The Relationship between Academic Performance and Socio-Economic Status on Students' Adjustment Problems: Basis for a Student Support and Development Program

Authors: Deogracias Jr. Basin Alvarez

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v13.i4.232643

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g9tgmw

Country: Philippines

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Abstract: This study investigated the relationship between academic performance, socio-economic status, and adjustment problems among third-year and fourth-year high school students, focusing on seven areas of concern based on the Mooney Problem Checklist. Specifically, the research explored issues related to health and physical development, school, home and family life, money, work, future concerns, boy-girl relationships, social relationships, and self-centred concerns. A descriptive research method was employed, and data were collected using the Mooney Problem Checklist. The Pearson Product Moment correlation was used to determine any significant relationships between the variables. Results indicated that students were generally of average academic achievement and fell within the lower-middle socio-economic status. While students reported serious concerns in areas such as health, physical development, and family life, relationships with others were perceived as less problematic. Furthermore, no significant relationship was found between students’ academic performance, socio-economic status, and adjustment problems. It was concluded that the students' adjustment problems were not influenced by their academic or socio-economic background, and they performed according to their intelligence quotient. The study recommends enhancing guidance services, providing opportunities for students to develop reasoning skills through clubs and organizations, and improving values education through peer counselling and teacher support.

Keywords: Adjustment Problems, Academic Achievement, Socio-Economic Status, Extracurricular Activities

Paper Id: 232643

Published On: 2025-07-17

Published In: Volume 13, Issue 4, July-August 2025

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