Students’ behavior and social influence on the learning performance in Araling Panlipunan: inputs for an instructional intervention

The study investigated the level of manifestation of students’ behavior, particularly study habits, attitudes toward learning, and social influence in terms of peer influence and parental guidance for students learning. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research method. It was conducted among Grade 7 students in Tungao National High School, Tungao, Butuan City, who were selected through a stratified sampling technique. The study's findings revealed that the manifestation of study habits, attitude towards learning, peer influence, and parental guidance were rated high, and all indicators were often demonstrated. The result also showed that the level of performance of the Grade 7 students in Araling Panlipunan in the second quarter was generally satisfactory. The attitude toward learning was significantly related to the students' performance in Araling Panlipunan. Moreover, parental guidance was seen to have a substantial relationship with the student's performance level. In conclusion, social influences and students’ behavior have a positive significant relationship with academic performance.