Level of Awareness of Grade 12 HUMSS Learners in Guidance and Counselling Services

Authors

Mathew S. Cabrera

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Ashlee Lucreda

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Guia S. Azur

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Coleen D. Alcazar

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Antonio C. Carbonell

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Jonalyn O. Almario

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Jasmin V. Palulay

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Bench Cyrel M. Tinio

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Rins Ailyn R. Gutierrez

Tanauan Institute Incorporated, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232 Philippines* (Philippines)

Article Information

DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.1026EDU0142

Subject Category: Social Sciences

Volume/Issue: 10/26 | Page No: 1604-1615

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2026-03-01

Accepted: 2026-03-05

Published: 2026-03-28

Abstract

This study investigated the awareness of 225 Grade 12 HUMSS students at Tanauan Institute, Inc. regarding guidance and counselling services. A descriptive survey design, utilizing a 60-item questionnaire, assessed awareness levels across academic, career, and personal/social guidance domains. The study also examined the influence of personal experience, peer influence, and school communication strategies on students' awareness. Results indicated high overall awareness, although specific areas within each guidance type showed varying levels of understanding. Personal experience and peer influence significantly correlated with higher awareness levels compared to school communication strategies. Significant relationships were found between awareness of guidance services and the influencing factors across all three guidance areas. These findings highlight the importance of leveraging personal experiences and peer influence while enhancing school communication strategies to improve student utilization of guidance and counselling services.

Keywords

Student Awareness, Academic Guidance, Career Guidance, Personal/Social Guidance, Peer Influence, School Communication Strategies

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