Solid Waste Management Practices among Junior High School Learners of Public Secondary Schools in Jolo

Abdulsalam Ladjahasan; Fatima Alliah Janani

doi:10.62596/r52qnj90

Authors

Abdulsalam S. Ladjahasan School of Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu, 4700, Philippines Author
Fatima Alliah H. Janani School of Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu, 4700, Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62596/r52qnj90

Keywords:

Solid, Waste, Manegement, Practices, Learners

Abstract

This research was designed to determine the level regarding the waste management behaviors among junior students enrolled in public secondary schools educational institutions within Jolo, Sulu. It focused on four important areas of waste management: waste sorting, minimizing waste disposal, reuse, and recycling practices, and proper disposal of waste While many studies have discussed environmental awareness and waste management in schools, there is still limited information about how students in Jolo, Sulu actually practice these behaviors in their daily lives. Because of this, the study sought to better understand students’ waste management practices and identify factors that may influence them. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design and involved 100 junior high school learners from selected public secondary schools. Data were gathered using an adapted and validated research questionnaire. To analyze the responses, the researcher applied statistical methods including frequency and statistical tools such as percentage frequency distribution, weighted average (mean), t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) (Analysis of Variance), and the Pearson correlation analysis. This finding showed that most of the respondents were female and were primarily Grade 10 students. The study also revealed that many of their parents were high school graduates and belonged to low-income families, particularly those earning ₱1,500 and below per month. In terms related to students’ practices in managing solid waste demonstrated a strong degree of participation in the proper separation, minimization, reuse, and recycling of waste, and correct Waste Disposal. The research results further revealed that no significant differences were found in students’ waste management practices when categorized based on gender, parents’ level of education and monthly family income. However, differences were observed according to grade level, especially in terms of waste segregation practices and Waste Management minimization, reuse and recycling practices. In addition, the research found strong positive relationships among the four dimensions of waste management, indicating that these practices are closely connected and influence one another. The study is expected to provide useful information for school administrators, teachers, and local government officials in improving and strengthening school-based environmental programs and solid waste management activities. It may also promote students to become more accountable for properly managing waste. Furthermore, the findings can serve as a foundation for future studies in this field who wish to develop intervention programs and other environmental initiatives that promote sustainability and environmental awareness among learners.

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