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Item Restricted Measuring the determinants of political participation among university students(2015) Guno, Ivan Kim E.; Manuel, Kamille Francesca L.; Daway-Ducanes, Sarah Lynne S.This study identifies and measures the determinants of political participation of university students. These determinants can be classified into two categories: psycho social and socio-demographic. These variables have already been previously identified as indicators for political participation. Several studies with the same interest have been conducted with varying results and focuses, but none have yet been done here in the Philippines. The purpose of this study is to determine how and why university students participate in the political sphere. Political participation includes voting (the most basic of political activity) and other forms of expressions like joining protest rallies. A survey adapted to the Philippine context was conducted from 16 different colleges of the University of the Philippines. From the results, different variables can explain participation at the different levels. Political socialization, political efficacy, and age are often identified as significant factors of political activity. This can be explained by the importance of community involvement in making public choices, especially in talking about politics, the value of self and political efficacy. The findings in this study can help increase political participation among students, especially voting and group-involved activities, towards a more effective collective action.Item Restricted Impact of extracurricular leadership positions on the academic performances of UP School of Economics students(2014-12-17) Cabrera, Godfrey Anton J.; Lamarca, Rino Alvaro L.; Ducanes, Geoffrey M.This study examines whether extracurricular activities exert a toll on students' academic achievements. The sample used were students from the 5 past batches of the University of the Philippines School of Economics. Surveys and waivers were sent out to past and present officials of the student council and organization executive committee members. Their grades were also collected. The students were grouped into five categories: students who have held or currently hold official positions in the student council or one of the organizations; students who ran for office but did not win; students who were already elected when taking up their introductory classes; students who were elected after taking up the said classes; and students who have not held and have not run for office. Two methods were used. The first method uses linear regression analysis to compare the students' grades in higher economics courses by group while controlling for their grades in lower economics courses. The second method uses the student's grades in their earlier introductory courses to predict their grades in higher courses. Then the the predicted grades were compared to the actual grades and the number of those who exceeded and those who fell short of their predicted grades were tallied by group. The simple regression did not come up with significant results. The second method, which used assigned predicted grades showed that more of those elected students did not reach their potential grades.Item Restricted Effects of socio-economic background on the academic performance of UP students(1991-03) Ison, Ma. Carla Chita B.; Pauig, Delilah Monica P.; Tan, EditaItem Restricted Factors influencing U.P. students consumption of imported goods(1981-03) Salas, Maria Lourdes C.; Quijano, Ma. Gwendolyn R.Item Restricted Factors affecting academic performance of students(1982-03-21) Capco, Celia De LeonItem Restricted An inquiry on probationary students of the school of economics 1981-1982(1982-04) Pua, Teresita Maria P.Item Restricted Factors affecting the academic performance of the democratization students(1982-04) Vigil, Samson P.Item Restricted A study on the welfare effects of the proposed abolitation of the kiosks on the students(1983-03-18) Alberto, Marivic P.; Ferrer, Gudelia S.Item Restricted Effects of public spending on tertiary education on the level of college enrollees(2010-04-07) Dizon, Evangeline; Joson, JoyceUpon completion of secondary education, a student is faced with a tough decision: Should he pursue higher education or not? This study aims to find out if increasing the government spending would increase the motivation to pursue higher education. The results showed a positive but insignificant result. This implies that though increasing public spending on tertiary education might promote it, the study cannot fully justify it. On the other hand, some of the other variables have high significant effects on the enrollment rate. This may imply that instead of focusing on education expenditure, using these other variables in promoting enrollment might give better results. Although the study focuses on data across countries, the results may still be applied in the Philippine context.