ABSTRACT
The study determined the Productivity During Free Time of Grade 11 students in Nasugbu East Senior Highschool, Brgy. Lumbangan Nasugbu Batangas, Academic Year 2023-2024. Phenomenological research design was employed in the study that involved a total of two hundred ninety-five (295) population of Grade 11 students. Five (5) Grade 11 students were the respondents of the study selected through Convenience Sampling method.
Respondents revealed that productivity during free time are engaging in activities that contribute to their personal growth, skill development, or academics success. This may include studying, pursuing hobbies, volunteering, or engaging physical activity. Also activities of senior high school students during free time are engaging in a variety of activities during their free time, including but not limited to studying, socializing with friends, reading, and spending time on social media. Lastly, the perceive benefits and drawbacks of technology use during free time are access to information, communication with peers and family, entertainment, and opportunities for learning. Distraction from academic responsibilities and negative effects on mental health due to excessive screen time.
Moreover, the researchers recommended that the students should learn a something new using free time to pick up a new skills or hobby. Students should use their free time to pursue hobbies, interests, or personal projects that inspire. Whether it is learning a new skill, volunteering, or creative endeavors, investing in personal development can enrich their life and enhance their productivity. Every student should use their free time to connect with others, attend events, or engage in online communities related to their interest or profession. Giving back to community can be a fulfilling way to spend their free time and make positive impact on the world around.
Keywords: Leisure, Academic performance, Free time
INTRODUCTION
In the constantly evolving field of education, increasing student output is the highest priority. One important topic that has received little study is the investigation of the factors affecting students’ productivity in their free time. As students balance the responsibility of extracurricular activities and challenging academic work, it becomes more important to understand the minor factors that influence their performance in their free time. This study aims to explore the complicated relationship between all these factors, which include psychological, environmental, and personal factors. This study focuses on understanding the variety of problems affecting student productivity during free time to provide essential information that can guide methods of teaching and support systems, ultimately producing a better learning environment.
Every week people spend many hours working, going to school or being engaged in some form of other, often imposed, duty or activity. Yet, there is still a huge amount of time, according to some authors even 40–50% of the time spent awake (Larson & Verma, 2013), that is qualified as free time or leisure.
In addition, Maldonado (2021), scheduled free time in the school day can be challenging to accommodate, finding the time to make it happen is worth it. Free time provides students with a sense that they are trusted, responsible members of your school community. It gives them the time they need to process and recuperate between classes. As a result, they will be more engaged in their classes and more excited to come to school every day.
METHODOLOGY
This chapter represents the methods of research used. It also includes the research design, locale and participants of the study, research instrument, construction and validation of instruments, ethical considerations, data gathering procedures, and data analysis.
This study used Qualitative Approach using phenomenological research design. This type of approach aims to study the phenomenon or experiences of people. Also, it gives idea on how individuals or a group of people react or experience a certain phenomenon. In this study, the researchers want to understand the experiences of students choosing Humanities and Social Sciences Strand.
The study was conducted in Nasugbu East Senior High School located at Brgy. Lumbangan, Nasugbu, Batangas. It was founded in the year 2016. The school was headed by Principal II, with forty-three (43) teachers and eight (8) non-teaching staff. It has a total population of one thousand two hundred seventy-eight (1278) enrolled students comprises grade 11 and 12 this School Year 2023-2024. The school offers academic which includes Accountancy and Business Management (ABM) strand, Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) strand, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand, Technical Vocational and Livelihood Track (TVL).
Using Convenience Sampling, the researchers selected five (5) participants that are convenient to be part of study.
In this technique, the researchers saved time and effort in looking for participants who will participate in the study. The participants were the Senior High School students in Nasugbu East Senior High School who were between 16-19years old and lived in the Nasugbu, Batangas and Tuy, Batangas.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
This chapter presents the data gathered analysis and interpretation to answer the problem which this study aims to achieve.
This chapter presents the data gathered, analysis and interpretation to answer the problem which this study aims to achieve.
Table 1: Productivity during free time
| R1 | “Para sa akin pwede parin naman tayong maging produktibo kahit free time ginagawa no padin yung mga dap at tapusin sa ibang subject hindi lang kayo basta tambay lang at nag- aantay ng oras.” {For me we still be productive even free time makes you those who should, and, in another subject, you just do not just hang out and wait time.} |
| R2 | “Sa tingin ko, bilang isang senior high school student matutukoy ko na magiging produktibo ako kung magagamit ko ito yung tamang pamamaraan katulad nalang sa pag gawa ng assignment, activities o mga schoolworks.” {If I am a senior high school student, I will be prudent if I can use this and the right methods like those used to do assignments, activities or schoolworks.} |
| R3 | “Bilang isang senior high school students magagamit ko ang pagiging produktibo sa pamamagitan ng pag babasa ng mga libro.” {As a senior high school student, I can use being productive in reading books.} |
| R4 | “Minamanage ko ang time ko pag ka like for example marami kang activities uunahin ko ang mga activities na mahihirap kesa sa mga madadali para once na matapos ko ang mahihirap para may oras pa akong tapusin ang madadaling activities”. {I can manage my time like for example if you have many activities, you have been enjoying these activities that can be easily managed for once that after I have the hardest time, I can have extra time.} |
| R5 | “Tinutukoy ang pagiging produktibo sa pamamgitan ng libreng oras ng paggawa ng mga bagay kung saan ka magaling at kung saan mga hilig mona mag karoon ng pakikinabangan sa iyo bilang isang estudyante. {Defines productivity through free time by doing things that you enjoy where the edges you make will have an interest as a student.} |
Interpretation for table 1
All the participant’s responses are about productivity in free time which defines it as doing activities in other subjects, time for reading activities, and moment for personal interests. Table 1 shows the productivity during their free time which defines by senior high school students. Three (3) directly said that of productivity in free time is doing activities in another subject. Productivity in free time is doing activities in other subject refers to efficiently using your free time to pursue activities that bring personal fulfilment, relaxation, and growth. The result was related to the study of Chan et. al., (2023) which stated that productivity during their free time referred to efficiently using your free time to pursue activities that bring personal fulfilment, relaxation, and growth.
Table 2: Different activities of senior high school students during free time
| R1 | “Gaya ng sinabe ko, yung mga kailangan natin tapusin yung mga deadlines na dapat kailangan ipasa para alam mo yun, para hindi tayo matambakan.” {Just like I said, the things we need to finish the deadlines that need to be passed so you know that so don’t get dumped.} |
| R2 | “Kagaya ng sagot ko sa no.1 pwede po natin gawin sa libreng oras yung mga schoolworks na dapat natin gawin or kahit anong household chores.” {Like my answer to no.1 we can do the schoolworks that we should do or any household chores in our free time.} |
| R3 | “Siguro ito yung mga dapat gawin sa ating libreng oras ay gumawa ng mga bagay na may kahulugan sa atin.” {Maybe this are the things that should be done with me. Free time is to do things that are fulfilling me.} |
| R4 | “Advance reading para sa mga susunod na subject.” {Advance reading for what follows in the subject.} |
| R5 | “Ang mga bagay na kailangan gawin sa panahon ng libreng oras yung mga bagay na nag iimprove ka as a student hindi gagawin mo sya as your libangan lang, kundi magkaroon ka ng magagandang benepisyo para sa iyo.” {The things that we need to be done during free time are the things that will improve you as a student, you will not do it as your hobby, but you will have good benefits for you.} |
Interpretation for Table 2:
All the respondents’ responses are about meeting deadlines, avoiding overloaded tasks, managing time. Table 2 shows the different activities of senior high school students. Three (3) directly state that the productive free time activities are those that contribute to personal growth, skill development or well-being. Two (2) directly tell that the meeting deadlines are completing tasks or project within the specified time frame or before a predetermined deadline. The result was related to the study of Husaini et.al., (2023) which stated that the productive free time activities are those that contribute to personal growth, skill development or well-being.
Table 3: Benefits and drawbacks of using technology.
| R1 | “Sa panahon kasi natin ngayon, sobrang lawak na ng teknolohiya kaya ito ang ating magiging source ng mga impormasyon at nakakatulong sa acads.” {In today’s time, technology is so vast that it becomes our source of information helps acads.} |
| R2 | “Sa pamamagitan po ng teknolohiya na gagamitin po natin ito sa paglilibng at pag kuha ng mga impormasyon.” {Through technology we will use it for entertainment and to get information.} |
| R3 | “Sa pamamagitan ng teknolohiya marami akong impormasyon na nakukuha “ {Through technology I get a lot of information.}. |
| R4 | “Ang benepisyo nito sa akin is makakuha tayo ng impormasyon at nagiging aware tayo sa ating pamumuhay.” {The benefits of this, to me is that we can get information and we become aware of our lifestyle.} |
| R5 | “Ang benepisyo ng teknolohiya para sakin ay libreng oras na nakakalap ako ng mga impormasyon.” {The benefits of technology for me are free time that I can gather information.} |
Interpretation for Table 3:
All the respondents’ responses are about influence of technology in modern society, productivity for enjoyment and educational purposes, democratization of information, increasing awareness of one’s lifestyle, benefits of saving time by enabling to gather information. Table 3 shows the benefits and drawbacks of using technology. Two (2) directly state about gathering information of using technology. Gathering information allows for quicker access to a vast array of knowledge. Three (3) directly says that technology as academic resource refers to the various tools, platforms, and digital resources that support learning, research, and academic endeavors. The result was related to the study of Gillmer's et.al., (2023) stated that the technology as academic resources refer to the various tools, platforms, and digital resources that support learning, research, and academic endeavors.
Table 4: Benefits and drawbacks of using technology.
| R1 | “Siguro ang kakulangan sa teknolohiya pwede natin gawin ang dating gawi na mag research using books na makahanap ng impormasyon na hinahanap natin.” {May be the lack of technology we can do the old habit of doing research using books to find the information we were looking for.} |
| R2 | “Ang kakulangan po sa paggamit ng teknolohiya ay mga kakulangan po natin sa resources.” {The lack of using technology is our lack of resources.} |
| R3 | “Sa teknolohiya kase hindi lahat ng impormasyon nandoon kailangan padin natin mag seek sa library.” {In technology because not all information is there, we must seek in the library.} |
| R4 | “Ang kakulangan nito hindi lahat nasusuportahan ng teknolohiya so yung iba ay napunta pa ng library to gather more information.” {The lack of this not all supported by technology, so others went to the library to gather more information.} |
| R5 | “Bilang estudyante ang kakulangan sa paggamit ng teknolohiya ay ang pagsusuri sa mga totoong impormasyon sa panahon ngayon pag nakakakita tayo sa teknolohiya agad tayo naniniwala.” {As a student the lack of using technology is checking the truthful information in today’s time when we see technology we immediately believe.] |
Interpretation for Table 4:
All respondents’ responses are about utilizing traditional research methods, technology and resource shortages, technology and library resources, technology and information gathering, and critical thinking of using technology. Table 3 shows the benefits and drawbacks of using technology. Two (2) directly said that of using traditional research method. Traditional research methods complement digital approaches by offering nuanced insights and ensuring the rigor and validity of research findings. Three (3) directly said that the technology and resources shortages refer to situations where there is an insufficient supply of technological resources or expertise to meet demand. The result was related to the study of Makhkamova, (2023) stated that the technology and resources shortages refer to situation where there is an insufficient supply of technological resources or expertise to meet demand.
Table 5: Different activities of senior high school students during free time
| R1 | “Marami, pwede ka mag enjoy ng wala kang gagawin pero kung may mga dapat ka pang tapusin, kailangan mo siyang tapusin.” {You can enjoy a lot without doing anything, but if there are things that need to be done then you must do them.} |
| R2 | “Pwede po natin magamit ang teknolohiya katulad sa paglilibang gamit ang cellphone.” {We can use technology like having fun using cellphone.} |
| R3 | ‘’ katulad nga ng sinabi ko kanina, gumawa ng mga bagay – bagay na may kabuluhan at mas makakatulong sa iyo para lalo ka mag grow.’’ {Just like what I said before, do things that are meaningful and will help you grow even more} |
| R4 | ‘’Satingin ko, ay hindi lang pisikal pag sinabing activities for example, may Exam, mag re -review ako’’ {I think it’s not just physical activities, for example I have an exam to review} |
| R5 | ‘’Gawain sa panahon ng libreng oras ay ang pag – gagawa ng mga bagay na pwede kong Ibenta o mapagkinabangan para makatulong sakin’’ {Activity during free time is making things that I can sell or profit from to help me as student} |
Interpretation for Table 5:
All respondents’ responses are about productivity of balancing enjoyment and responsibilities, using technology wisely, meaningful activities for growth, broad definition of activities, and profitable free time activities. Two (2) directly said that the different activities. Different activities making use of free time for activities enriches life experiences, promotes well-being, and contributes to a balanced fulfilling lifestyle. Three (3) directly said that the meaningful activities for growth are those that contribute to personal or professional development in a significant and fulfilling way.
The result was related to the study of Galetsi et.al., (2023) stated that the different activities making use of free time for activities enriches life experiences, promotes well-being, and contributes to a balanced fulfilling lifestyle.
CONCLUSIONS
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn.
1.Most of the participants, answer on definition of productivity during free time are engaging in activities that contribute to personal growth, skill development, or academics success. This may include studying, pursuing hobbies, volunteering, or engaging physical activity.
2. Most of the participants, answers on activities of senior high school students during free time are engage in a variety of activities during their free time, including but not limited to studying, socializing with friends, reading, and spending time on social media.
3. Most of the participants’ answers on perceive benefits and drawbacks of technology use are access to information, communication with peers and family, entertainment, and opportunities for learning. Distraction from academic responsibilities and negative effects on mental health due to excessive screen time.
RECOMMENDATIONS
From the preceding findings and conclusions, the following recommendations are offered by the researchers:
1. Students should try reading a book, practicing a hobby like drawing, or playing an instrument, or joining a club or extracurricular activity that interests you.
2. Teacher should use the opportunity to catch up on grading, plan upcoming lessons, collaborate with colleagues, or engage in professional development activities to enhance your teaching skills.
3. Students should balance relaxation and learning. This might include reading books related to their interests or academic subject, practicing hobbies such as drawing or playing an instrument, participating an in sports or exercise, volunteering for school projects or community service, or joining clubs and organization that align with their passions. It’s also essential to encourage taking breaks to recharge and maintain a healthy balance between work and leisure.
KEYWORDS
These are the conceptual and operational definitions of the following words and phrases use in this study for clearer understanding of the research:
PRODUCTIVITY is the efficiency of production of goods or services expressed by some measure. Measurements of productivity are often expressed as a ratio of an aggregate output to a single input, or an aggregate input used in a production process, i.e., output per unit of input, typically over a specific period (Wikipedia,2008). In this study, it refers to the accomplished work or tasked during their free time.
HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT is the social, emotional, physical, mental, and intellectual growth of a person. Taking a holistic approach to education means focusing on all aspects of a child’s growth, not just their academic advancements. Most importantly, it is about establishing the child’s overall wellbeing (Schenk, 2022). In this study, it helps children to connect with the world around them and learn in a way that differs from the conventional form of schooling.
TIME is the continued sequence of existence and events that occurs in an apparently irreversible succession from the past, through the present, and into the future (Wikipedia,2003). In addition, it refers to managing their free time.
A PERFORMANCE is an act or process of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. It is also defined as the action or process of conducting or accomplishing an action, task, or function (Robertson and Cooper, 2015). In this study, it refers to how students' performance.
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. Being productive learners who participate in class activities and perform well academically (Tadese et. al., 2022). I this study, it refers to the outcome of the students’ hard work and the results that show a person’s progress toward achieving goals.
LEISURE an activity or as time left over after work or as a subjective perception and experience (Iso‐Ahola & Baumeister, 2023). In this study, it refers to the nonwork or free time of an individual that includes the break time in school.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE is the extent to which a student, teacher or institution has attained their short or long-term educational goals. Completion of educational benchmarks such as secondary school diplomas and bachelor’s degrees represent academic achievement (Wikipedia, 2015). In this study, it helps students advance career opportunities, build self-esteem, develop essential life skills, get excellent job opportunities in future with profitable salary packages, get into a desired university, feel confident, etc.
EFFICIENCY is the often-measurable ability to avoid making mistakes or wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time while performing a task (Wikipedia,2019). In this study, it refers to the ability of the student in practicing time management.
FREE TIME. It refers to quality of experience or free time, focusing on perceived freedom and choice, excluding work, domestic chores, education, and necessary activities (Veblen, 1899). Operationally, it refers to periods when individuals are not engaged in work or other obligatory tasks, allowing them the opportunity for leisure, recreation, and personal pursuits.
LIFE-STUDY balance is a state of harmony between an individual’s studies and personal life. Getting a formal education is considered necessary today. As such, high school and college students consider studies a means to an end. This mentality usually creates a rift between study life and personal life (Rouà, 2022). In this study it helps students by effectively managing their time, setting goals, maintaining healthy relationships, managing stress, and being flexible in your approach, you can navigate college life with success and well-being.