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| Factors Affecting Students' Decision in Choosing their Subject Specialization: The Case of College Students in a State University in the Philippines
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Michael Angelo A. Legarde, Esperanza C. Factor; Joy Annabel G. Genon; Kaira Clarice Z. Mabale; &Kyla Joy C. Tabi
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Abstract:
This research examined at the variables influencing freshmen education students' decisions regarding their academic specializations in a higher education institution in the Philippines. The descriptive-correlational research design was adopted in this study wherein the respondents received a survey questionnaire from the researchers via Google Forms via their e-mails and/or instant messaging accounts. As the main tool, the researchers modified a questionnaire to assess the demographic profile, personal, social, and opportunity aspects. The results of this study show that respondents' age, sex, Senior High School strand, family monthly income, and mother's educational level all influence their decision to choose a subject specialization, while their father's educational level has no direct bearing on their choices. Social influences, such as those of the respondents' professors, guidance counselors, and friends, had no discernible influence on their decision regarding their chosen field of study. On the other side, their parents' influence may have an effect on their choice. Personal and opportunity-related factors had no discernible influence on the respondents' decision to specialize in a particular field of study. This study suggests that in addition to personal, social, and opportunity factors, students should take other factors into consideration. Schools should run career path programs and think about hosting a variety of exhibits to pique students' interest and help them excel in their chosen fields of study.
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