CONTEXTUAL FACTORS IN RELATION TO TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD-HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE


Esperanza B. Villa, Evangeline H. Castro
Nueva Vizcaya State University, Philippines
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between contextual factors and the academic performance of Senior High School (SHS) learners enrolled in the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood–Home Economics (TVL-HE) strand in Carranglan District, Nueva Ecija. Specifically, it analyzed the extent to which personal, socio-economic, and institutional factors relate to students’ first-quarter grades in Food and Beverage Services. A quantitative descriptive-correlational design was used, involving purposively selected Grade 12 learners from three public secondary schools. Data were collected using a validated Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics and Pearson product-moment correlation. Results indicated that all contextual factors were rated at a “good” level. Learners demonstrated high academic performance, with the majority obtaining excellent grades. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships among personal, socio-economic, and institutional factors, with the strongest association observed between personal and institutional variables. Moreover, all factors were significantly associated with academic performance, with socio-economic factors showing the strongest dimension. The findings emphasize the multidimensional nature of academic achievement, highlighting the combined influence of individual attributes, socio-economic conditions, and strengthened institutional support systems. These results suggest the need for integrated, evidence-based interventions that address socio-economic disparities, strengthen institutional mechanisms, and foster learner-centered support to improve academic outcomes in the TVL-HE program.
Keywords: Academic Performance, Institutional Factors, Personal Factors, Socio-Economic Factors
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2026-03-23

Vol : 12
Issue : 3
Month : March
Year : 2026
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