Working and stydying at University at the same time abstract

Participants

fter a thorough selection of participants and the appropriate participants were acknowledged, the researchers approached and invited them to participate in the data collection of the study. The participants were provided an information sheet, for them to be aware that they have the right to refuse the researcher and to make sure that the participation was voluntary. After the participants agreed to participate, they were informed right away about the information provided by the researchers that it will be treated with confidentiality; they were not required to disclose their identifying details. Finally, they were given consent forms for their participation and for the audio tape recording that they signed to give their consent.
The chosen participants consisted of five (5) or four (4) Senior High School Students who are working while studying with the age of sixteen (16) to nineteen

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    years old. All participants have experienced working while studying and qualified to be the participant. The participant's provided information is given with full disclosure in which involves disclosing one's personal information or presented information.
    

Research Instrument

In this phenomenological study, the research questions made by the researchers were all accurate. The inquiry will undergo first with the evaluation and validation process, attested by the validator Mr. Joseph Dave Pregoner. After the approval, the questions will be pilot tested. The instruments that are used in this qualitative phenomenological study are interview questions and tape recorder for credibility purposes. The questions are composed and asked in English, and they can utilize the language they were comfortable with for them to be able to convey what they want to express without uncertainty.

Data Collection Method

The face-to-face individual interview is used to gather data. According to Ferreira et al. (1988), the most crucial data gathering method is interviewing. The interviews were semi-structured; hence, a series of questions and issues to be discussed are prepared before the discussion. A semi-structured interview is used in this qualitative study in which it gives the researchers an opportunity to clarify pertinent issues and questions that occurred during the interviewing process. This type of interview also allows the researcher to read the non-verbal communication and reactions which is necessary for the data analysis. The interviewing process was audio-taped and later transcribed. A non-judgmental attitude of the researcher towards the participants is a crucial aspect in rapport building between the researcher and the participants as it encourages some participants. The researcher is also cautious of the emotional aspect that could affect the efficacy and the authenticity of the data (Ferreira, et al., 1998: 147). According to Bogdan & Taylor (1975), creating an atmosphere where the participants can feel comfortable, which will make them talk freely and openly is the interviewer's responsibility. This process was attained by allowing the participants to take part in choosing an appropriate and conducive venue for the interviews.