Siena College of San Jose

An assessment of the effects of the existence of nearby mall/s to the

College students of Siena College of San Jose to their studies

A thesis presented to the faculty of the

College department of Siena College of San Jose, Bulacan

In partial fulfillment of requirements for

the degree of Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Submitted by :

Mikki Ann Lois DF. Andres

Meri Georgcinne Stancy Fayloga

October 2014

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Acknowledgment

We, the researchers, dedicate this study to all people who supported us. To God who gives us strength and knowledge in making this thesis possible.

Also to our research adviser Ms. Lilia Tecson for helping us and making us believe in our self that we can do and finish this study and share her knowledge, provide us her guidance and patience.

To our beloved parents who give us support, guidance and unconditional love in making believe in ourselves that we can reach our goals.

Lastly to our schoolmates, classmates and friends who helped us and support us, thank you very much.

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Abstract

The study is done to know if the students school habits was being affected by the existence of nearby malls in the school. We selected some students to use as a sample to know what is the most affected on their school if they are in malls during class hours and what are the advantages and disadvantages of nearby malls for them. We came up to this study because we, the researchers notice that students are always hanging out in nearby mall/s. so we want to know if the Siena College Students are affected and the advantages and disadvantages of the nearby mall/s existence.

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Chapter 1

Statement of the problem

The key objective of this study is to determine the effects of the existence of nearby mall/s to the studies of the students i.e grades, submission or projects, submission of assignments, recitation and attendance, the advantages and disadvantages of nearby mall/s to the students who are always in malls and lastly the year and level of mostly affected by existence of nearby mall/s.

Significance of the study

The Siena College of San Jose and other schools as well would benefit from this study. It will also serve as future reference for researchers. They can evaluate the students who are affected by the existence of nearby mall/s and by this study those who are proven affected can be helped by the professors so they could enhance their academic performance and attention to their study habits.

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Hypothesis

The researcher’s has formulated a hypothesis to serve as a guide in achieving the objectives of the study. This study is focused on the studies of College Students. If their studies are affected by the existence of a nearby mall, then what are the effects.

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Scope and limitation

This study focused on the students of Siena College of San Jose from the college department. Specifically 28 respondents; 2 respondents per year in Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Education Department ; and 1 respondent per year from Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. This study is conducted in the academic year 2014-2015.

To make this study comprehensive, the research used the descriptive type of research to identify the effects and advantages and disadvantages of nearby mall/s to the college students of Siena College of San Jose.

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Chapter 3

Methodology

Research Design

This study uses descriptive method. This is formation of gathering of data with the use of questionnaires as a material to prove the hypothesis or answer the questions concerning to the study.

Data gathering procedure

The researchers presented a questionnaire to the respondents to know the necessary information needed in the study, internet to gather related literature about the study. Respondents answered the questionnaires based on their personal experiences.

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Chapter 4

Results & discussions

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

1st year – 4th year

1. Do you go to nearby mall/s from your school?

| |f |% |
|Yes |7 | |
|No |1 | |

N=8

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

2. If yes, do you go there during class hours?

| |f |% |
|Yes |1 | |
|No |7 | |

N = 8

3. How often do you see siena students in the mall?

| |F |% |
|Always |1 | |
|Sometimes |5 | |
|Seldom |0 | |
|Never |2 | |

N = 8

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

4. If you go to nearby mall which of the following is affected?

Siena College of San Jose

City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Bachelor of Science in Education Department

1st year – 4th year

1. Do you go to nearby mall/s from your school?

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