THE AWARENESS OF MATTI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

ON ALCOHOLIC DRINKSAND IT’S EFFECT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

A Quantitative Research
Presented to the Faculty of Senior High School Department
MATTI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
School Address
Matti, Digos City, Davao Del Sur

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in

Valenzuela, MJ N.
Dela Cruz, Kara Kyrel V.
Moninio, Rhena Grace
GRADE 12- STEM

Kirt Allen G. Florida, LPT

January 18, 2023

Background of the Study

We learn about the effects of alcohol on senior high school students' academic

performance. We can discover how these vices affects students when they are studying, not

only in person but also in virtual sessions. There are a lot of reasons we can get why all these

students enjoy drinking, even if their parents are unaware of their actions. We may learn about

the reasons why students allow alcohol to have an influence in their life, as well as the average

number of students who are involved and how they get to that stage of vice. Alcohol use could

conceivably affect a student’s quality of learning and academic performance regardless of its

impact on school completion. Alcohol abuse may also have an impact on performance by

reducing the amount of time spent studying, doing homework, and attending school. Although

it is unclear if the effects are causal or the result of unobserved heterogeneity, the latter study

discovered a negative relationship between high school drinking and grades (Wolaver 2002).

Given the high prevalence of alcohol use among this age group and recent research on

adolescent brain development suggesting that early heavy alcohol use may have negative

effects on the physical development of brain structure, understanding the relationship between

teenage drinking and high school grades is important. Underage drinking could have an impact

on both senior high school student's admissions and job quality by affecting the quality of

learning, regardless of its impacts on years of schooling or school completion (Brown, Tapert,

Granholm, & Delis, 2000). Measures of educational attainment such as graduation (from

high school or college), college matriculation, and years of school completed have generally

been considered in economic research that look at the link between alcohol use and

educational outcomes (Chatterji, 2006).

This study determined the awareness of Senior High Students of Matti National High

School on alcoholic drinks and its effect on academic performance during S.Y. 2022-2023.

1. What is the profile of the respondents in term of;

A. Age:

B. Grade Level:

C. Gender:

2. What are the effects of alcohol in students' academic performance?

3. What are the reasons why students let the influence of alcohol enter their lives?

4. Is there a significant difference between alcoholic students and non-alcoholic

students?

Significance of the Study

This study was focused on Senior High Students of Matti National High School on School

Year 2022-2023 who are aware about the effects of alcoholic drinks on academic

performance. This study is very beneficial to the following:

Senior High School students. This can help students to have a hint on the ways of how

they will stop this kind of vice.

Teachers. It can help the teachers to be aware of the behavior why senior high school

students can’t attend classes and can’t submit before the deadline of their tasks.

Administration. The result of the study helps understand why there are senior high school

students who have this kind of vice.

plan to make related study/research.

Scope and Delimitation

The main point of this study was to know if the students of the Matti National High School

was aware about the effect of alcoholic drinks on academic performance.

This will be conducted in Matti National High School in month of January 2023. To

accomplish the research objective the study used a descriptive approach and convenient

sampling was use to select our respondents. Content analysis method was also used in this

research. There will be 100 participants from Senior High School students (Grade 11 and

Grade 12), particularly 10 students per section. Junior High School (Grade 7, 8, 9, and 10)

student was not included, since majority of the students is minor.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Related Literature

In this literature review taken from journals and researchers. This study would establish the

relationship between Alcohol abuse and students academic performance. The first part is the

Independent variable which refers to Alcohol abuse and the second part is the dependent

variable which refers to the academic performance.

Effects of Alcohol Abuse On Students

Alcohol is a legal controlled chemical that reduces anxiety and inhibitions while also

causing a variety of negative effects, such as slurred speech and loss of coordination. Not

everyone who drinks is an alcoholic; nonetheless, if a person cannot regulate their drinking,

they are most certainly suffering from an alcohol use disorder (October 20, 2021).

Alcohol is a widely used psychoactive substance that is frequently ingested in social

situations. Ethanol, often known as ethyl alcohol, is the intoxicating element in alcoholic

beverages that causes intoxication. Beer, wine, and liquor are the most common alcoholic

beverages (Theresa Parisi) After cigarette addiction, alcohol abuse is the second most

common kind of substance abuse in the Philippines. Some people are affected more severely

than others. An alcohol use disorder occurs when a person's drinking causes distress or harm

(December 5, 2014).

Experts on substance addiction distinguish between alcohol misuse and alcoholism.

Alcohol abusers, unlike alcoholics, have some control over their drinking. Their alcohol

consumption, unfortunately, is still self-destructive and dangerous to themselves and

somebody else (Lawrence Robinson). It is true, the decision to stop drinking is yours to make.

However, if you believe that your drinking only affects you, you are deceiving yourself.

Everyone in your life is affected by alcoholism, especially people closest to you. Alcoholism is
not defined by the type of alcohol consumed, when it is consumed, or how much alcohol is

consumed.

A issue is defined by the effects of your drinking. If your drinking is causing problems at

home or at work, it's time to seek help (Melinda Smith). Alcohol is a drug, and alcoholism is

just as dangerous as any other drug addiction. Long-term alcohol misuse can have severe

implications on your health, work, relationship and school. Alcohol addiction causes changes

in the body and brain. When alcoholics stop drinking, they experience physical withdrawal in

the same way as drug users do when they stop using. There are various resources available

to help you stop and stop drinking, including organizations and even your family. Admitting a

loved one has an alcohol problem can be difficult for the entire family, not just the individual

who is drinking.

We must Avoid emotional appeals, which will simply enhance the problem drinker's guilt

and temptation to drink or use other substances (Jean Seagal PH. D.) When parents learn

that their child is drinking, they are often filled with worry, uncertainty, and fury. While

confronting your teen, it's critical to remain calm and only do it when everyone is sober. Explain

your concerns and make it apparent that you are concerned out of love. It's critical that your

teen believes you are on his or her side. Overcoming an alcohol addiction can be a difficult

journey. It may even seem impossible at times. However, this is not the case. No matter how

heavy your drinking or powerless you feel, you can recover from alcoholism and alcohol abuse

if you're ready to stop and willing to get the help you need. The process of recovery is usually

more gradual. Denial is a major roadblock in the early phases of change.

You may make excuses and drag your feet even after acknowledging you have a drinking

problem. It's critical to admit your reservations about quitting drinking (Melinda Smith M.A.).

Tell your friends, family, and coworkers that you're attempting to quit or reduce your drinking.

If they drink, urge them to refrain from doing so in front of you to help you recuperate (Emily

Murray).
 The issues that young people face as a result of alcohol usage differ from those that adults

face. Changes in relationships with family, peers, and teachers, poor school performance,

aggression, crime, public disorder, and high-risk behaviors, such as driving after drinking, as

well as unprotected sexual activities, including unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted

diseases, are all common negative effects of alcohol consumption in young people. In general,

students who consume significant amounts of alcohol engage in more risky activities for

themselves and others than students who do not consume alcohol (Hingson RW,).

In the same way, it has been suggested that alcohol misuse and alcoholism play a role in

the development of physical, mental, and social harms as well as influencing others and

causing domestic violence, marital difficulties, economic problems, fights with injuries, and

traffic accidents. All of these issues have an impact on young people's physical, emotional,

and social development, as well as their ability to stay at university and the quality of their

work-related training (Tempier R). Drinking in senior high school has become a routine that

many students consider to be an essential part of their education. Some student bring existing

drinking habits to senior high school, and the environment can exacerbate the problem.

Drinking has detrimental consequences for senior high school students, their families, and the

schools where they go.

According to a comprehensive study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse

and Alcoholism (NIAAA) in 2015, 86.4 percent of students aged 18 and up drinking. Senior

High school students are okay with drinking alcohol. College isn't just about suffocating under

a mountain of academic obligations. Most college students aren't opposed to taking a break

or celebrating after achieving difficult tasks, such as major exams.

There's nothing wrong with it, but it's also a good idea for every student to be aware of the

harmful consequences of excessive alcohol consumption on the brain (John Hopkins). Given

that the majority of high school students have established drinking habits, there are a number

of factors that could influence their proclivity to drink impulsively.

regulations, different schedules, and a limited amount of time with parents and guardians are

just a few of them (Jeffrey T. Johnson). The following are the consequences of alcohol on our

mental health. Excessive and impulsive drinking causes a rapid rise in blood alcohol levels,

which can lead to blackouts. Female students who drink have a larger risk of blacking out than

male pupils. This is owing to the fact that both men and women have different metabolic rates.

Due to reckless drinking, both men and women experience identical cognitive and learning

issues. Women's brains, on the other hand, have been proven to be more sensitive to alcohol-

related brain shrinkage than men's (Stacy Mosel, L.M.S.W.). When you drink a lot of alcohol

in a short period of time, it alters the parts of your brain that are responsible for comprehension

and reaction. From the moment we are born until we reach the age of 25, our brain is

constantly developing. As a result, compared to older persons, the brains of teenagers and

young adults are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of alcohol. This is why reckless

drinking by pregnant teenage moms might result in infants with undeveloped brains or FASD.

One of the significant consequences of excessive drinking is a delay in brain maturation,

which may be irreversible in teenagers and young adults (Amelia Sharp). Students that

excessively drink have a hard time focusing and remembering their lectures. The area of the

brain responsible for memory and other cognitive processes is affected by impulsive drinking.

Alcohol abuse may not be regarded an addiction in the strictest sense. Excessive alcohol use

is referred to as alcohol abuse, and it can lead to serious illnesses and high-risk situations.

Because of peer pressure, most students are prone to binge drinking. Some students believe

that drinking alcohol gives them a sense of independence and vigor.

The strong urge to please oneself through parties and after-exam relaxation activities can

potentially lead to alcohol dependence (Ryan Kelley, NREMT MT). When a student is

inebriated, they are more likely to make poor decisions, some of which may be against the
college's policies. Violations of the law or school policies can result in hefty fines, suspension,

or expulsion. All of these factors contribute to failed or unfinished courses (Jordan Flagel)

Conclusion

Alcohol is a legal controlled chemical that reduces anxiety and inhibitions while also

causing a variety of negative effects, such as slurred speech and loss of coordination. Not

everyone who drinks is an alcoholic; nonetheless, if a person cannot regulate their drinking,

they are most certainly suffering from an alcohol use disorder. Long-term alcohol misuse can

have severe implications on your health, work, relationship and school. When alcoholics stop

drinking, they experience physical withdrawal in the same way as drug users do when they

stop using. There are various resources available to help you stop and stop drinking.

Conceptual Framework

The diagram below illustrates the conceptual framework of the study which contains the

variable of the study. The conceptualized paradigm displayed in figure examinees the

significant difference between the indicators of using alcoholic drinks such as how frequently

the student use alcoholic drinks because of Problems and Influence, and the profile of the

respondents such as Age, Gender, and Grade Level.

Age

Grade Level

Gender

Alcohol Abuse Frequency

Problems

Influence
 The framework represented the causes of using alcoholic drinks and its effect on the

academic performance of senior high school students. Age, Gender, and Grade Level are the

profile of the respondent it has a big impact on the user because some students who are

underage were drinking irresponsible. Frequency is a big role for this diagram because some

students specially those who have problems or influenced by their company are drinking

almost everyday.
 Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
Research Design

This quantitative research is a correlational research design. A correlational research

design investigates relationships between two variables (or more) without the researcher

controlling or manipulating any of them. Correlational research can provide insights into

complex real-world relationships, helping researchers develop theories and make predictions.

The correlational study looks for variables that seem to interact with each other. When you

see one variable changing, you have a fair idea of how the other variable will change.

The study involves the systematic manipulation of the levels of a variable, it is an

experimental study. This research is correlational since the researchers are measuring what

is already present without actually changing the variables,

This is a non-experimental type of quantitative research. The main objective of this

research is to know the students awareness of the effect of consuming alcohol on their

academic grade among senior high school students. This chapter includes the research

instrument, the sample, data collection procedure, and plan for data analysis.

The Sample

The target population sample was all from senior high school students enrolled in Matti

National High School. The population surveyed was between 16-20 years old. There were a

total of 418 students in Grade 11(199) and Grade 12(219), but only 100 students were chosen

to participate the survey. The researcher use Simple Random Sampling Method – Spin the

Wheel – to choose who will be the respondents of the research. Some chosen participants

were not consuming alcohol and some admit that they have consumed alcohol and were

willing to participate in the survey. The research was conducted through an online platform.
Instrument

An online survey is a structured questionnaire that your target audience completes over

the internet generally through a filling out a form. Online surveys can vary in length and format.

The data is stored in a database and the survey tool generally provides some level of analysis

of the data in addition to review by a trained expert. The instrument used in this study was a

researcher-made questionnaire, validated by the researchers adviser, to gather the students

data that is needed in research. This instrument was able to measure how was the senior high

school students was aware at alcohol consumption. The preconditions for constructing a good

data collection instrument were taken into consideration when creating the instrument. The

respondents are prompted to answer the questions through a five point Likert Scale

responses, 1 corresponding to "Very Unaware", and 5 corresponding to "Very Aware". In

addition, before it was used in the study, the instrument was validated by a practical research

teacher.

Data Collection Procedure

A letter of request to conduct the study was prepared, to be signed by the school principal

and the research adviser, before the researcher started gathering data. The researcher

constructed a questionnaire checklist, validated by the Practical Research 2 Teacher, then the

questionnaire checklists are distributed online. The questionnaires were distributed on the

second week of January 2023 (January 9, 2023) through online platform. This survey was

sent to 100 possible participants. By the third week of January (January 20, 2023), the

researcher gathered all the received answers through the given online questionnaires. The

gathered answers was summarize and interpret by the research to get the possible conclusion

of the research.

Plan for Data Analysis

The data was exported from Microsoft Office and WPS Office. Inferential Statistics were

conducted to summarize the results of the data that has been collected on Alcohol Awareness
with the help of the research partners. A t-test was conducted (utilizing all 100 respondents)

to compare the answer of those who is aware and unaware, and to answer the following

questions that is given by the researchers and transform it into variables to summarize the

students awareness of alcohol consumption.