New Era University

College of Arts and Sciences

Psychology Program
No. 09 Central Ave., New Era, Quezon City

AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR ON ALCOHOL-INDUCED WHITE MICE

(MUS MUSCULS)

An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to CAS Faculty

New Era University

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

By

Cruz, Princess Joan C.

Dy, Michelle Vennete C.
Gagarin, Inah
Gomez, Liera Mae P.
Beltran, Almira A.

October 2018
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to all

people who had been a great part of the completion and success of the study.

To Prof. Lita S. Sagun, their thesis adviser, who never failed to remind

and help the researchers in their study. For her encouragement, moral support

guidance, and selfless sharing of her innovative ideas and expertise to the

researchers to the accomplish of this work;

To Dr. Orlando M. Cabigting Jr., the College of Arts and Sciences Dean

and Panelist, for granting the approval and support to the conduct of this study;

To Dr. Ma. Victoria l. Fajardo, the Psychology Program Coordinator

together with the psychology professors, who were always there in times of

hardships and struggles;

To the other panelist members, Prof. Felida Tucker-Rustia, and Dr.

Lucia ramos, who gave their comments and suggestions for the improvement of

the study;

To all the participants, for giving their valuable time and their patience in

answering ther questionnaires;

To their parents, who gave their love, care, patience, understanding, and

financial support.
 To their block mates (Psychology students) and especially to the NEU

Psychology Society family who gave them love, friendship, undying support,

the laughter, and the best memories with them;

To their friends who always made them laugh amidst stress and

deadlines/

To Prof. Thelma Santos and Dr. Vivian I. Buhain who assisted and

inspire them to continue their research.

And above all, the authors would like to thank the Lord Almighty God for

answering their prayers, providing them with blessings and strength to fulfill their

duties and responsibilities to finish the research study.

The researchers
 ABSTRACT

This research paper entitled “Internet Addiction and Aggressive

Behavior of Grade 10 Students” investigated the relationship between the

internet addiction and aggression among Grade 10 students. A correlational

research design was used to show the relationship between the internet

addiction and aggression. A total of 150 Grade 10 students from Doña Rosario

High School constituted the sample group which was determined by simple

random sampling of probability; the researcher used a standardized survey

questionnaire, the Internet Addiction Scale (IAS) and Buss-Perry Aggression

Questionnaire (BPAQ) to collect the data. The severity of internet overuse was

evaluated using Young's internet addiction test. Aggression was measured using

the aggression questionnaire, and modified hostility inventory by Buss and Perry.

Based on the statistical test used by, internet addiction was associated with

aggression and did have a strong relationship between the two variables.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………………………….........i

APPROVAL SHEETS ………………………………………………………………….ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.......................................................................................iii
ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………………………..v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………………………vi
LIST OF FIGURES ……………………………………………………………………viii
LIST OF TABLES ……………………………………………………………………viiii
CHAPTER
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Background of Study ………………………………………………………… 1
Statement of the Problem …………………………………………………… 3
Hypothesis ……………………………………………………………………. 4
Scope and Limitation ………………………………………………………… 4
The significance of Study …………………………………………………… 4
Definition of Terms …………………………………………………………… 5
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Internet Addiction ……………………………………………………………. 7
Aggression …………………………………………………………………… 11
Internet Addiction and Aggression ……………………………………… 28
Theoretical Framework ……………………………………………………. 30
Conceptual Framework …………………………………………………… 30
3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES
Research Design…………………………………………………….………. 32
Sampling Design ………………………………………………..………… 32
Respondents ………………………………………………………………… 33
Instruments Used …………………………………………………………… 33
Distribution and Retrieval of the Instruments…………………………….. 34
 Statistical Treatment of Data ………………………………….................. 35

4 PRESENTATIONS, INTERPRETATION, AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings …………………………………………………………57
Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………..60
Recommendation ……………………………………………………………..60
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX A: GANTT CHART
APPENDIX B: PERMIT TO FLOAT
APPENDIX C: LETTER TO RESPONDENTS
APPENDIX D: QUESTIONNAIRE
APPENDIX E: INTERVENTION PROGRAM
APPENDIX F: CURRICULUM VITAE
APPENDIX G: DOCUMENTATION