Home⇛The Advanced Social Science in Research Journal⇛vol. 1 no. 5 (2026)

Adjusting to In-Person School: The Interplay of Photovoice Method and Academic Performance among Working Students

Andrea Hana Deveza

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study is all about the selected Grade 10 working students of Sto. Angel National High School. By using the mixed-method helps to see how employment affects their academic performances, emotional well-being and coping strategies. Through the use of Photovoice method, this enhanced the in-depth interviews, rich narrative, narrative-based data from these five selected students juggling education and part-time work. With careful planning, including interview technique development and validation, ethical approval, and informed consent agreement from all participants projected transparency. Data collection included photo recording and reflective narratives that revealed intricate aspects of the working students' daily lives. By using the thematic analysis revealed five themes: Profile of Working Grade 10 Students, Academic Challenges, Coping Strategies and Motivation, Emotional and Physical Well-Being and Support Systems, and Recommended Interventions. These chosen working students often started through unofficial work early in life in exploitative circumstances. Minimal academic support, mental fatigue, and poor time management affected them. Despite these challenges, these working students showed strong perseverance by prioritizing tasks, maintaining motivation, and receiving family support. The survey highlighted a significant gap in support networks due to schools' limited understanding of students' dual responsibilities. Overall, this study raises awareness of working students' complex experiences and stresses the need for responsive school policies and support systems to meet their needs.



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