ABSTRACT
Today, seeing teenage couples engaging to romantic relationships is not a new
thing. Thus, it is very important for a teenager/student to be educated with regards to this
matter. This research discusses about the effects on students having a romantic
relationship while studying. It will figure out the positive and negative outcomes of
having romantic relationship on different aspects on the lives of the respondents while
they are still studying. Phenomenological study research design is utilized in this study
anchored to Collaizzi’s phenomenological method of analyzing. The source of this study
were ten (10) high school students of San Ricardo National High School, San Ricardo,
Southern Leyte who are engaged in a romantic relationship. Outcomes were gained
through face-to-face interview. The results of the study reveals that all respondents think
that their engagement to romantic relationships while still studying will benefit their
studies. It will add inspirations, motivations, and encouragements to do better at school.
In conclusion, students who engage romantic relationships while still studying will
experience more negative reactions from parents. Finally, romantic partner can be an
instrument to better their lives and be fruitful in the future. This research recommends to
students to be rational in making decisions in life because it can affect their future.
Keyword: Romantic relationship, high school students, academic performance,
adolescence
Appendix A
Letter Request
Republic of the Philippines
San Ricardo National High School
Poblacion, San Ricardo, So. Leyte
January 17, 2020
Mr. Wenceslao S. Piloton Jr.
Head Teacher, San Ricardo National High School
District of San Ricardo
Division of Southern Leyte
Greetings!
We are grade 11 students of San Ricardo National High School who are currently
working on our Practical Research 1 Paper entitled, “A Puppy Love”: Influences of
Romantic Relationships to Academic Careers of High School Students. This study
would like to determine the influences of romantic relationships to academic careers of
high school students.
In line with this, may we request from your good office to allow us to conduct a simple
survey from your school. This may involve randomly chosen high school students from
your institute. Attach herewith is the copy of the survey questionnaire.
We are looking forward for your favorable response regarding this matter. Thank you!
The Researchers
Appendix B
Research Questions
Semi-structured Interview Questions
Preliminary Questions:
1. How old are you now?
2. How old were you when you first engaged in a romantic relationship?
3. How long was your longest relationship? _____Your shortest? ______
Main Questions:
1. What were the initial reactions of your parents after knowing the situation?
2. How is having a romantic partner while still studying affects your positively as a
student?
3. How is having a romantic partner while still studying affects you negatively as a
student?
4. How is having a romantic relationship while still studying affects your future
decisions/future plans?
Appendix C
Informed Consent
Informed Consent for Participants in Research Involving Human Subjects
Title of the Study
“A Puppy Love”: Influences of Romantic Relationships to Academic Careers of
High School Students
Researchers
Geno Paulo Castañares, Rey Adrian Laguras, Hyacinth Dela Torre, Judeiah Christy
Dago-oc, Hannah Jane Limen, Niña Mae Mindajao, Ma. Stephanie Caballes, Quenie
Rose Quinabato
I. Purpose of the Research/Project
The purpose of this study is to gather data to determine the relevance of having
romantic relationships as a student to their academic performance. The findings of this
study will help students in determining whether or not it is appropriate to engage their
selves into romantic relationships.
II. Procedures
This study will use the semi-structured interview which passed the school
research committee. The instrument will be administered upon the approval of the
Research Adviser and the School Head of the research site. The information given which
contained personal information will always be kept confidential except for data needed in
the analyses.
III. Risks
There will be no risk in participating this study. The responses are used for the
sole purpose of the study and the information given are kept confidential except for data
needed in the analyses.
IV. Benefits
It is hope that the findings of this study will help the concerned society.
V. Extent of Anonymity and Confidentiality
Responses from the participants will always be kept confidential and anonymous.
Also, no identifying marks were made in the research instruments to preserve ethical
considerations.
VI. Compensation
There will no compensation in participating this study.
VII. Freedom to Withdraw
The participant is free to withdraw if deemed necessary.
If you wish to withdraw, call any of the following:
1. Lyn E. Lood (Researcher Adviser) 09052735478
2. Geno Paulo G. Castañares (Reseacher) 09754205291
3. Rey Adrian E. Laguras (Reseacher) 09753882645
4. Hyacinth R. Dela Torre (Reseacher) 09653178051
5. Hannah Jane D. Limen (Reseacher) 09656252581
6. Judeiah Christy A. Dago-oc (Reseacher) 09362065220
7. Niña Mae E. Mindajao (Reseacher) 09051167364
8. Ma. Stephanie E. Caballes (Reseacher) 09050287304
9. Quenie Rose T. Quinabato (Reseacher) 09052638846
VIII. Approval of Research
This research has been approved as required by the Research Adviser and
Research Panel members in Senior High School Department of San Ricardo National
High School, San Ricardo, Southern Leyte.
_______________________ ________________________
Approved Date Approved Date
_______________________ ________________________
(Researcher) (Participant)
CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: GENO PAULO G. CASTAÑARES
NICKNAME: “GP”
AGE: 17
SEX: MALE
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: TIMBA, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE
BIRTHDATE: DECEMBER 1, 2002
MOTHER: GENARO A. CASTAÑARES
FATHER: GERMANA G. CASTAÑARES
CELL #: 09754205291
EMAIL ADDRESS: castaniares01geno@[Link]
RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA
NAME: REY ADRIAN E. LAGURAS
NICKNAME: “YAN-YAN”
AGE: 17
SEX: MALE
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: CAMANG, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE
BIRTHDATE: JULY 19, 2002
MOTHER: MELBA E. LAGURAS
FATHER: RIC C. LAGURAS
CELL #: 09753882645
EMAIL ADDRESS: reylaguras@[Link]
RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA
NAME: HYACINTH R. DELA TORRE
NICKNAME: “CINTH”
AGE: 17
SEX: FEMALE
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: BENIT, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE
BIRTHDATE: JUNE 2, 2003
MOTHER: PILAR R. DELA TORRE
FATHER: JOEL L. DELA TORRE
CELL #: 09653178051
EMAIL ADDRESS: cincindt0203@[Link]
RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA
NAME: JUDEIAH CHRISTY A. DAGO-OC
NICKNAME: “JUDING”
AGE: 18
SEX: FEMALE
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: POBLACION, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE
BIRTHDATE: DECEMBER 19, 2001
MOTHER: DESIE A. DAGO-OC
FATHER: JULITO M. DAGO-O
CELL #: 09362065520
EMAIL ADDRESS: judeiahchristy19@[Link]
RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA
NAME: HANNAH JANE D. LIMEN
NICKNAME: “HANNAH”
AGE: 16
SEX: FEMALE
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: BENIT, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE
BIRTHDATE: JUNE 15, 2003
MOTHER: HERMELYN D. LIMEN
FATHER: PONCIANO P. LIMEN JR.
CELL #: 09656252581
EMAIL ADDRESS: hannahlimen15@[Link]
RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA
NAME: NIÑA MAE E. MINDAJAO
NICKNAME: “NIN”
AGE: 17
SEX: FEMALE
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: SABANG INOLINAN, SAN RICARDO, SOUTHERN LEYTE
BIRTHDATE: JANUARY 15, 2003
MOTHER: MARIA VIOLY E. MINDAJAO
FATHER: LERWIN O. MINDAJAO
CELL #: 09056556544
EMAIL ADDRESS: mindajao@[Link]
RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA
NAME: MA. STEPHANIE E. CABALLES
NICKNAME: “PANIE”
AGE: 18
SEX: FEMALE
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: COGON, PINTUYAN, SOUTHERN LEYTE
BIRTHDATE: OCTOBER 14, 2001
MOTHER: WENEFREDA E. CABALLES
FATHER: FELIPE L. CABALLES
CELL #: 09050287304
EMAIL ADDRESS: caballesstephanie@[Link]
RESEARCHER’S BIO-DATA
NAME: QUENIE ROSE T. QUINABATO
NICKNAME: “KWEN”
AGE: 17
SEX: FEMALE
RELIGION: ROMAN CATHOLIC
ADDRESS: COGON, PINTUYAN, SOUTHERN LEYTE
BIRTHDATE: MAY 12, 2002
MOTHER: ZOSIMA T. QUINABATO
FATHER: JOEY H. QUINABATO
CELL #: 09757032161
EMAIL ADDRESS: quinabato@[Link]
