Impediments of the Working Students: A Phenomenological Study
Keywords:
Impediments, Working Students, Phenomenology, Time ManagementAbstract
Time management played a vital role in improving student’s academic performance and achievements. Each and every student should have time management ability which includes setting goals & priorities, using time management mechanisms, and being organized in using time. This study explored the challenges of working students in a local City College. It is used a qualitative approach applying Husserlian Descriptive Phenomenology in data gathering utilizing Individual Interviews. The instruments used were checked, reviewed, and validated by the three (3) experts to ensure the validity and quality of the questions formulated. The research involved six working students who worked off-campus for 4-6 hours a day over 1-2 years. They were purposively chosen and interviewed to know the challenges they encountered. After the thematic analysis and coding, the themes that were created were checked by the counter checker. The findings revealed that while working and studying posed challenges, it was financially beneficial. Students worked due to financial constraints, unstable parental employment, and a desire for independence, holding jobs like service crews, house helpers, and call center agents. Challenges included time management and sleep deprivation, but students saw this experience as motivating and skill-enhancing. The study recommended improved time management for working students and greater school flexibility, leading to the creation of a time management booklet for working students in terms of time management. These challenges include recognizing emotional and physical limitations, experiencing a lack of in-person connection and mobilization, and struggling to balance work and study commitments. Financial constraints can pose a significant challenge for these students. Additionally, having a strong support system from family, friends, and significant others, as well as maintaining high hopes and determination, are important coping mechanisms for working students.
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