WORLD EDUCATION CONNECT MULTIDISCIPLINARY E-PUBLICATION
Vol. V Issue VIII (August 2025)
International Circulation
This is an open-access, peer-reviewed, and refereed international publication in online & printed versions that features research papers, abstracts, theses, dissertations, and journals. It is registered to the ISSN National Center of the Philippines, and ISSN International Center, the Global Index for Continuing Resources with ISSN (Online) 2799-0842 and ISSN (Print) 2799-130X.
World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. V, Issue VIII (August 2025), p.13
RAQUEL SIADING MORALES, LPT, MAIE
Teacher III
Morado Elementary School
Schools Division of the City of Ilagan, Isabela, Region 02, Philippines
ABSTRACT
Many Filipino children grow up with one or both parents working overseas in search of better economic opportunities. Despite this common reality, limited research has been done on how this family setup affects children’s personal adjustments and academic performance, particularly in Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP). Hence, this study examined the effects of having Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) parents on the adjustments and academic performance in EPP of Grade VI pupils in the City of Ilagan. Specifically, it explored the pupils’ profiles, adjustment levels, and academic performance, and the relationships among these variables. Using a descriptive research design, data were gathered through a questionnaire and documentary analysis. The respondents were 152 pupils with OFW parents from 36 schools. Results showed that most pupils were ten-year-old males, first-born in the family, with OFW parents who had secondary education, earned ₱11,000–₱15,000 monthly, and had worked abroad for 1–3 years. Physical care was rated “very high,” and academic performance in EPP was generally good. No significant relationships were found between pupils’ profiles and their adjustment levels or academic performance. However, a significant relationship existed between the father's educational attainment and academic performance, and between financial adjustment and academic performance. The study concludes that OFW parental absence does not significantly hinder pupils’ adjustments or academic outcomes. It is recommended that schools provide simple support programs to help pupils with OFW parents perform better academically in school.
Keywords: OFW parents, pupil adjustment, academic performance, Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan, family background, descriptive research design
DOI 10.5281/zenodo.16785269
