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Profile of Youth Gang Members, Causes and Effects of their Activities in Tagbilaran City
Get PDFThe problems of youth in modern society are both international and local concerns. One of the most alarming issues the world is facing today is the existence of youth gangs, and the actions of the gang members once fully indoctrinated. This study delved into the youth gang culture in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It focused on children in school and out-of-school who were particularly vulnerable to the influence of the gangs. The researchers surveyed 81 respondents who were members of any gang in the city between the ages of 10 to 18 years old. It sought to explore the gang member’s reasons why he or she opted to join such a gang, the activities of the gang, and its effects. This study was essential because it determined the damage caused by the members to victims and its adverse effects on the community. This study utilized the quantitative approach through the distribution of questionnaires to the respondents
The Perinatal Beliefs, Practices, and Outcomes Among Badjaos in Dauis, Bohol, Philippines
Get PDFCulture plays a very significant role in the way a woman perceives and prepares for her birthing experience. This study aimed to determine the specific cultural perinatal practices and pregnancy outcomes among 30 Badjao women in Totolan, Dauis, and Bohol. The respondents were Badjao mothers who had been pregnant and had given birth regardless of age and regardless of pregnancy. A purposive qualitative study was utilized, and data were gathered through group and key informant interviews. The study revealed that practices of the majority in the prenatal period still adhere to traditional beliefs. It also revealed that the majority in the intraportal and postpartum periods also practice traditional beliefs. Many of these beliefs were not beneficial to the health of the mother and the fetus and a growing infant. However, the study also revealed that there were acceptable ways being widely practiced by the Badjao mothers as well. The study further showed that despite the existing traditional practices, records had shown that there were very few instances of negative pregnancy outcomes. Still, the negative pregnancy outcomes are a cause for concern. It is prudent to say that women who are steeped in traditional cultural beliefs need supportive health educational services to increase their level of knowledge and enhance the recommended health practices
Students’ Mathematics Self-Efficacy and Anxiety as Correlates to Academic Performance
Get PDFMathematical aptitude reflected in academic performance is known to be based upon the attitudes of students in approaching the subject. This study aimed to determine how mathematics self-efficacy and anxiety affect academic performance. The researchers used the descriptive-normative survey and documentary analysis of existing records with the stakeholders, the Grade 7 students. Data were analyzed using the Pearson Product-Moment Coefficient of Correlation, t-test, and Chi-Square. Results showed that students had an average level of mathematics self-efficacy regarding understanding and applying the concepts of the subject. However, they also had high anxiety when working with Mathematics tasks or less confidence in achieving high marks or grades. The study concluded that the higher the students’ level of Mathematics self-efficacy, the lower their level of Mathematics anxiety. Conversely, the higher the students’ level of self-efficacy and the lower their mathematical anxiety, the higher their academic performance. It implied that education programs addressing the enhancement of Mathematics self-efficacy and reducing Mathematics anxiety among students would not only reshape their perception of the subject’s difficulty but also improve their academic performance as they move up to the secondary level
Asian Psychological Service and Assessment (APSA) in Relation to the Academic Performance of Kindergarten 2 Pupils of UB-VDTALC
Get PDFThe Asian Psychological Services and Assessment, Inc. (APSA) was formed in 1987 in response to the assessment and testing needs of the Philippine industry in assessing the abilities and personalities of Asian workers. Academic performance is measured and premised on several components per learning area, namely written work (40%), performance tasks (30%), and periodic examinations (30%). The main purpose of the study was to determine the APSA results in Mathematics and English in relation to the academic performance of Kindergarten 2 pupils of the University of Bohol - Victoriano D. Tirol Advanced Learning Center (UB-VDTALC) for School Years 2013-2014, 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. The study utilized a purposive complete enumeration design using documentary analysis of existing records of the pupils’ academic performance as reflected in Form 137 and APSA results in the learning areas of Mathematics and English for the said timeframe. The resultant data were analyzed using frequency and percentages, and statistical treatments such as Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Analysis of Variance. A high positive correlation was seen between academic performance and APSA results in English for three consecutive school years. Math performance in both APSA and academics were significantly correlated. The performance of pupils in the learning competencies does not significantly vary because the ratings in the three school years were almost the same in both English and Mathematics
Effects of Involvement in Religious Organization on Youth Development
Get PDFThe collaborative efforts of the church, the school, and the family are a potent force in designing new programs and activities that are appealing, and able to sustain interest and youth involvement. This study aimed to describe the personal “growth experiences” gained by youth participants in the Youth Encounter (YE) program of the Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM). The study centered on the apostolate of the Diocesan Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Talibon, Bohol, Philippines. One hundred fifty Roman Catholic youth respondents, aged 15 to 16 years of age were randomly selected from the 43 parishes in the Diocese of Talibon. Percentages and weighted mean were used to analyze and interpret the data. The findings illustrated how the program influenced the emotional, social, and spiritual growth of the youth participants. The Fully Evident rating on Affirmation, Discovering one’s true identity and Self-worth signifies personal growth and change in the youth’s character, attitudes, and beliefs. The findings showed positive outcomes in the youth’s personal “growth experiences,” and participation in the program ensures learning opportunities and ownership of personal development. A program with supportive adults enables the youth to learn appropriate competencies and skills that will eventually lead to positive development
Study Habits Profile of First Year College Students of the University of Bohol
Get PDFStudy habits are the repeated learned practices that are observed routinely to accomplish related school responsibilities to earn high grades. As part of the Guidance program of the University of Bohol, the Guidance Center looked into the profile of the study habit practices of first-year students. The respondents were 314 first-year students enrolled in Guidance during the first semester of the academic year 2016–2017. These students were from the different colleges of the University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. Data mining was employed in retrieving the data stored on the automated system used by the university. The study habits instrument was modified from the work of Preston and Botel, and the work of Wrenn. The findings in all the aspects used to measure the study habits of the students, such as time allotted for study hours and in prioritizing school work; note-taking; reading habits; place, materials, and physical setting; test preparation; and examination habits showed fair ratings. The findings implied that the student respondents need to acquire a higher level of study habits to maximize study effort and meet the standards in place for a college education
Knowledge, Awareness, and Perception on Child Sex Tourism among the Stakeholders in Bohol, Philippines
Get PDFChild sex tourism (or CST) refers to child sexual abuse wherein perpetrators are identified as tourists in the place where the child comes from. The study sought to determine the level of knowledge, awareness, and perception among the stakeholders in the province of Bohol on child sex tourism. Utilizing a quantitative method approach with the aid of a survey questionnaire, the study involved 316 stakeholders from the Local Government Unit (LGU), Philippine National Police (PNP), and resort owners and employees. The study revealed that the stakeholders were extremely knowledgeable, moderately aware, and moderately agree on CST in their respective communities. Using the analysis of Paired Sample T-Test, revealed that there was a significant correlation among the variables on the level of knowledge, awareness, and perception of CST as perceived by the stakeholders. The findings of this study encourage reinforcement of evidence-based advocacy and continued lobbying to improve and implement child protection policies in the province
Multisensory Teaching-Learning Approach in Reading for Pupils at Risk of Dropping Out (PARDO)
Get PDFThe multisensory approach refers to any learning activity that combines two or more sensory strategies to take in or express information, and these have been particularly valuable in literacy and language learning. This study utilized a multisensory approach to reading to motivate visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic (VAK) learners and assess the five-month reading intervention program for the pupils who are at risk of dropping out. It used documentary analysis, oral diagnostic tests for the Grade I Pupils At Risk of Dropping-Out (PARDO). Such was conducted on a one-on-one basis to assess the reading skills of the pupils, and the results were subjected to a t-test. The normative-descriptive method was employing a self-made questionnaire to gather information regarding the facilitators’ profile and their perceptions regarding the program. There was a significant leap in the performance of the subjects between the pretest and posttest. A significant improvement was observed in the performance of the pupils in the posttest. The program is very helpful to young learners; it encourages them in continuing their studies, especially those who are considered slow learners
Quality of Life Among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Dependent Students, University of Bohol
Get PDFThe quality of life is a general sense of how the respondents perceive or assess their sense of well-being. This particular study aims to look into how the OFW student-dependents assess their quality of life as reflected in their behavior or level of functioning across four domains—personal, psychosocial, cognitive, and spiritual. The study made use of the descriptive-purposive survey method with the use of a self-constructed questionnaire on the assessment of the quality of life, and documentary analysis of the existing records as to the academic performance of OFW-dependent students of the University of Bohol. In the analysis and interpretation of data, frequencies, percentages, weighted mean, Pearson Product Moment, and Chi-Square were used. Results showed the largest percentage of the respondents had academic performance ratings equivalent to Very Good. The overall composite mean in the personal, psychosocial and cognitive areas was 3.23, which inferred that the condition is visible but not so obvious to the respondents, and they did not strongly feel their impact on their lives. Results showed further that there is no significant degree of correlation between academic performance and the quality of life of OFW dependents. Furthermore, weekly allowances have no significant impact on respondents’ academic performance
Masculinity Ideology and Gender Role Conflict
Get PDFMasculinity ideology refers to beliefs, constructs, and conceptualizations of the norms and roles of men. This research aimed to find out the level of endorsement of Filipino men to the prevailing masculinity ideology and their level of gender role conflict. Furthermore, this study desired to increase men’s awareness of their roles and work hand in hand with women. A cross-sectional survey research design was utilized for this study. A minimum of 900 questionnaires were purposely distributed to volunteers who were single, working, at least 18 years of age, have finished college, or if not, have at least some college experience to satisfy the requirement for a regression analysis method. Data were subjected to the Pearson R correlation method utilizing SPSS. Results showed the seemingly standing belief that men should be good providers of the family. Individual characteristics defined their roles as being objective, independent, and competitive rather than being physically strong or brave, or attractive to the opposite sex. Among the masculinity ideologies, it is Macho-Guapito (virile -handsome) that is related to all the areas of gender role conflict. Gender role conflict was only slightly experienced by men, with the highest score in the area of success, power, and competition