Chapter IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presented, analysed and interpreted the following data: respondents’

profile, such as their age, civil status, tribe, religion and academic status and factors

affecting individual differences.

Table3.Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Age

Response Frequency Percentage

17 and below 8 10.81
18-20 45 60.81
21-23 19 25.68
24 and above 2 2.7
Total 74 100

As shown in Table 3, , forty-five (45) or 60.81% are belong to 18-20 age bracket ,

nineteen (19) or 25.68% are belong to 2-23, eight (8) or 10.81% are belong to 17 and

below age bracket, two (2) or 2.7 % are belong to 24 and above age bracket, which

implies that most of the respondents fall to 18-20 age bracket.

It shows that those ages are the one most affected of individual differences. It

means that in that age, students are more aware and conscious to their environment. They
tend to acknowledge the differences among their peers since they are in the stage of

maturity which is part of growing up. Others culture could easily affect their decisions

and beliefs since in that year’s students can be easily influenced by their environment.

Table4.Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Civil

Status

Response Frequency Percentage

Single 74 100
Married - -
Total 74 100

As shown in Table 4, seventy-four (74) or 100% are single which implies that all

the respondents are single in life. This finding uphold with the findings in Table 1 where

all respondents are within the age of 18-20 years old. The findings support the idea that

students are not ready to marry since they are in the stage of growing up through adapting

to their new environment in terms of culture, values & beliefs.

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Table 5.Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to Tribe

Response Frequency Percentage

N/A 9 12.16
Cebuano 22 29.72
Higaonon 1 1.35
Kalagan 1 1.35
Kamayo 6 8.11
Lumad 1 1.35
Mamanua 1 1.35
Mandaya 2 2.7
Manobo 7 9.56
Maranao 14 18.92
Subanen 3 4.05
Surigaonon 5 6.76
Waray 2 2.7
Total 74 100

As shown in Table 6, twenty-two or 29.72% are Cebuano, fourteen (14) or

18.92% are Maranao, nine (9) or 12.16% are belong to N/A, seven (7) or 9.56% are

Manobo, six (6) or 8.11% are Kamayo, five (5) or 6.76% are Surigaonon, three (3) or

4.05% are Subanen, , two (2) or 2.7 % are Mandaya, two (2) or 2.7% are Waray, one (1)

or 1.35% is Higaonon, one (1) or 1.35% is Kalagan, one (1) or 1.35% is Lumad, one (1)

or 1.35% is Mamanua, which implies that majority of the respondents are Cebuano. This

is because majority of the respondents are from the different provinces of Mindanao and

some part of Visayas.

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 It also implies that Cebuanos are the one most affected since the cultures that

surround them are minorities. It is their discretion to whether adapt or reject the latter’s

beliefs, value, and attitude since both differs from one another in many aspects of culture.

Table 6.Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to

Religion

Response Frequency Percentage

Baptist 1 1.35
Born Again Christian 11 14.86
IFI 1 1.35
INC 1 1.35
Islam 19 18.92
Protestant 12 16.22
Roman Catholic 25 33.87
Seventh Day Adventist 11 14.86
Total 74 100

As shown in Table 5, twenty-five (25) or 33.87% are Roman Catholic, nineteen

(19) or 18.92% are Islam, twelve (12) or 16.22 are Protestant, eleven (11) or 14.86% are

Born Again Christian, eleven (11) or 14.86% are Seventh-day Adventist, one (1) or

1.35% is Baptist , one (1) 1.35% is Iglesia Filipina Independente , and one (1) or 1.35% is

INC. The data reveals that most of the respondents are Roman Catholic, or only one

fourth is Islam, therefore, majority of them are Christians.

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 Religion plays a big role in our lives. It controls our daily decision and perception

in life. Christians are the one most affected since they are in an Islamic City which has a

different environment and belief from them. The result also implies that the university

equally distributed the rights of the students through accommodating Christians in the

dormitories not only the minorities. Herein, the objective of Cultural-integration among

the Christians and Muslims was achieved.

Table7. Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents According to

Academic Status

Response Frequency Percentage

Science Scholar - -
Academic Scholar 1 1.35
Tuition Privilege 36 48.64
Paying 35 47.3
Coco Foundation 2 2.7
Total 74 100

As shown in Table 7, thirty-six (36) or 48.64% are tuition privilege students,

thirty-five (35) or 47.3% are paying students, two (2) or 2.7% are Coco Foundation

Scholars, one (1) or 1.35 % belongs to Academic Scholar, and nobody belongs to Science

Scholar. The data reveals that most of the respondents are tuition privilege, and almost

half are paying students, therefore, majority of them are scholars.

This implies that respondents are intellectually stable and being intelligent it

easily helped them distinguish what is right and wrong. Their level of thinking made

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 them more inquisitive of their surroundings and probably helps them understand the

differences of other individuals.

II. Factors Affecting Individual Differences

Table8. Frequency Distribution, Percentage Distribution, Weighted Mean and

Verbal Interpretation of Respondents’ Responses as to Factors Affecting
Individual Differences in terms of Individualism

Frequency and Percentage Distribution

Individualism/ W
VI
Collectivism % M
f % f % f % f % Total

I am independent
& I prefer to be
alone than mingle 2 2.70 14 18.92 44 59.46 14 18.92 74 100 2.05 Some
with other people times
having different
culture from my
own.
I have sufficient
time for my
personal or home 18 24.32 24 32.43 30 40.54 2 2.70 74 100 2.78 Often
life and others’
beliefs do not
affect my choices
in life.
I have pleasant
people to work
with around me 13 17.57 35 47.30 24 32.43 2 2.70 74 100 2.80 Often
and I became
more attached to
their culture.
I care for the
people around me
and look after 21 28.38 33 44.59 20 27.03 - - 74 100 3.01 Often
their welfare over
myself.

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.66

VERBAL INTERPRETATION Often

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 Table 8 shows the perception of the respondents on the Individual differences of

PLH-selected residents in the individualism category.

On the first statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that

SOMETIMES (2.05) they are independent and prefer to be alone than mingle with other

people having different culture from their own.

On the second statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that

OFTEN (2.78) they have sufficient time for their personal or home life and others’ beliefs

do not affect their choices in life.

On the third statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(2.80) they have pleasant people to work with around them and became more attached to

their culture.

On the fourth statement, the data reveal that OFTEN (3.01) will they care for the

people around them and look after their welfare over their self.

The over-all weighted mean of 2.66 shows that Individualism OFTEN a factor

that affects individual differences among the residents of the said dormitory. This is

because not all of the residents are on the same cultural background, there are residents

who are individualistic and at the same time there are also collectivistic types of people

residing in Princess Lawanen Hall dormitory. This also implies that residents have

different approach in relation to their personal life.

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 Table9.Frequency Distribution, Percentage Distribution, Weighted Mean and
Verbal Interpretation of Respondents’ Responses as to Factors Affecting
Individual Differences in terms of Power Distance

Frequency and Percentage Distribution

Power Distance W
VI
% M
f % f % f % f % Total

I believe that
people are not
equal in this world 25 33.78 15 20.27 19 25.68 15 20.27 74 100 2.68 Often
and that
everybody has a
right place, which
is clearly marked
by countless
vertical
arrangements.
I consider others’
culture a superior
one and have a 15 20.27 16 21.62 19 25.68 24 32.43 74 100 2.30 Some
higher level of times
power in the
society.
I encourage
myself to have a
will of my own 12 16.22 26 35.14 30 40.54 6 8.11 74 100 2.59 Often
and give more
priority to my own
point of view than
others.
I consider others’
beliefs as similar
to my own and 39 52.70 18 24.32 15 20.27 2 2.70 74 100 3.27 Often
both have equal
place in the
society.

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.71

VERBAL INTERPRETATION Often

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 Table 9 shows the perception of the respondents on the Individual differences of

PLH-selected residents in the power distance category.

On the first statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(2.68) they believe that people are not equal in this world and everybody has a right

place, which is clearly marked by countless vertical arrangements.

On the second statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that

SOMETIMES (2.30) they believe that people are not equal in this world and everybody

has a right place.

On the third statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(2.59) they encourage their self to have a will of their own and give more priority to their

own point of view than others.

On the fourth statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(3.27) they consider others’ beliefs as similar to my own and both have equal place in the

society.

The over-all weighted mean of2.71 shows that Power Distance OFTEN a factor

that affects individual differences among the residents of the said dormitory.

This shows that students still consider others’ beliefs as similar to their own and both

have equal place in the society. Thus, it implies that power and wealth in the society often

affects the individual differences of the respondents. It also implies that regardless of

their differences in beliefs and attitude power must be distributed equally among them in

the society.

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 Table10. Frequency Distribution, Percentage Distribution, Weighted Mean and
Verbal Interpretation of Respondents’ Responses as to Factors Affecting
Individual Differences in terms of Uncertainty Avoidance

Frequency and Percentage Distribution

Uncertainty W VI
% M
Avoidance f % f % f % f % Total

I always value
clarity and usually
avoid ambiguity at 26 35.14 25 33.78 23 31.08 - - 74 100 3.04 Often
work for it is
undesirable.

I consider
everything that is
new or different 6 8.11 21 28.38 35 47.30 12 16.22 74 100 2.28 Some
around me as risky times
and dangerous.
I am less rule-
oriented type of
person and I take 9 12.16 27 36.49 34 45.95 4 5.41 74 100 2.55 Often
risks in every
challenge that
comes my way.
I am more tolerant
for a variety of
opinions around 14 18.92 16 21.62 36 48.65 8 10.82 74 100 2.49 Often
me & readily
accept changes in
my beliefs and
attitudes.

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 2.59

VERBAL INTERPRETATION Often

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 Table10 shows the perception of the respondents on the Individual differences of

PLH-selected residents in the uncertainty avoidance category.

On the first statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(3.04) they value clarity and usually avoid ambiguity at work for it is undesirable.

On the second statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that

SOMETIMES (2.28) they consider everything that is new or different around them as

risky and dangerous.

On the third statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(2.55) they are less rule-oriented type of person and take risks in every challenge that comes

their way.

On the fourth statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(2.49) they are more tolerant for a variety of opinions around them & readily accept

changes in their beliefs and attitude.

The over-all weighted mean of 2.59 shows that uncertainty avoidance OFTEN a

factor that affects individual differences among the residents of the said dormitory.

The data reveal that majority of the students often try to cope with stress by

fighting uncertainty and ambiguous situations within the society. They consider having a

different culture background of people around them as risky and dangerous. It could

mean that they are not in favour of having different kinds of culture around them.

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 Table11.Frequency Distribution, Percentage Distribution, Weighted Mean and
Verbal Interpretation of Respondents’ Responses as to Factors Affecting Individual
Differences in terms of Time Orientation

Frequency and Percentage Distribution

Time W
VI
% M
Orientation f % f % f % f % Total

I foster practical
values oriented
towards rewards, 19 25.68 37 50 17 22.97 1 1.35 74 100 3.0 Often
including
persistence, saving
and capacity for
adaptation.
I give importance
to hard work and
perseverance in 44 59.46 26 35.14 3 4.05 1 1.35 74 100 3.53 Always
order to survive in
the future.
I can demonstrate
personal stability
and observe 8 10.81 40 54.05 25 33.78 1 1.35 74 100 2.74 Often
customs such as
reciprocating
favors and gifts
from others.
I embrace the
values of long-
term 40 54.05 23 31.08 9 12.16 2 2.70 74 100 3.36 Often
commitments,
respect for
tradition, and
fulfillment of
social obligations.

AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.16

VERBAL INTERPRETATION Often

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 Table 11shows the perception of the respondents on the Individual differences of

PLH-selected residents in the time orientation category.

On the first statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that

OFTEN(3.0) they foster practical values oriented towards rewards, including persistence,

saving and capacity for adaptation.

On the second statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that

ALWAYS (3.53) they give importance to hard work and perseverance in order to survive

in the future.

On the third statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(2.74) they can demonstrate personal stability and observe customs such as reciprocating

favours and gifts from others.

On the fourth statement, the data reveal that the respondents perceive that OFTEN

(3.36) they embrace the values of long-term commitments, respect for tradition,

fulfilment of social obligations and avoiding personal embarrassment.

The over-all weighted mean of 3.16 shows that time orientation OFTEN a factor

that affects individual differences among the residents of the said dormitory.

The data reveal that majority of the respondents often give more importance to

time. They are the people who have a future-oriented culture enjoy discussing potential

and future achievement. They tend to define success over a long time horizon and they

are individuals who prefer to complete one task at a time and spending money

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carefully in the present for later enjoyment. It also means postponing present

happiness to the future.

Table 12.Summary Table of Respondents’ Responses, Weighted Mean and Verbal

Interpretation.

Individual Differences OVER-ALL WEIGHTED OVER-ALL VERBAL

MEAN INTERPRETATION
Individualism 2.66 Often
Power Distance 2.71 Often
Uncertainty Avoidance 2.59 Often
Time Orientation 3.16 Often

Table 9 summarizes that the over-all weighted mean of the three categories of

individual differences namely the individualism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance,

time orientation are 2.66, 2.71, 2.59, 3.16 respectively. It was found out in the research

that the selected respondents of Princess Lawanen Hall perceive that often individualism,

power distance, uncertainty avoidance, time orientation are the factor that affects their

differences. It implies that there are differences among them and it’s their decision they

choose as the one best for them. This also implies that there are differences among the

respondents in terms of personality, beliefs, attitude, values, and culture.

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