 hours/week, 38% have studied for 5-10
hours/week, and 14% have studied above 10 hours/week. A lot the respondents spend more time in
doing other things rather than studying.
 Figure 2. The amount of time the respondents spend with their partner

The majority (42%) of the respondents have spent time with their partner for 5-10 hours/week, 30%
have spent time with their partner for above 10 hours/week, and 28% have spent time with their
partner for 1-4 hours/week. A lot of the respondents spend more time with their partners. 
 MOTIVATION SCALE

Figure 3. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding
the statement given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (62%) of the respondents agree that they feel motivated when their partner shows
them affection, 26% strongly agree, 12% disagree, and none strongly disagree. Based on the
results, most of the respondents are motivated when they are given affection by their partner.
 Figure 4. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding
the statement given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (58%) of the respondents strongly agree that they want to get good grades to ensure a
bright future with their partner and 36% of the respondents agree. Based on the results, most of
the respondents want to get good grades to have a better future with their partner.
 Figure 5. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding the
statement given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (40%) of the respondents disagree that they are expecting their partners to help them with their
studies, 38% agree, 16% strongly agree and 6% strongly disagree. Based on the results, most of the respondents are
not expecting any help from their partners when it comes to their studies.
Figure 6. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding the statement
given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (46%) of the respondents agree that they feel motivated to do their projects because their partners
encourage them, 46% also strongly agree, and 8% disagree. Based on the results, most of the respondents are
encouraged to do their projects because their partner pushes them to do so.
 Figure 7. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding
the statement given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (42%) of the respondents agree that they feel motivated to study when they are with
their partner, 26% strongly agree, 26% also disagree, and 6% strongly disagree. Based on the
results, most of the respondents are motivated to study when their partner is with them.
 
 Figure 8. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding
the statement given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (48%) of the respondents agree that having a romantic partner inspires them to finish
senior high, 30% disagree, 16% strongly agree, and 6% strongly disagree. Based on the results,
most of the respondents are inspired to finish senior high when they have a romantic partner.
Figure 9. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding the statement
given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (48%) of the respondents strongly agree that they get more comfortable when they discuss their
problems and concerns in their studies with their partners, 46% agree, 6% disagree, and none strongly disagree.
Based on the results, most of the respondents get more comfortable in telling their troubles in school with their
partners.
 Figure 10. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding the
statement given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (60%) of the respondents agree that they enjoy studying while in a relationship, 24% disagree, 16%
strongly agree, and none strongly disagree. Based on the results, most of the respondents of the respondents enjoy
studying when in a relationship.
 Figure 11. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding the
statement given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (38%) of the respondents disagree that they can get higher grades when in a romantic
relationship, 32% agree, 20% strongly agree, and 10% strongly disagree. Based on the results,
most of the respondents think that being in a romantic relationship does not let them get a higher
grade.
 Figure 12. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School regarding the
statement given above in line with the motivation scale.

The majority (40%) of the respondents agree that they feel motivated to study because their parents
allow them to be in a romantic relationship, 30% disagree, 22% strongly agree, and 8% strongly
disagree. Based on the results, most of the respondents are motivated to study when their parents
allow them to be in a relationship. 
 ANXIETY SCALE

Figure 13. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (40%) of the respondents disagree that they can’t concentrate on their studies whenever
they have misunderstanding, 36% agree, 14% strongly disagree and only 10% strongly agree.
Based on the results, most of the respondents can still focus and concentrate on their studies.
 Figure 14. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (42%) of the respondents strongly disagree that they can’t focus on their studies
because they feel worried that their romantic relationship won’t work out, 36% disagree, 16%
agree, and only 6% strongly agree. Based on the results, most of the respondents strongly
disagree to the statement that they can’t focus on their studies..
 Figure 15. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (64%) of the respondents strongly disagree that they often miss their classes because
of hanging out with their partner, 20% disagree, 14% agree, and 6% strongly agree. Based on
the results, majority of the respondents won’t miss the classes just to hang out with their
partners.
 Figure 16. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (54%) of the respondents strongly disagree that they can’t concentrate on their
studies because their parents don’t like their partner, 38% disagree, 6% agree, and only 2%
strongly agree. Based on the results, most of the respondents strongly disagree to the
statement because they can still concentrate on their studies.
 Figure 17. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (64%) of the respondents strongly disagree that they can’t catch up their lessons
because they often hang out with their partner, 28% disagree, 6% agree, and only 2%
strongly agree. Based on the results, majority of the respondents strongly disagree because
according to the survey, they set their priorities first on their studies.
 Figure 18. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (58%) of the respondents strongly disagree that they hardly give attention on then
studies because they feel worried about being left by the partner, 28% disagree, 6% agree, and
8% strongly agree. Based on the results, most of the respondents strongly disagree to the
statement that they hardly give attention on their studies.
 Figure 19. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (58%) of the respondents strongly agree that they can still pass their projects and
homework on time even they are in a relationship, 30% agree, 6% disagree and 6% strongly
disagree. Based on the results, majority of the respondents strongly agree that they can still
pass their projects on time even if they’re in a relationship.
 Figure 20. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (60%) strongly disagree that they can’t focus on their studies because they think that
their partner doesn’t really love them, 34% disagree, and 6% agree. Based on the result, most
of the respondents strongly disagree that they can’t focus on their studies despite of being
unloved.
 Figure 21. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (56%) of the respondents strongly disagree that they think they can’t get higher
grades when they are involved in a romantic relationship, 30% disagree, 6% agree, and 8%
strongly agree. Based on the result, most of the respondents think that they can still get higher
grades when they are involved in a romantic relationship.
 Figure 22. The response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial – Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the statement given above in line with the anxiety scale.

The majority (52%) of the respondents strongly disagree that they feel worried about their studies
because their parents might know that they are involved in a relationship, 28% disagree, 16%
agree, and 4% strongly disagree. Based on the result, most of the respondents don’t feel
worried about their studies.
 Figure 23. The relative response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial- Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the question given above.

The majority (96%) of the respondents answered yes that they had and have been a romantic
relationship while studying, and only 4% of the respondents answered no. Based on the result,
majority of the respondents have had a relationship while studying.
 
 Figure 24. The relative response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial- Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the question given above.

The majority (70%) of the respondents had and have been in a romantic relationship for more than
a year, and 30% of the respondents had and have been a romantic relationship for less than a
year. Based on the result, most of the respondents lasts their relationship for more than year
while studying.
 
 Figure 25. The relative response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial- Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the question given above.

The majority (56%) percent of the respondents answered that what encourage them to have a
romantic relationship while studying is mutual support, and 44% of the respondents answered
feeling of happiness. Based on the result, mutual support encourages more than feeling of
happiness having a romantic relationship while studying.
 
 Figure 26. The relative response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial- Dumaguete Science High School
regarding the question given above.

The majority (52%) of the respondents answered the effects of having a romantic relationship on
academic performance is neutral, 44% of the respondents answered positive, and 4% answered
negative. Based on the result, having a romantic relationship brings neutral effects on academic
performance of the respondents.
 by having a relationship while studying, it
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Figure 27. The relative response of Grade 12 students of Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial- Dumaguete Science High School regarding
the statements given above.
 Out of 50 respondents, majority of them answered agree that by having a
relationship while studying I helps them to pay more attention with (22)
respondents, it motivates them to study more (28), it supports them when they meet
difficulties of lessons (26), it contributes to personal development ( 28), it makes
them perform better in class ( 26), it helps them complete task on time (27), it builds
self-confidence (26), it helps me achieve good grades ( 27), it provides more time
to review (25), it reduce stress ( 27). Based on the result, 22-28 respondents are
agreeing to the statements given. They agreed that by having a relationship gives no
bad impact to their academic performance at all.

Out of 50 respondents, majority of them disagree that by having a relationship

it makes them sleepless (27) respondents, help them concentrate in anything besides
thinking about love and dating (28), and it discourage them to learn when they have
arguments in loving affairs (21). Based on the result, 22-28 respondents are
disagreeing to the statements given. They believe that having a relationship while
studying is not a big problem at all.
 CHAPTER
CHAPTER V:
V:
CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
CONCLUSIONS
The main objective of the study is to determine the effects of romantic relationships on the
academic performance of students in RTPM-DSHS. It aimed to identify the reasons or factors that
motivate students to engage in romantic relationships while studying including the positive and
negative effects of involving in these relationships to their academic performance. It also aimed to
determine the perspective of students on the importance of having a relationship while studying.
Based on the results of the study, it is proven that there is a significant effect of romantic
relationships on the academic performance of students in RTPM-DSHS.

Teenagers nowadays usually involved themselves in romantic relationships because of

motivation, inspiration or encouragement. Basing on the results, most of the respondents said that
being in a relationship helped them have better academic performance.
 The feeling of happiness, mutual support and motivation that people get are a few of the
reasons why they engage in romantic relationships. Since high school is not that easy, some people
need encouragement and support. On the other hand, the researchers found out that there is
significant direct relationship between romantic relationships and academic performance to some
students of RTPM-DSHS, thus, the more they engage in romantic relationships, the better will be
their academic performance.

The researchers conclude that if students engage in romantic relationships while studying,
there is a great possibility that it would affect their academic performance in a positive way. Grade
12 students of RTPM-DSHS who are involved in romantic relationship have reported that
romantic relationships positively affected their academic performances in a way that it gives them
motivation and support. It can be implied that romantic relationships affect ones’ academic
performance positively or negatively. However, 52% of the respondents are neutral when they
were asked if fellow students should enter relationships while still studying. The reasons between
respondents vary. Some say relationships is an inspiration while some considers it a distraction.

 
 
 RECOMMENDATIONS
The researchers identified a range of areas for attention in regarding relationships
while studying, which are provided in the Results and Discussion. The following
recommendations for research are based on the study findings:

 Research to explore the impact of age in the decision-making process of

students when thinking about getting into a relationship since the majority of
the respondents who are in a relationship are of legal age.
 Extensive research in regards to the reason as to why students spend more
time doing other activities than studying.
• There is a need to explore whether there are tricks and tips in order to better
handle relationships while studying. This could include examining and
interviewing graduates or professionals who were in a relationship while
studying.
• Due to the current situation, researchers were only able to conduct online
survey questionnaires to acquire information from the respondents. If given
the chance on face to face classes, the researchers highly recommend
conducting interviews to better observe the respondent’s expressions while
answering the questions and widen the information regarding the respondent’s
perspective on relationships while studying.