Home⇛Universal Journal of Educational Research⇛vol. 4 no. 4 (2025)

Healthy Habits, Home Environment, And Performance Of Grade 6 Pupils In Home Economics

Estelle D. Delos Santos | Edilberto Andal | Allen E. Pasia

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study examined the connection between the academic achievement of sixth-grade home economics students in six General Mariano Alvarez elementary schools during the 2024–2025 school year and their home environments and healthy lifestyle choices. Emphasis was placed on motivation and self-efficacy as mediating factors. The Grade 6 pupils were given questionnaires to complete, which were subsequently evaluated using the mean and standard deviation. The findings showed strong relationships between self-efficacy, motivation, home economics achievement, home environment, and health habits. Pupils who followed healthy routines such as eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising frequently performed better academically and showed higher levels of motivation. The study also found that an effective home environment, characterized by parental participation, a well-organized study space, and acceptable socioeconomic circumstances, had a positive impact on performance. The performance was moderated by self-efficacy. Academic achievement, home environment, and healthy habits were influenced by motivation and the home environment. Even in less-than-perfect family environments, pupils who had higher levels of self-efficacy were more likely to succeed. These results underscore the importance of promoting health-conscious habits and creating wholesome living environments to enhance pupils’ self-esteem and motivation. Improving these elements would result in better academic achievement in home economics.



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