Acknowledgement

EXPLORING THE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF GRADE 10
STUDENTS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTALLY PROPER WASTE

DISPOSAL
A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Presented to the Faculty of the
San Pablo National High School
Poblacion, San Pablo, Zamboanga Del Sur
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirement for
Practical Research 1
Ana Mia I. Alderite

Lidelyn Jane Q. Caňalita
Mc Renz A. Tamparong
Grade 11- STEM
FREDELITA Y. PAMPLONA
Research Teacher
June 2023
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Republic of the Philippines

Department of education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
DIVISION OF ZAMOBOANGA DEL SUR
San Pablo Zamboanga Del Sur
San Pablo District 1
Research Approval (TA Form)
This research, entitled Exploring the Attitudes and Practices of Grade 10 student
towards Environmental Proper Waste Disposal at San Pablo National High School.
And authored by: 1. Ana Mia I. Alderite

2. Lidelyn Jane Q. Caňalita
3. Mc Renz A. Tamparong
, is hereby accepted and
approved.
Signature:
Chairman, Examining Committee:

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FREDILITA Y. PAMPLONA
Committee Members:
JONALYN C. SAYSON
PRINCESS JOANA Y. PAMPLONA
JULIETO B. SUMATRA JR.
ANNA MARIE C. BONTOGON

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers would like to extend their unfeigned and appreciation to the people
who get involved and share their bountiful support and intensive assistance for
accomplishment of this research.
The researchers acknowledge the examiners, for their productive critique’s indication
in the success of this study.
To Mr. Edgardo R. Dolauta, the principal of San Pablo National High School, who
allow the researchers to conduct this study in the school.
Grade 11 students as the respondents of this research study for their profound
cooperation.
To Mrs. Ana Marie C. Bontogon, adviser of STEM 11 Daisy, Mrs. Rowela T.
Bolongon, adviser of ICT 11 Lily, Mr. Dennis S. Labajo, adviser of GAS 11
Sampaguita, Mr. Rey C. Bodiongan, adviser of GAS 11 Chrysanthemum and Mr.
Jonimar D. Segovia for allowing the researchers to conduct research and letting them
have their confidential data of the students.
To Mrs. Juvy May A. Sojero the Practical Research 2 adviser for giving the
knowledge that the researchers need. For her effort in making corrections also in
helping in the researchers understand their thesis paper.

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Thank you to all relatives, friends, and others who provided moral, financial, and
physical support in some way. Above all, thanks to the Great Almighty, the source of
all knowledge and wisdom, for his unending love.
We appreciate it.
STEM-11 RESEARCHERS GROUP

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DEDICATION
This work is the result of numerous and arduous sacrifices. This work wholeheartedly
and gleefully dedicated to the people who serve as an encouragement by the
researcher’s efforts. From the parents and families to classmate and friends who
stepped up to help amidst difficulties while doing this work.
To the faculty and staffs of San Pablo National High School, Zamboanga del Sur,
above all, to our God Almighty, who showered us with His blessings in our daily
lives, especially for the strength, courage, patience, wisdom, time, and guidance in
realizing this work.
The Researchers
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ABSTRACT
This qualitative study aims to explore the attitudes and practices of Grade 10
students in San Pablo National High School towards environmentally proper waste
disposal.
To answer the main problems, the following sub-problems are hereby raised:
1. How do the personal values, beliefs, and norms of grade 10 students influence
their attitudes towards proper waste disposal?
2. How do the environmental beliefs of grade 10 students contribute to the
development of environmental norms regarding proper waste disposal?
3. How can interventions and educational programs be designed to enhance
grade 10 students’ attitude and practices towards proper waste disposal?
This study explores the attitudes, practices, and behavior of grade 10 students
at San Pablo National High School towards environmental proper waste disposal.
The study will be guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, which suggests that an
individual’s behavior is influenced by their attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived
behavioral control. The study will use semi-structed interviews to sample size of 10
participants. The study’s findings can inform the development of educational that can
promote environmentally proper waste disposal practices among young people. This
study utilized qualitative research method particularly, case study design using
Merriam’s Approach. The result of the study showed that factors such as laziness,
carelessness, and lack of awareness influenced the decision of the students’ on not to
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dispose waste properly. This study also identified that students who have a highly
value environmental sustainability and conservation tended to have more positive
attitudes towards waste disposal practices. These students expressed a sense of
responsibility towards protecting the environment and recognized the impact of waste
mismanagement on ecosystems and human health. The result of the study also shows
how environmental education training plays a significant role in shaping the students’
attitudes. The study determined the attitudes of the Grade 10 students with regards to
proper waste disposal. Moreover, students believed that joining educational cleaning
training can contribute to a positive attitude. The suggested recommendations of this
study will benefit the teachers, the school, and other studies, and future researchers.
Key Terms: Attitudes and Practices, Environmental Proper waste disposal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
DEDICATION vi
ABSTRACT vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ix
LIST OF TABLES xi
LIST OF FIGURES xii
CHAPTER
1. THE PROBLEM
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Statement of the Problem
Research Hypothesis
Significance of the Study
Conceptual Framework
Scope and Limitations
Definition of Terms
2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 7
3. METHODOLOGY 11
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Research Design 12
Research Environment 12
Sampling Design 12
Research Respondent 13
Research Instruments 13
Ethical Considerations 14
Data Gathering Procedure 15
Data Analysis Procedure 16
4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPREATION DATA 17

5. FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION 27
Summary of Findings 28
Conclusion 32
Recommendations 34
REFFERENCES 35
APPENDIX
A. Letter to the Principal 37
B. Letter to the Grade 10 Advisers 38
C. Letter to the Respondents 39
CURRICULUM VITAE 40
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Table 1. Factors influence their attitudes towards proper waste disposal

2. Table 1.1 Environmental beliefs of the students that can contribute to the
development of environmental norms.
3. Table 1.2 Interventions and educational programs to enhance the students’ attitudes
and practices towards proper waste disposal

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LIST OF FIGURES
1. Figure 1. Conceptual Framework of the Study

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EXPLORING THE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF GRADE 10

STUDENTS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTALLY PROPER WASTE

Ana Mia I. Alderite

Republic of the Philippines

Research Approval (TA Form)

And authored by: 1. Ana Mia I. Alderite

Chairman, Examining Committee:

PRINCESS JOANA Y. PAMPLONA

JULIETO B. SUMATRA JR.

ANNA MARIE C. BONTOGON

accomplishment of this research.

in the success of this study.

allow the researchers to conduct this study in the school.

To Mrs. Ana Marie C. Bontogon, adviser of STEM 11 Daisy, Mrs. Rowela T.

Bolongon, adviser of ICT 11 Lily, Mr. Dennis S. Labajo, adviser of GAS 11

Sampaguita, Mr. Rey C. Bodiongan, adviser of GAS 11 Chrysanthemum and Mr.

have their confidential data of the students.

helping in the researchers understand their thesis paper.

all knowledge and wisdom, for his unending love.

STEM-11 RESEARCHERS GROUP

and gleefully dedicated to the people who serve as an encouragement by the

stepped up to help amidst difficulties while doing this work.

realizing this work.

their attitudes towards proper waste disposal?

2. How do the environmental beliefs of grade 10 students contribute to the

development of environmental norms regarding proper waste disposal?

3. How can interventions and educational programs be designed to enhance

grade 10 students’ attitude and practices towards proper waste disposal?

individual’s behavior is influenced by their attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived

value environmental sustainability and conservation tended to have more positive

attitudes towards waste disposal practices. These students expressed a sense of

training can contribute to a positive attitude. The suggested recommendations of this

Key Terms: Attitudes and Practices, Environmental Proper waste disposal

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 7

4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPREATION DATA 17

1. Table 1. Factors influence their attitudes towards proper waste disposal

development of environmental norms.

and practices towards proper waste disposal

1. Figure 1. Conceptual Framework of the Study

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