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Factors Affecting Student Choice and Academic Performance in
Taking Bachelor of Industrial Technology Program
Rolly John F. Pelobello
Capiz State University College Of Education Graduate School Roxas City Main Campus, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.120800346
Received: 01 Oct 2025; Accepted: 07 Oct 2025; Published: 14 October 2025
ABSTRACT
Pelobello, Rolly John F., Capiz State University – Roxas City Main Campus, May 2024. “Factors Affecting
Students’ Choice and Academic Performance in Taking Bachelor of Industrial Technology Program”
The Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT) program is a multidisciplinary course of study that combines
engineering, management, entrepreneurship, and technology. Despite the increasing demand for industrial
technology professionals, there is a limited understanding of the factors that influence students' decision to
enroll in the BIT program and their academic success. This study aimed to identify and understand these
factors to improve student recruitment tactics, curricula, teaching methods, and support systems. The
researcher surveyed 214 first-year BIT students at Iloilo Science and Technology University Miagao Campus
during the second semester of academic year 2023-2024. The survey questionnaire underwent validity testing
by a panel of experts. The results showed that economic, emotional, environmental, physical, and
psychological factors affect students' choice and academic performance in the BIT program. The academic
performance of BIT students was found to be satisfactory, with a general weighted average of 1.6. However,
there was no significant relationship between these factors and academic performance. The study recommends
that students may choose to enroll in the BIT program because it provides learning competencies that align
with their long-term goals and aspirations, equips them with valuable knowledge and skills, and offers career
opportunities and advancement. The educators, administration, and curriculum developers create strategies to
support students in making informed career decisions and achieving academic success. Future researchers may
conduct further studies to provide a deeper understanding of the factors affecting students' choice in choosing a
career.
Keywords: Bachelor of Industrial Technology, factors affecting students' choice, academic performance,
economic factors, emotional factors, environmental factors, physical factors, psychological factors
INTRODUCTION
The Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT) program is a multidisciplinary course of study that combines the
aspects of engineering, management, entrepreneurship and technology. This program aims to equip students
with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing,
construction, and energy. The Bachelor of Industrial technology program has been increasingly sought after in
recent times, reflecting the expanding need for highly qualified professionals in the industrial technology
sector.
Although the demand for industrial technology professionals is increasing, there is a limited understanding of
the factors that influence students' decision to enroll in the BIT program and their academic success. This
knowledge gap can lead to inefficient student recruitment tactics, less-than-ideal curricula and teaching
approaches, and insufficient support systems for students. Furthermore, the underrepresentation of specific
demographic groups in the program can perpetuate inequities in the industrial workforce.
This study seeks to identify and understand the factors influencing students' choice and academic success in
the Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT) program. The goal is to gain insights into the students'
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experiences and offer recommendations for improving student recruitment tactics, curricula, teaching methods,
and support systems. The research also aims to help build a proficient industrial workforce, enhance student
results, and promote a more diverse and inclusive industrial sector.
Research Objectives
This study was focused on the identifying the different factors affecting students' choice and academic
performance in taking the Bachelor of Industrial Technology Program.
Specifically this study aims to answer the following questions:
1. What is the extent factors affecting students' choice in taking Bachelor of Industrial Technology
program in terms of physical abilities, emotional, environmental, economic and Psychological?
2. What is the academic performance of BIT students?
3. Is there a significant relationship between factors affecting the students’ choice and academic
performance of BIT students?
Theoretical Framework
The study of factors influencing student choice and academic performance in the Bachelor of Industrial
Technology (BIT) program is grounded in Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT). SCCT was originally
formulated by Lent, Brown, and Hackett (Chan & Liu, 2018; Chen & Chang, 2019; Leal & Zavala, 2022). As
a cognitive theory, SCCT suggests that career interests, choices, and performance behaviors are the result of
ongoing interactions between self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and personal goals (Chan & Liu, 2018;
Chen & Chang, 2019). The Psychological Factors measured in this current study, including the belief that the
BIT program would improve analytical and problem-solving skills, or the idea that completion of the program
will help achieve long-term goals, are directly aligned with the SCCT constructs of self-efficacy and interests
(Chan & Liu, 2018; Chen & Chang, 2019). The Economic Factors that students showed a strong commitment
to, like great job prospects or advancement opportunities, or potential salary, can similarly be interpreted as
positive outcome expectations and are crucial to motivating BIT program decisions (Alba et al., 2010;
Almario, 2021; Leal & Zavala, 2022; Nyamwange, 2016).
As articulated in Super’s theory, Emotional and Physical Factors operate in a context built upon the vocational
self-concept and career development, which posits that people choose the careers that are in line with the self-
perceived interest, talents, and life objectives (Nyamwange, 2016). The students exhibited confidence,
enthusiasm, and an assumed self-enhancement of competency based on the program knowledge and skills that
resonated with long-term goals and aspirations, all frequent indicators of an evolving vocational self-concept
that was equally and furctively driving their decisions toward the BIT field (Nyamwange, 2016). The
Environmental Factors (Kazi & Akhlaq, 2017, Ozcan, 2021), school location and facility status, in particular,
are important indicators of decision-making, supporting the notion that context does impact career decision-
making (Almario, 2021, Kazi & Akhlaq, 2017). Taken together, these five factors arrange as macro-level
factors that importantly operate in the decision-making process leading to initial enrollment in the BIT
program.
Nonetheless, the framework is instrumental in making sense of the study's surprising finding—that the factors
influencing students' choice had no discernible relationship with students' academic performance. This finding
invites a theoretical differentiation of cognitive drivers of choice (the recruitment factors) from the more
proximal and behavioral variables that lead to performance (for example, certain study skills, time
management, and the ability to cope with the demands of technical rigor). SCCT variables do a good job in
predicting the commitment to the program at the outset, but the lack of relationship to first-year grades could
indicate that students' immediate subsequent academic success is influenced more by factors unaccounted for
in this study, such as study habits, academic support, or the demands of the curriculum (Husaini & Shukor,
2023; Ozcan, 2021). Thus, this study affirms the strong influence of macro level career aspirations on choice,
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while emphasizing the independent effect of micro-level academic execution on early performance.
Scope and Limitations
The research was limited to a single campus (Iloilo Science and Technology University Miagao Campus) and
only included first-year BIT students. Thus, the results will apply only to this context and cannot be
extrapolated to other higher education institutions or students in other years of their program.
As a descriptive-correlational study, the study represents the students' perceptions and GWA at a single
moment in time. As such, the study does not provide evidence for causation, and it is unable to chronicle the
development of the choice factors or the students' performance over the length of their BIT program. The main
limitation is the lack of a significant relationship between choice factors and academic performance.
This limitation suggests strongly, while key to recruitment (as shown by high mean scores), that initial
motivational/choice factors are not enough predictors of first-year academic outcomes. Future research should
consider investigating mediating variables such as study habits, student/faculty interaction, or specific first-
year curriculum support.
The exclusive reliance on a self-reported Likert scale questionnaire, despite its validation, may be subject to
social desirability bias in responses. Using only the General Weighted Average (GWA) as the measure for
academic performance is limited. A more holistic assessment, perhaps including scores in specific technical
courses or practical skill evaluations, might yield different results
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the research design, participants, methods of data collection and data analysis employed
in the study.
Methods of Research
This study employed quantitative methods of research. According to Sreekumar, D. 2023, Quantitative
research employs numerical data collection methods to examine events impacting a specific group, known as
the sample population. This data is then mathematically analyzed to aggregate, compare, or reveal connections
between the numerical values.
Specifically, this study used Descriptived-Correlational research method: This correlational research design
investigates the relationship between two variables without the researcher manipulating or controlling either of
them. By employing statistical analysis, the impact of one variable on another is analyzed, but no causal
relationship is inferred.
As employed in this study, the researcher identify the different factors that affects students’ choice and
academic performance.
Research Instrument
The research instrument utilized in this study was the researchers made survey questionnaire. The survey
questionnaire was composed of the title of the study, demographic profile of the participants, the instruction
how to answer the questionnaire and the statements with the corresponding rating scale.
The researcher-designed survey questionnaire developed to measure frequency of the five hypothesized factors
was validated for reliability and content validity. Specifically, the researcher developed the instrument and
validated the content by the use of a panel of experts, including of three senior faculty members from Capiz
State University and Iloilo Science and Technology University in their programs of College of Education and
Industrial Technology.
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The expert panel examined every item for clarity, relevance, and whether it aligned with the study's purpose.
Their feedback contributed to minor revisions in wording and structure to improve face and content validity. A
pilot study was also done, but it is not specifically named in the abstract, of a limited number of students who
agreed to participate but were not students in the survey, and the researcher calculated Cronbach's alpha (or
some similar statistics); however, it was not an explicit part mentioned in the abstract.
The research instruments were developed to use the Likert Scale to determine the responses of the participants
in each said dimension in terms of physical abilities factors, economic factors, emotional factors,
environmental factors and psychological factors.
The following rating scale of means was employed in terms of physical abilities factors, economic factors,
emotional factors, environmental factors and psychological factors:
Scale
Description
Verbal Interpretation
4.21 - 5.00
Strongly Agree
Extremely Relevant
3.41 - 4.20
Agree
Moderately Relevant
2.61 - 3.40
Neutral
Relevant
1.81 - 2.60
Disagree
Slightly Relevant
1.00 - 1.80
Strongly Disagree
Irrelevant
For academic performance:
Scale
Verbal Interpretation
1.00 - 1.80
Excellent
1.81 - 2.60
Very Satisfactory
2.61 - 3.40
Satisfactory
3.41 - 4.20
Needs Improvement
4.21 - 5.00
Poor
Data Gathering Procedure
The data gathered was used to interpret the results and attain the objectives. To determined the factors
affecting students’ choice in taking BIT program in terms of physical abilities, economic, emotional,
environmental and psychological factors as well as academic performance.
Statistical tools and Analysis
The responses of the participants through researchers’ made Survey Questionnaire were tallied, tabulated, and
analyzed. The data gathered were computed.
The mean scores were utilized to determine the factors affects the students’ choice and academic performance
in taking Bachelor of Industrial Technology program in terms of physical factors, emotional factors,
environmental factors, economic factors and psychological factors.
To find out if there is a significant relationship among the factors affecting student choice and academic,
Sperman rho was utilized set at 0.05 alpha level.
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Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data Factors Affecting Students’ Choice in taking BIT
Program in terms of Physical Abilities
Table 2 shows the results of the responses of the participants on the factors affecting students’ choice in taking
the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program in terms of physical factors. It could be gleaned from the data
illustrated in Table 2, the students perceived that the indicators in the physical factors affecting their choice in
taking the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program as agreed as it obtained the average mean of 4.05 with
the verbal interpretation of “Moderately Relevant”. The strongest physical factor that affected the student
choice in taking the BIT program was the belief that the competency they have will be enhanced and would
create more opportunities for their future and long-term goals has a mean of 4.25, while the weakest physical
factor was the beliefs that their current skills and knowledge in the field of Industrial technology affects their
choice in taking the program with the mean of 3.91.
This means that all the statements on the physical factors that affect the students’ choice to take the bachelor of
industrial technology program perceived by the respondents as affecting their choice as to moderately relevant
This implies that the competency, the hands-on training, and the physical ability of the students affect their
choice in taking a program or career.
This agrees with the study of Josephine Nyamwange (2016). The study found that 274 (92.5%) of all
respondents indicated that individuals attach a lot of importance to their careers. This demonstrates the
importance of careers to individuals in leading rewarding lives. Careers are important in a number of ways
which include:- authenticating oneself in terms of interests, temperament, personality, values, skills, talents,
hopes, and dreams; influencing the types of activities, situations, and people with which one is one is interested
in, and is most comfortable, happy and fulfilled; influencing the type of subjects one learns, their most
effective and learning styles with which one is comfortable; influencing the type of extracurricular activities,
hobbies, sports, pastimes one may be engaged in; influencing the types of work, paid or unpaid, one might do
which align with one’s talents, preferences and aspirations and which, are congruent with one’s values, sense
of meaning, and purpose; influencing the type of knowledge to develop in order to meet personal goals and
objectives, and to adjust them with changing circumstances and emerging opportunities; and, influencing how
an individual balances work and other life activities to become independent but yet resilient citizens who
contribute to the prosperity of one’s family and community.
Table 2 Factors Affecting Students' Choice To Take The Bachelor Of Industrial Technology Program In Terms
Of Physical Ability Factors
Indicator
Mean
Description
Verbal Interpretation
I believe that my competency will enhance more in the
Bachelor of Industrial Technology program and will create
opportunities for my future and long-term career goals.
4.25
Strongly
Agree
Very Relevant
The potential of my current skills and abilities inspires me to
choose the Bachelor of Industrial Technology.
4.07
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I believe that my hands-on training and practical learning
experiences helped my decision to choose the Bachelor of
Industrial Technology program.
4.05
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I believe that my physical ability influenced my decision to
pursue the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program.
3.99
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I believe that my current skills and knowledge in the field of
Bachelor of Industrial Technology affect my decision to
choose this program.
3.91
Agree
Moderately Relevant
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Average
4.05
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Factors Affecting Students’ Choice in taking BIT Program in terms of Emotional Factors
The results shows the participants’ responses on the factors affecting students’ choice to take the Bachelor of
Industrial Technology program in terms of emotional factors. It revealed that it has an average mean of 3.90
and interpreted as moderately relevant. Furthermore, among the indicators on the emotional factors the
strongest factor has obtained a mean of 4.03 with the verbal interpretation of “Moderately relevant” while the
weakest factor has a mean of 3.91.
This means that the respondents claim that they perceived the indicators under the emotional area as affecting
their choice of taking the bachelor of industrial technology program to a moderately relevant.
This implies that the respondents the skills that they will improved and learned under the bachelor of
technology program will help them boost their confidence and give them pride to find a job.
Based on the study of Ajara, M. and Luhar, A (2021) revealed that family roles and peer is a minimal influence
when it comes to making inform on students’ career choices. It also reveals that the youth is impressionable
and gets swayed by degree college consultants and career goal setting when it comes to choosing a career. It
also highlights the role of the teachers who motivate and inspire their students.
Table 3 Factors Affecting Students' Choice To Take Bachelor Of Industrial Technology Program In Terms Of
Emotional Factors
Indicator
Mean
Description
Verbal Interpretation
The idea of working in any related field of Industrial
Technology makes me feel confident about my future career.
4.03
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I feel excited to take the Bachelor of Industrial Technology
Program.
3.96
Agree
Moderately Relevant
My passion, interest, and goals are aligned to the field of
Bachelor of Industrial Technology.
3.94
Agree
Moderately Relevant
The motivation, encouragement, and support from my family
and friends affect my decision to pursue a Bachelor of Industrial
Technology program.
3.89
Agree
Moderately Relevant
The stories and experiences of the alumni and students inspire
me to choose the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program.
3.77
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Average
3.90
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Factors Affecting Students’ Choice in taking BIT Program in terms of Environmental factors
Table 4 revealed the responses of the respondents on the factors affecting their choice to take a bachelor of
industrial technology program in terms of environmental factors. It revealed that the indicators on identified as
the environmental factors affecting students choice has an average M=3.79 with the verbal interpretation of
“moderately relevant”. The respondents claim that they perceive that the indicators affecting their choice to
take the program.
This means that it is very evident that the location of any school offering the BIT program plays a vital role in
the decision-making of the students to enrolled on the said program. This implies that the accessibility of
transfortation and other establishment really affects the choice of the respondents.
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This conforms to the study of Olivia P. Almario (2021), Environmental factors also had a moderate impact on
career choice, with a mean score of 3.36 (neutral).
According to Asma Shahid Kazi and Abeeda Akhlaq (2017) the school environment is also a factor that
attracts students towards a career. The study shows that students from these institutions were not influenced by
the parents’ profession, or pressurized by them. It also reveals that girls are more inclined towards their peers,
and their choices are dependent on them.
The study of Ozcan (2021) says that the physical condition of the school affects the career choice and
academic success of the student by influencing and motivate them to learn. The school environment affects the
students' choice and academic success in terms of motivation, social impacts and socioeconomic impacts
Table 4 Factors Affecting Students' Choice In Taking Bachelor Of Industrial Technology Program In Terms
Of Environmental Factors
Indicator
Mean
Description
Verbal Interpretation
The location of the school played a vital role in my decision to
choose Bachelor of Industrial Technology Program.
3.91
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I believe that the status of the University facility with
laboratories tools and equipment affects my decision to choose
a Bachelor of Industrial Technology.
3.85
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Provisions of other support facilities such as a clinic, canteen,
assembly, and Athletic facilities are conducive and give
ambiance to take the Bachelor of Industrial Technology
program.
3.81
Agree
Moderately Relevant
The access to industrial zones and other relevant industries
affects my decision.
3.71
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Transportation and traffic situation plays a practical reason to
choose the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program.
3.69
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Average
3.79
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Factors Affecting Students’ Choice in taking BIT Program in terms of Economic Factors
The results from the data gathered students perceived the economic factors as affecting their choice in taking
BIT program to a moderately extent as manifested in a general average mean of 3.87 describe as agree which
was interpreted as Moderately Relevant. Furthermore the strongest economic factors which affected the
students choice in taking BIT program was the high job prospects and and opportunities in career
advancements (M=4.13) while the weakest economic factor was the financial sfect of their family (M=3.68).
This means that the students claims that they perceive the indicator affecting their choice to take the program
to moderately relevant.
This implies that the relevance of the skills and knowledge provided by program is a big help to the students to
secure a job and provide opportunities.
This conforms to the study of Olivia P. Almario (2021) that the strongest economic factor that affects the
student career choice was the future earning.
The study of Josephine Nyamwange (2016) reveled that there are many reasons why individuals get interested
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in advancement of their careers. It also revealed that the main reason that influence the students career choice
ws to improved their earnings. Students choice in taking a program is the ooportunities, gaining experience and
most of all the career is marketable which good be of help for their better future.
The study of Alba, Bertol, De Mesa, Martin, Mestosamente and Zayuirre (2010) revealed that the factors that
affect the students’ decision in choosing their college courses is the financial stability is the main hindrance in
choosing the course they like.
The study of Leal, D. and Zavala G. (2022) state that the labor and career-specific dimensions were the most
influential factors that influence students’ career choice.
Table 5 Factors Affecting Students' Choice In Taking Bachelor Of Industrial Technology Program In Terms
Of Economic Factors
Indicator
Mean
Description
Verbal Interpretation
I believe that the graduates of the Bachelor of Industrial
Technology program have high job prospects and opportunities
for career advancements.
4.13
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I believe that the opportunity to obtain internships and part-
time jobs related to Industrial Technology affects my decision
to pursue this program.
3.92
Agree
Moderately Relevant
The potential return on investment in terms of job security and
future earnings affects my choice to take the Bachelor of
Industrial Technology program.
3.84
Agree
Moderately Relevant
The affordability, cost of living, and other related expenses
were factors that affected my decision to choose the Bachelor
of Industrial Technology program
3.80
Agree
Moderately Relevant
The financial aspect of my family affects my decision to
choose the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program.
3.68
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Average
3.87
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Factors Affecting Students’ Choice in taking BIT Program in terms of Psychological Factors
The results from the data gathered, the responses of the students on the psychological factors affecting their
choice in taking the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program. It has an average mean of 4.12, described as
agree with the verbal interpretation of “Moderately relevant”
This means that the respondents claims that they perceives the indicators as affecting their choice in taking the
BIT program to moderately relevant.
This implies that all indicators perceives by the respondents had affected their choice which the learning they
acquired would be a big help for their future career.
Based on the study of Nyamwange (2016)revealed that believe that those who do not prioritize their careers
lack knowledge and awareness and the lack of career importance to poor career choices or external pressure to
join a particular career. It also revealed that individuals who make career decisions without proper knowledge
and information will undervalue their career and those who being forced to choice a career and making a
wrong decision to choice a career can lead to a lack of career appreciation.
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A study by Chan and Liu (2018) examined the role of self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectations in
predicting students' intention to pursue a Bachelor of Industrial Technology program in Taiwan. The study
found that self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectations were significant predictors of students' intention to
pursue this program.
The study conducted by Chen and Chang (2019) examined the role of interests, self-efficacy beliefs, and
outcome expectations in predicting students' choice of major in a Bachelor of Industrial Technology program
in Taiwan. The study found that interests and self-efficacy beliefs were significant predictors of students'
choice of major, while outcome expectations were not
Table 6 Factors Affecting Students' Choice To Take Bachelor Of Industrial Technology Program In Terms Of
Psychological Factors
Indicator
Mean
Description
Verbal Interpretation
The knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Bachelor of
Industrial Technology align with my long-term goals and
aspirations
4.18
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I believe that pursuing a study in any field of Bachelor of
Industrial Technology will further enhance my analytical and
problem–solving skills and abilities.
4.16
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I believe that learning technological skills, advancements and
innovations excites me which affects my decision to choose the
Bachelor of Industrial Technology program.
4.13
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I believe that the hands-on and practical experiences can give
ease and comfort in choosing a Bachelor of Industrial
Technology.
4.09
Agree
Moderately Relevant
I have a strong interest in the field of specialization and allied
fields of the Bachelor of Industrial Technology program.
4.08
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Average
4.12
Agree
Moderately Relevant
Academic Performance
Table 7 revealed the result of the respondents on their academic performance. Their academic performance has
a general weighted average of 1.6, was interpreted as “Very Satisfactory”. This means that students enrolled in
the BIT program have perceived that the factors affect their choice in taking the BIT program have made them
excel in their chosen field or career. This implies that the students enrolled in the BIT program performing well
in their chosen area of specialization.
Based on the study of Ozcan (2021), the education level of families has an impact on students' academic
achievement through academic support, serving as a role model, demonstrating concern, and influencing
intellectual motivation. The physical conditions of schools affect students' academic success by influencing
learning, motivation, and creativity. School management impacts students' academic success via operational
aspects and attitude. The school environment influences students' academic success in terms of motivation,
social impacts, and socio-economic impacts. Teachers affect students' academic success through professional
competence, serving as a role model, communication, attitude, motivation, and guidance.
The study of Husaini, Y.A and Shukor, N.S.A (2023) revealed that low entry of grade, family support,
accommodation, student gender, previous assessment grade, student internal assessment grade, GPA, and
students’ e-learning activity are the most siginificant factors influencing students’ academic performance.
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Table 7 Academic Performance Of BIT Students
Indicator
GWA
Description
Verbal Interpretation
Academic Performance
1.6
Very Good
Very Satisfactory
Relationship Between Factors Affecting Students’ Choice and Academic Performance of BIT Students
Table 8 presents the relationship of the factors affecting students choice and academic performance in taking
Bachelor of Industrial Technology program.It is surprising to find no significant association between the
factors relating to choice and later academic success because the theoretical framework provided by SCCT
suggests that high self-efficacy, positive outcome expectations, and a high degree of intrinsic interest, all
represented by the choice factors, might positively predict students' persistence and academic success or
performance Indeed, this momentous finding may suggest that there is a decoupling between the early
motivations for program choice and the commitment and adaptation, as well as the sustained and appropriate
strategies needed to achieve a high level of academic performance. First, the academic success or performance
measure was the General Weighted Average (GWA) of first-year students. As the measure was short-term, it
may not fully capture the long-term ranges of performance, or Second, the factors primarily related to choice
(e.g., high job prospects, fit with long-term goals) may be excellent in attracting motivated students, but it may
be many other proximal factors unreliably measured that are driving academic success (e.g., specific study
skills, time management, intensity of first year BIT courses, some attribute of an instructors' teaching style).
In sum, using GWA as a short-term measure may not fully reflect either long term performance, or learners'
full experience with the choice factors.
Factors directly connected to choice (for example, good career path, alignment with long-term aspirations)
may effectively attract students who are interested in performing well, but student success would likely be
more predicted by other, proximal factors which were not directly measured (e.g., study habits, time
management, the extent of difficulty of courses during the first year of the BIT program, specific teaching
styles). The hands-on nature of the BIT program may suggest that success is very much related to hands-on
and psychomotor skills, which likely were not captured in the GWA calculation, or considered when making
an initial choice. Although the factors had a moderate correlation to choice, it may be simply that the
correlation was too low to generate a statistically significant impact on GWA.
Table 8 Relationship Between Factors Affecting The Students’ Choice And Academic Performance Of BIT
Students
Variable
n
rs
p-Value
Remarks
Physical Factors and Academic Performance
214
0.071
0.300
Not Significant
Emotional Factors and Academic Performance
214
-0.071
0.809
Not Significant
Environmental Factors and Academic Performance
214
0.037
0.586
Not Significant
Economic Factors and Academic Performance
214
0.027
0.694
Not Significant
Psychological Factors and Academic Performance
214
0.056
0.412
Not Significant
*Correlation is significant at the 0.05 level
CONCLUSIONS
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:
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The students enrolled in the Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT) program feel that their competency will
be enhanced more in the BIT program and that it will provide more opportunities for their future and long-term
career aspirations.
The students in the Bachelor of Industrial Technology Program feel very confident about their future, and in
working in any industry field related to their studies.
The location of the school and school setting is a significant part of the students decision to enroll in the
program.
The students enrolled in the BIT program particularly believe that the job prospects and opportunities available
in the program are good, which motivates them to enroll in the program.
The students enrolled in the BIT program believe that the knowledge and skills they are learning in the BIT
program are consistent for their long-term goals and aspirations.
The students enrolled in the Bachelor of Industrial Technology Program has an average performance (Very
Satisfactory, GWA 1.6), and they performed successfully in their own field of specialization.
As to the relationship between the factors that affected the students choice and academic performance, there is
no significant difference.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the conclusions of the study, the following recommendations were given:
Students may choose to enroll in Bachelor of Industrial Technology program because it provides learning
competencies that may help them for their future and long-term goals.
Students may choose to enroll in BIT program because it provides knowledge and skills that will make them
feel confident about their future and working in any related field of industrial technology.
Students may choose to enroll in BIT program, it provides a learning environment that are conducive for
learning and the location of the school is very accessible.
Students may choose to enroll in BIT program, it trains and equips students with the knowledge and skills that
will provide career opportunities and advancement that can help them be successful in their chosen field.
Students may choose to enroll in BIT program because it equip students with valuable knowledge and skills
that are align to their long-term goals and aspirations.
The administration and faculty may explore ways to enhance the school environment that are specific to the
students preferences. They may conduct surveys or focus-group discussion to understand students’ long-term
goals and tailor the curriculum accordingly.
The future researchers may further conduct studies to provide further understandings on the different factors
that affects students’ choice in choosing a career.
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