LEVEL OF AWARENESS ON JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE ACT OF

2006 (R.A. 9344) AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RESIDING IN

POBLACION DISTRICT VI BURAUEN, LEYTE

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A Quantitative Research Study Presented to the Faculty of Research in

Burauen Comprehensive National High School-Senior High School
(Humanities and Social Sciences Strand)

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In Partial Fulfillment for the Requirement of Subject Course

Practical Research II

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By:

Gaspay, John Philip

Guiron, Jenievive
Costa, Ferrams Gwyn
Repalda, John Peejay
Aquino, Joshua Brian
Gernale, Jade Mark
Serato, Arriane Jane

Research Adviser:
Pet John A. Figueroa, LPT
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE……………………………………………………………….…… i
APPROVAL SHEET…………………………………………….………..……. ii
ACKNOWDGEMENT……………………………………..………………….... iii
ABSTRACT………………………………………………….…………….…..… iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………….……….….… v
LIST OF TABLES………………………………………………………….…… vi
LIST OF APPENDICES……………………………………………………...... vii
Chapter
I. INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study………………………..……….…………..…. 1
Theoretical Framework ………………………..………...……………… 4
Statement of the Problem………………………….………………........ 5
Hypothesis………………………….………………...…………..…....... 6
Definition of Terms….…………….………………...…………..…....... 7
Significance of the Study ……………………………...….……….....… 7
Scope and Delimitation of the Study…...…………...……….....………8
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES, THEORIES AND STUDIES
Review of Related Literature……………………………………............9
Review of Related Theories…………………………………………….. 13
Review of Related Studies…………………...………………….……… 17
III. METHODOLOGY
Method of Research Used……………………………………….…..… 22
Respondents of the Study ……………...…………………...………… 22
Sampling Technique Used…..….………………………………..……. 22
Research Instrument Used……………………………...….…….…..… 24
Data Gathering Procedure…………………………………….…..…… 24
Statistical Treatment.…………………………...…………………..…... 25
IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Profile of Respondents…………………….………………..…..…..… 26
Level of Awareness among Respondents………………..….….…… 29
V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary of Findings ……………………...……………………….… 41
Conclusion………………….…………………………………...………. 47
Recommendation.……………....………….……………………..……. 47
VI. LIST OF REFERENCES……..………………………….……………… 49
VII. CURRICULUM VITAE
Researchers Curriculum Vitae………………………....…………….. 51
VIII. APPENDICES
Consent Letter ………………………………………………………… 58
Survey Questionnaire………….…………….…………………...…… 60
 LIST OF TABLES
Table Page

Table 1: Profile of the Respondents in terms of Age…...…………………..……27

Table 2: Profile of the Respondents in terms of Grade Level …………………..27

Table 3: Profile of the Respondents in terms of Gender ………….….………….28

Table 4: Profile of the Respondents in terms of Monthly Family Income………29

Table 5: Provisions of the Law: Level of Awareness among High School Students
in Poblacion District VI Burauen, Leyte ……………………………………………31

Table 6: Child Protection Measure: Level of Awareness among High School

Students in Poblacion District VI Burauen, Leyte …………………………………33

Table 7: Rehabilitation of Offenders: Level of Awareness among High School

Students in Poblacion District VI Burauen, Leyte………………………………….35

Table 8: Significant Difference between the Grouping Variables in the Level of

Awareness among High School students in Poblacion District VI Burauen, Leyte
towards Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (R.A. 9344)…………………………... 38
 LISTOF APPENDICES
Appendices
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Appendix 1: Consent Letter (Respondent’s) …………….………………… 51

Appendix 1: Consent Letter (Barangay) …………………………………… 52
Appendix 2: Survey Questionnaire………….……………….…………...… 33