PANGASINAN CULTURE AWARENESS OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY SAN CARLOS CAMPUS

A Research Paper Presented

to the Faculty of College of Education of
the Pangasinan State University, San Carlos Campus

In partial fulfillment
of the requirements for SST118 Research in Social Studies

By:

ROWELL M. AQUINO
SIONY F. AQUINO
JUENE ELANIE A. ARMADA
MARK CARLO D. AUSTRIA
ROCHELLE R. BAUTISTA
LUZ V. BUGAYONG

DECEMBER 2016
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 APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course SSt. 118:

Research in Social Studies under the degree of Bachelor of Secondary
Education this research paper entitled “PANGASINAN CULTURE
AWARENESS OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN PANGASINAN STATE
UNIVERSITY SAN CARLOS CAMPUS”, has been prepared and submitted by
Rowell M. Aquino, Siony F. Aquino, Juene Elanie A. Armada, Mark Carlo D.
Austria, Rochelle R. Bautista, Luz V. Bugayong, who are hereby recommended
for acceptance and approval.

RHENEA LIZLIE B. SANCHEZ, MST

Research Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination

RANDY F. SORIANO, MA Ed.

Chairman

ARCELI ADORACION G. RAMOS, MASE MARIA THERESA M. DIZA,MACh.

Member Member

NICK C. CAIGA, LPT

Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course SSt. 118:
Research in Social Studies under the degree of Bachelor of Secondary
Education major in Social Studies.

FROILAN SORIANO, Ph.D. CRISTINA L. JAVIER, Ph.D.

Chairman, Social Sciences Department Dean, College of Teacher Education

VALENTIN B. CALPO, JR., Ed. D.

Campus Executive Director
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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

After all the crucial events of adversities and sacrifices just to come with

an end on this project, the researchers would like to express their profound

gratitude manifest with endless joy to the following individuals who selflessly

contributed to the fulfillment of this research study.

To the Almighty God, who provided them with endless blessings and

never-ending guidance in all the processes that they had been through in making

this research study. For giving them the courage and confidence in facing all the

difficulties that they had encountered.

To Ms. Rhenea Lizlie B. Sanchez, the dearest adviser and critic reader,

for giving support, ideas, and comments for the improvements of our research

study.

To Mr. Randy F. Soriano, the Research in Social Studies instructor, who

gave us the opportunity to learn and conduct a research study.

To Mr. Archimedes Riemman Cayabyab, a Filipino instructor, who gave

commentaries and support for the improvements of our survey questionnaire.

To Mr. Nathaniel Joel M. Daroy, Culture and Arts Officer I, for providing

information about Pangasinan culture for our survey questionnaire.

To Mr. Nick Caiga, our Statistician, who helped in computing, analyzing

and interpreting the data gathered.

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 To Dr. Valentin B. Calpo Jr., our Campus Executive Director.

To the researchers’ classmates and friends, thank you very much for all

the support, joy, laughters and encouragement.

Lastly, to the beloved parents, thank you very much for giving them the

opportunity to study, for all the unending support, for being the guide in the

studies, for serving as source of confidence and strength, who geared the

researchers with adequate financial holdings and supported them in conquering

all the difficulties in achieving a fruitful success.

Thank you very much for the unwavering moments of laughter, strength,

guidance and thoughtful sharing of knowledge and resources.

Sincerely, this research will not be in reality without you.

Rowell M. Aquino
Siony F. Aquino
Juene Elanie A. Armada
Mark Carlo D. Austria
Rochelle R. Bautista
Luz V. Bugayong

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 DEDICATION

We thankfully offer the fruits of our labor as our legacy to the university

who serve as our stepping stones for the realization of our dreams – the

Pangasinan State University San Carlos Campus.

To our respective families especially to our parents who served as our

inspiration towards the fulfillment of this study and our heroes when we come into

hardships and misfortunes, this research study is indeed as a tribute to you.

To all our circle of friends, classmates and Social Studies students whom

we’ve shared our determination and struggles, who served as our companions in

times of laughter and despair, may this piece of work serve as a symbol of our

camaraderie.

To our research adviser, Ms. Rhenea Lizlie Sanchez, we dedicate this

paper to reciprocate your undying support.

To our Research and Social Studies Instructor, Mr. Randy F. Soriano

together with the rest of our past and present instructors, this paper is dedicated

to you as a living evidence showcasing all the knowledges, skills, and values that

you shared to us.

Ultimately, we dedicate this wonderful piece of work to our Supreme

Mentor, Inspiration and Savior who provides us wonderful blessings and never

ending guidance- our Almighty God.

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 ABSTRACT

Title : Pangasinan Culture Awareness of Social Studies Students

in Pangasinan State University San Carlos Campus

Researchers : Rowell M. Aquino, Siony F. Aquino, Juene Elanie A. Armada,

Mark Carlo D. Austria, Rochelle R. Bautista, Luz V.

Bugayong

Institution : Pangasinan State University San Carlos Campus

School Year : 2016

Adviser : Rhenea Lizlie B. Sanchez

The study intended to determine the level of Pangasinan Culture

Awareness of Social Studies Students in Pangasinan State University San

Carlos Campus. The researchers used descriptive design of research in this

study. To gather the data, the researchers utilized a survey questionnaire in the

form of checklist which was designed in two-folds. The first part was the

respondents’ profile and the second part dealt with the respondents’ awareness

of the Pangasinan culture.

Findings of the study showed that majority of the respondents were female

who belonged to the age bracket of 17-19 years old.

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 As to the level of awareness of the respondents about the culture of

Pangasinan, it exemplified that they were aware in terms of Pangasinan

customs/ traditions and Pangasinan languages and literature. While they need

more knowledge about the Pangasinan local dances.

Based on the data gathered and analyzed, the respondents were aware of

the Pangasinan culture which indicates that even they were aware of it, there

were still information needed for them to become highly aware of their native

culture. As an output, the Pangasinan Culture Awareness booklet was made

suited for the improvement of their awareness Pangasinan culture.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgement iii

Dedication v

Abstract vi

Table of Contents viii

List of Tables xii

List of Figures xiii

CHAPTER

1. THE PROBLEM

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Significance of the Study 4

Scope and Delimitations 5

Definition of Terms 6

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2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature 7

Related Studies 16

Theoretical Framework of the Study 19

Conceptual Framework of the Study 23

Paradigm of the Study 24

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Instrument 25

Research Design 25

Research Procedure 25

Research Locale 26

Population and Sampling 26

Statistical Treatment of Data 26

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 4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Profile of the Respondents 28

Level of Pangasinan Culture Awareness of Social Studies Students

at Pangasinan State University San Carlos Campus 30

Pangasinan Information Booklet 45

5. SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary

68

Findings 69

Conclusions 71

Recommendations 72

BIBLIOGRAPHY 73

APPENDICES

A. Letter to the Campus Executive Director 77

B. Letter to the Pangasinan Historical And Cultural Commision 78

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 C. Validator’s Profile 79

D. Rubric of Validation 80

E. Result of the Validation 81

F. Survey Questionnaire 82

CURRICULUM VITAE 89

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1- Profile of the Respondents 28

Table 2- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture 30

Table 2.1- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture:

Pangasinan Custom/Traditions (Beliefs) 31

Table 2.2- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture:

Pangasinan Custom/Traditions (Festivals) 33

Table 2.3- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture:

Pangasinan Custom/Traditions (Rituals) 35

Table 2.4- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture:

Pangasinan Languages and Literature 36

Table 2.5- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture:

Known Personalities from Pangasinan 39

Table 2.6- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture:

Pangasinan Games 41

Table 2.7- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture:

Pangasinan Local Dances 42

Table 2.8- Level of Awareness on Pangasinan Culture:

Pangasinan Famous Products 43

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LIST OF FIGURE PAGE

Figure I. Paradigm of the Study …………………………………………….. 24

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