Predictors of Academic Performance of Technical-Vocational Students at Isabela State University (ISU)

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine the predictors of the academic performance of technical-vocational students at Isabela State University. Methods: The study utilized the descriptive method of research with a survey research design. The respondents (N=104) included 22 (21.15%) from Angadanan Campus, 37 (35.27%) from Ilagan Campus, and 45 (43.27%) from San Mateo Campus, all enrolled in technical-vocational courses. In addition to survey data, the general weighted average (GWA) provided by each campus was used to assess academic performance. Results: Findings revealed that most respondents were female (58.65%), above 25 years old (49.04%), majoring in Food Service Management (29.81%), in their second year, and based at the San Mateo Campus. The majority had a family income of 5,000.00 Pesos and below (63.46%). Their mothers were primarily housewives (74.04%), while their fathers were employed as skilled workers (55.77%). Parenting style was moderately evident (x= 4.081; SD = 0.799). The overall academic performance, based on GWA, was average (2.0). Conclusion: The study identified that the university curricula (p=0.000), authoritarian parenting (p=0.000), and permissive parenting (p=0.000) were significant predictors of academic performance among technical-vocational students.