Final Topic Proposal Group 1

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2: QUANTITATIVE TOPIC PROPOSAL
Group #/ Strand and Section: Group 1 - HUMSS 12-01 Instructor: Mr. Jene Paul Gedang LPT, MAELED
Group Members: Tumbaly, Briana Mae Proposed by:
Ariola, Kylee Sam
Diaz, Andrea
Lao, Stephanie
Malamug, Krishea Elize
Proposed Topic/Title: “Bahala na si Batman”: The Influence of ‘Bahala Na’ Attitude in the Academic Performance Among Senior High
School HUMSS Students in a Philippine University
General Question/ Objective: To assess the impact of the 'Bahala Na' attitude on the academic performance of senior high school students in a Philippine
university, based on their academic time management, study habits (e.g., reviewing for exams and tests), and frequency of
task completion.
Specific a. To identify the underlying factors that leads the senior high school students to rely on the 'Bahala Na' attitude.
Questions/Objectives: b. To examine how the 'Bahala Na' attitude can affect the academic performance of the senior high school students.
c. To identify the prevalence of the 'Bahala Na' attitude on the senior high school students in a Philippine university
d. To investigate the perceived positive and negative effects of the 'Bahala Na' attitude on students' study habits and
academic behaviors.
Research Gap to be
addressed: While the “bahala na” attitude is a well-documented aspect of Filipino culture, particularly in the context of decision-making
and coping strategies, its specific influence on academic performance among Senior High School HUMSS students
remains underexplored. Existing literature tends to focus on the broader implications of “bahala na” in areas such as
religious worldviews, leadership, moral ideologies . However, there is a significant lack of empirical studies that connect this
attitude directly to academic outcomes, particularly within the context of HUMSS students in a Philippine university.
Furthermore, most research on academic performance has primarily concentrated on factors such as socioeconomic
status, cognitive development , and demographic factors (Cassidy S., 2012). The interplay between cultural attitudes like
“bahala na” and these academic factors has not been adequately examined.
Additionally, this study will also align with the SDG 4: Quality Education which aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable
quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” By exploring the influence of the “bahala na” attitude,
the study will contribute to understanding the diverse factors that affect academic success among students, thereby
promoting inclusivity and equity in education (United Nations, 2021)
References:
Cassidy, S. (2011). Exploring individual differences as determining factors in student academic achievement in higher
education. Studies in Higher Education, 37(7), 793–810. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2010.545948
THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development. (n.d.). https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Theoretical Support:
Social Imaginary Theory (Taylor, 2004)
● The researchers will use social imaginary theory to explore the collective beliefs and shared
understanding that influence public behaviour, norms and expectations. This makes it possible to analyze
how communities perceive their social realities, and uncover the common values and narratives that have
an impact on group dynamics. × They will look at how such imaginaries help to shape the identities of
individual men, how they influence interactions within male spaces and culture more broadly. Using
qualitative methods — interviews and focus groups—the project will also explore the effects of these
shared imaginaries on social cohesion, conflict resolution/modulation, transformation; [thereby] adding to
a broader understanding around how societies function in various cultural landscapes.
Hong, Y. (2020). Powerlessness and A Social Imaginary in the Philippines A Case Study on Bahala na. The
Asbury Journal, 75(1), 127-150.
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