Impacts of Parental Pressure among the Students of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, San Isidro Campus

Jomell M. Santiago1*
1College of Education, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, San Isidro Campus, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Abstract

This study focused on the impacts of parental pressure on the students of Nueva Ecija University Of Science and Technology San Isidro Campus. Seventy-four (74) students were selected for the study. Purposive sampling was used in determining the respondents. A questionnaire seeks to answer the respondents’ profile, the impacts of parental pressure regarding different aspects of life, and how to prevent parental pressure on children in their education. The researcher used the descriptive method of research to utilize the questionnaire as the main instrument in gathering data. Based on the result, the students put pressure on their parents as their motivation to make them proud and they are also eager to do their best to be the person their parents want. Respondents agreed and believed that supportive, understanding, caring and loving parents will be less pressured in their education.

Keywords: parental pressure, physical aspect, emotional aspect, mental aspect, parents.

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