2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 15
Available Online: 20 June 2026
Author/s:
Elemancil, Jodie Ann
Northern Zambales College, Inc., Philippines
Astorga, John Mark*
Northern Zambales College, Inc., Philippines (Markapinya14@gmail.com)
Francisco, Cristine G.
Northern Zambales College, Inc., Philippines
De Jesus, Patricia May
Northern Zambales College, Inc., Philippines
De Dios, Lealee
Northern Zambales College, Inc., Philippines
Echaure, Jessie S.
Northern Zambales College, Inc., Philippines
Sagun, Edgar E.
Northern Zambales College, Inc., Philippines
Abstract:
This study examined the selected predictors shaping the academic performance of Bachelor of Elementary Education students at Northern Zambales College Incorporated during School Year 2025–2026. Specifically, it investigated students’ profile, level of agreement on love and romance, social media, study habits, religion, and socioeconomic status, their academic performance, and the significant differences and relationships among these variables. Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational design, data were gathered from 119 respondents selected from a population of 170 BEED students through stratified random sampling. A validated survey questionnaire with good reliability was used to collect the data. Findings revealed that students generally agreed that all five predictors influenced academic performance, with religion ranking highest, followed by study habits, socioeconomic status, social media, and love and romance. The respondents’ overall academic performance was interpreted as superior. Analysis of variance showed a significant difference among the predictors, indicating that they did not influence academic performance equally. Spearman correlation further revealed a strong, positive, and significant relationship between the selected predictors and academic performance. The study concludes that academic achievement is shaped by interacting personal, social, spiritual, and economic factors. An action plan was proposed to strengthen student support, resilience, and academic success.
Keywords: academic performance, BEED students, study habits, religion, socioeconomic status
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26270
Cite this article:
Elemancil, J. A. Astorga, J. M., Francisco, C. G., De Jesus, P. M., De Dios, L., Echaure, J. S., & Sagun, E. E. (2026). Factors influencing the academic performance of elementary education students at Northern Zambales College Incorporated. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(15), 47-66. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26270
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