THE EFFECTS OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
IN THE STUDIES OF THE STUDENTS AT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Mary Antonnette Lao
Statistics 1 TTHS
9:30 – 10:30 P503
BALLENA, Jim
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I.
Introduction
Aim
The main intension of this paper is to find out how extra-curricular activities affect the
studies of the students at Saint Louis University. The researchers provided their sixty
respondents with a questionnaire that has a Likert Scale, Rating Scale and Rank Data.
The following data sets consisted of a list of positive and negative effects of extracurricular activities in which the respondents can discern unto and choose from.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities are those sponsored by and usually held at school but that are
not part of the academic curriculum. They often involve some time commitment outside
of the regular school day.
Extra-curricular activities range from sports to newspaper editing to music and theatre.
Many activities, like football and drama, enjoy extreme longevity, serving as a part of
their school's program over a number of years. Others, like an ecology club or writers'
workshop, may be offered for a shorter time span to reflect a community interest or
involvement by a particular sponsoring faculty member or class of students. For many
students, extracurricular activities present an opportunity to practice social skills and to
experiment in activities that may represent a career interest. For a child who is not gifted
academically, the opportunity to excel in the arts or sports may make a big difference in
his or her self-esteem.
Many extra-curricular activities, such as the school newspaper, photography, and drama,
can lead to careers. Extra-curricular activities also help to form the student's profile for
consideration in college admissions. A student's academic record and scores on
standardized tests form the core of his or her college application profile. However,
admissions officers consider other factors, such as a demonstrated talent in athletics or
the arts or leadership in school or extra-curricular activities. After-school activities can
also include scouting and volunteering, such as working with the Red Cross, a local
animal shelter, a homeless shelter, or in a political campaign. Through these diverse
activities, students can have fun, build a resume for college, increase creativity, improve
organizational skills, learn time management, and develop people skills. (2004, 11.
Extracurricular activit. http://www.answers.com. Retrieved 03, 2013, from
http://www.answers.com/topic/extracurricular-activity-3)
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II. Methodology
The undersigned is conducting a research entitled “The Effects of Extra-Curricular
Activities to the Studies of Saint Louis University Students”. To conduct this study, we
have chosen ten (10) students from each school as a representative to the whole
population of the different schools. We gave them each a questionnaire to answer and
by tallying their answers, we came out with the following tables and graphs.
Table 3.1 Frequency Distribution of the Respondents According to Gender, Age,
Year Level, Hometown and School.
A. Tabular Presentation
Demographic Variables
Category
Male
Female
15
16
17
18
19
1st
2nd
Within Benguet
Outside Benguet
SCIS
SEA
SNS
SOH
SON
STE
Gender
Age
Year Level
Hometown
School
TOTAL
Frequency Percentage
20
40
2
26
18
11
3
40
20
14
45
10
10
10
10
10
10
60
33.33%
66.67
3.34%
43.33%
30%
18.33%
5%
66.67%
33.33%
23.72%
76.28%
16.67%
16.67%
16.67%
16.67%
16.67%
16.67%
100%
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B. Graphical Representation
Figure 3.1.1 Frequency Distribution of the
Respondents According to Gender
Male
33%
Female
67%
Figure 3.1.2 Frequency Distribution of the
Respondents According to Age
60,00%
40,00%
20,00%
0,00%
15
16
Age 3,34% 43,33%
17
30%
18
18,33%
19
5%
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Figure 3.1.5 Frequency Distributions of the
Respondents According to Schools
20,00%
15,00%
10,00%
5,00%
0,00%
SCIS
SEA
SNS
SOH
SON
STE
Schools 16,67% 16,67% 16,67% 16,67% 16,67% 16,67%
Figure 3.1.4 Frequency Disrtribution of the
Respondents According to Hometown
100,00%
80,00%
60,00%
40,00%
20,00%
0,00%
Hometown
Within Benguet
Outside Benguet
23,72%
76,28%
Figure 3.1.3 Frequency Distribution of the
Respondents According to Year Level
2nd Year
33%
1st Year,
66.67%
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Table 3.2.1
Table 3.2.1 Degree of Agreement of the respondents on
the Advantages of Extra Curricular Activities
Advantages
1) Ability to Socialize with others
2) Learn to manage time
3) Being more Responsible
4) Sense of Maturity
Overall
Mean Description
3.13
2.83
2.97
2.95
Agree
Agree
Agree
Agree
2.97
Agree
Table 3.2.2
Table 3.2.2 Degree of Agreement of the respondents on
the Disadvantages of Extra Curricular Activities
Mean Description
1) Absences
2) Lack of Concentration to Studies
3) Peer Pressure
4) Self Abuse
Overall
2.94
2.82
2.67
2.25
2.67
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
Agree
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Agree
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Table 3.2.1.a Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Gender
Male
Female
Mean Description Mean Description
a. Ability to Socialize with others 2.95
Agree
3.15
Agree
b. Learn to manage time
2.85
Agree
2.77
Agree
c. Being more Responsible
3.2
Agree
3.02
Agree
d. Sense of Maturity
3.1
Agree
2.95
Agree
Overall
3.025
Agree
2.97
Agree
Advantages
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
Table 3.2.2.a Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Gender
Disadvantages
Mean
a. Absences
2.7
b. Lack of Concentration to Studies
2.8
c. Peer Pressure
2.85
d. Self Abuse
2.3
Overall
2.66
Male
Female
Description Mean Description
Agree
2.87
Agree
Agree
2.82
Agree
Agree
2.65
Agree
Disagree
2.22
Disagree
Agree
2.64
Agree
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
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Table 3.2.1.b Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Age
Age
15
16
17
18
19
Mean
2.5
3.55
3.31
3
3
a.
Description
Agree
Strongly Agree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Agree
Mean
2
2.18
2.9
2.92
2.67
b.
Description
Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Agree
Advantages
c.
Mean
Description
2.5
Agree
3.36
Strongly Agree
3.15
Agree
3.25
Strongly Agree
3
Agree
Mean
2.8
2.23
3.1
3
3
d.
Description
Agree
Disagree
Agree
Agree
Agree
Mean
2.38
3.33
3.125
3.04
2.92
Overall
Description
Agree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Agree
Agree
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.50-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
Table 3.2.2.b Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Age
Age
15
16
17
18
19
Mean
4
2.77
3.96
2.83
3
a.
Description
Strongly Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Agree
Mean
4
2.8
3.9
3
3
b.
Description
Strongly Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Agree
Advantages
c.
Mean
Description
3
Agree
2.68
Agree
3.73
Strongly Agree
2.92
Agree
3
Agree
Mean
3
2.36
3.29
2.17
2.33
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
d.
Description
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Agree
Mean
3
2.65
3.72
2.729
2.83
Overall
Description
Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Agree
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Table 3.2.1.c Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Year Level
1st Year
2nd Year
Mean Description Mean Description
a. Ability to Socialize with others 3.125
Agree
3.15
Agree
b. Learn to manage time
2.775
Agree
2.95
Agree
c. Being more Responsible
3.05
Agree
3.15
Agree
d. Sense of Maturity
2.9
Agree
3.05
Agree
Overall
2.9625
Agree
3.075
Agree
Advantages
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
Table 3.2.2.c Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Year Level
1st Year
2nd Year
Mean Description Mean Description
a. Absences
2.8
Agree
2.9
Agree
b. Lack of Concentration to Studies
2.8
Agree
2.85
Agree
c. Peer Pressure
2.675
Agree
2.65
Agree
d. Self Abuse
2.175
Disagree
2.4
Disagree
Overall
2.6125
Agree
2.7
Agree
Disadvantages
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
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Table 3.2.2.1.d Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Hometown
W/in Benguet
Outside Benguet
Mean Description Mean Description
a. Ability to Socialize with others 3.14
Agree
3.2
Agree
b. Learn to manage time
2.71
Agree
2.93
Agree
c. Being more Responsible
3.07
Agree
3.16
Agree
d. Sense of Maturity
2.86
Agree
3.04
Agree
Overall
2.945
Agree
3.0825
Agree
Advantages
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
Table 3.2.2.d Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Hometown
W/in Benguet
Outside Benguet
Mean Description Mean Description
a. Absences
2.93
Agree
2.87
Agree
b. Lack of Concentration to Studies 3.00
Agree
2.82
Agree
c. Peer Pressure
2.71
Agree
2.71
Agree
d. Self Abuse
2.36
Disagree
2.27
Disagree
Overall
2.75
Agree
2.6675
Agree
Disadvantages
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
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Table 3.2.1.e Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to School
School
SCIS
SEA
Mean
3.0
2.8
SNS
3.3
SOH
3.5
SON
2.9
STE
3.3
a.
Description
Agree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Mean
2.6
2.7
b.
Description
Agree
Agree
2.9
Agree
3.2
2.6
Strongly
Agree
Agree
2.9
Agree
3.3
Advantages
c.
Mean
Description
3.0
Agree
2.9
Agree
Agree
2.9
Strongly
Agree
Agree
3.1
Agree
3.4
Mean
2.8
2.5
d.
Description
Agree
Agree
Mean
2.85
2.725
3.1
Agree
3.125
2.8
Strongly
Agree
Agree
2.9
Agree
3.6
Overall
Description
Agree
Agree
Agree
2.8
Strongly
Agree
Agree
3.05
Agree
3.45
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
Table 3.2.2.e Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to School
School
SCIS
SEA
SNS
SOH
SON
STE
Mean
3.2
2.9
2.7
2.3
3.0
2.9
a.
Description
Agree
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Agree
Agree
Mean
2.8
3.0
2.9
2.3
3.1
2.8
b.
Description
Agree
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Agree
Agree
Disadvantages
c.
Mean Description
2.7
Agree
3.1
Agree
2.6
Agree
1.9
Disagree
2.9
Agree
2.8
Agree
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.00-1.74 Strongly Disagree
1.75-2.49
Disagree
2.59-3.24
Agree
3.25-4.00
Strongly agree
Mean
2.2
2.3
2.5
1.7
2.2
2.6
d.
Description
Disagree
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Mean
2.725
2.825
2.675
2.05
2.8
2.775
Overall
Description
Agree
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Agree
Agree
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Table 3.3 Degree of the Agreement of the Students in setting their Priorities
Table 3.3
Mean
Description
a .Study Time
2.43
Prioritized
b. Hang out with Friends
3.42
Prioritized
c. Trainings
3.87
Moderate
d. Sleeping
2.87
Prioritized
e. Doing Household Chores
3.9
Least Prioritized
f. Movies, Shopping
2.45
Prioritized
Overall
3.15
Prioritized
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.0-2.24 Highly Prioritized
2.25- 3.49
Prioritized
3.50- 4.74
Moderate
4.75- 6.00 Least Prioritized
Table 3.4 Degree of Agreement of the Students in giving their Advices/
Recommendation to other students
Table 3.4
a. Manage your time wisely
b. Join all the Competitions and Activities Available
c. Don’t join all the Competitions and Activities presented
to you
d. Do not join any Extra Curricular Activities
e. Keep yourself Isolated in your own world
Overall
Mean
4.27
6.17
5.31
Description
Recommended
Average
6
Least
Recommended
Least
Recommended
Average
6.7
5.69
Scale of Interpretation
Range
Description
1.0-2.7 Highly Recommended
2.8- 4.5
Recommended
4.6- 6.3
Average
6.4-8.1 Least Recommended
8.2- 10
Not Recommended
Average
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Table 3.2.1.a Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Gender
A
B
C
D
3,2
3,15
3,1
3,02
2,95
2,95
2,85
2,77
Male
Female
Table 3.2.2.a Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Gender
A
2,7
2,8
B
C
D
2,87 2,82
2,85
2,65
2,3
Male
2,22
Female
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Table 3.2.1.b Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Age
A
3,55
3,36
C
D
3,51
2,9
2,8
2,5
B
3,25
3 2,92
3
3,153,1
2,18
15
3
3
2,67
2,5
2
3
2,23
16
17
18
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Table 3.2.2.b Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Age
A
4 4
B
C
D
3,963,9
3,73
3,29
3
15
2,8
2,83
2,772,82,68
2,36
16
3 2,92
3 3 3
2,33
2,17
17
18
19
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Table 3.2.1.c Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Year Level
A
B
C
D
3,15
3,125
3,15
3,05
3,05
2,95
2,9
2,775
1st Year
2nd Year
Table 3.2.2.c Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Year Level
A
2,8
2,8
B
C
D
2,9
2,675
3,05
2,85
2,65
2,175
1st Year
2nd Year
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Table 3.2.1.d Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Hometown
A
3,14
B
C
D
3,2
3,07
3,16
2,93
2,86
2,71
2,4
W/in Benguet
Outside Benguet
Table 3.2.2.d Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to Hometown
A
2,93
3
B
C
D
2,87
2,71
3,04
2,82
2,71
2,36
W/in Benguet
Outside Benguet
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Table 3.2.1.e Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Advantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to School
A
3,3
3
3
2,6
2,8 2,7 2,9
2,8
2,9
B
C
D
3,5
3,3 3,4
3,2 3,1
3,6
3,3
2,9
2,6
2,5
2,9 2,8
2,9
3,1
2,27
SCIS
SEA
SNS
SOH
SON
STE
Table 3.2.2.e Degree of Agreement of the Respondents on the Disadvantages of ExtraCurricular Activities According to School
A
3,2
2,8
2,9
3
B
C
D
3,1
3
2,9
2,7
2,7
2,6
2,3
2,2
3,1
2,9
2,9
2,8 2,8
2,5
2,3 2,3
2,2
1,9
1,7
SCIS
SEA
SNS
SOH
SON
STE
2,9
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III.
CONCLUSION
In general, the respondents agreed that there are positive effects in their studies
because of extra-curricular activities. The respondents were able to socialize with
others, learned to manage time, helped themselves become more responsible and
increase their sense of maturity because of extra-curricular activities. The overall
answers of the respondents also agreed that there are negative effects in their studies.
Because of extra-curricular activities, the respondents tend to not attend classes, have
a lack of concentration in studying and experience peer pressure. However, the idea of
abusing themselves was not agreed by the respondents.
Both female and male respondents, agreed with the positive and negative effects of
extra-curricular activities. The sixty respondents were also divided by year levels
namely, the first year and second year students. The first year and second year
students had an overall answer that they agreed on both the advantages and
disadvantages of extra-curricular activities in their studies. The researchers also divided
the respondents into those who live within Benguet and outside Benguet. Both of the
following respondents residing in Benguet and outside Benguet agreed on both the
advantages and disadvantages of extra-curricular activities in their studies.
However, the researchers found out that hanging out with friends, watching movies and
shopping have higher mean values compared to studying. Their least prioritized activity
is doing household chores.
The students recommend to other students that should manage their time wisely
especially when one has an extra-curricular activity to attend to.