Influence of Part-Time Work on Academic Performance among College of Business and Accountancy Students at Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela Campus

Abstract

This study examined the influence of part-time employment factors—specifically time management, work schedule, and weekly working hours—on the academic performance of College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) students at Our Lady of Fatima University – Valenzuela Campus. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive research design and purposive sampling, data were collected from 34 working students via a structured Likert-scale survey. The demographic profile revealed a female-dominated sample (64.7%) primarily composed of seniors and juniors working 11–20 hours per week in the service or retail industry. Results indicated that respondents possessed highly developed time management (M = 4.15) and work schedule management skills (M = 4.16). However, inferential analysis using Spearman’s rho and Kruskal-Wallis tests showed no statistically significant relationship between the investigated work factors and students' Grade Weighted Average (GWA). Anchored in the Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory, the findings suggest that students successfully utilize adaptive strategies and flexible arrangements to protect their academic resources and maintain stable performance despite employment demands. While employment did not inherently compromise grades, the study concludes that students may maintain performance through intensified effort, highlighting the need for institutional monitoring and targeted academic support programs to prevent long-term burnout.