UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OF PARAÑAQUE INTEGRATED SCHOOL

JUNIOR HIGH SHOOL

8273 DR. A. SANTOS AVENUE, SUCAT, PARAÑAQUE CITY

GRADE 10-ENGLISH

A MINI-RESEARCH REPORT

on

Public Displays of Affection: Its impact on Junior High School Students

and Teacher within school premises

Submitted by

Bartolome, Bea
Bustarga, Rowena Maye
Flamiano, Briegette Louise
Epres, Neil Jomari
Gatchalian, Justin Matthew

Submitted to

Ms. Añonuevo, Gabriela Eliza

May 2023
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Research

Public Display of Affection (PDA) is the act of physical intimacy within the view

of other people. It is an act usually done by those who are involved in romantic

relationships but can occur in platonic ones too, and are preferred to be done in private.

These forms of physical touch can include hand holding, hugging, kissing, etc. Though it

is a way to showcase love and adoration, it is not a sight that everyone would like to see.

While it is not something we can remotely villainize, the comfort of others in the

same environment should be put into consideration as well. It is understandable that in

schools, the students meet new people their age and start new relationships with them

(either platonic or romantic) despite it being the grounds for learning, but there are still

boundaries within it. There is a fine line between causing a disturbance and/or distraction

to passersby through engaging in PDA and showing affection for a loved one without any

ill nor malicious intent.

Research Questions

This study will seek answer to these questions:

(1) Does Public Display of Affection have a positive or negative effect on students who

engage in with it?

(2) Does Public Display of Affection serve as a major distraction to students and

teachers who are witnessing the said action?

(3) Should Public Display of Affection be allowed in school premises?

Significance of the Study

This research is significant to the school, its employees, and its students in view

of the fact that it can maximize comfort in all learning areas for students along with the

possible prevention of any unnecessary conflict that may arise from the topic of Public

Display of Affections. Furthermore, it would let others know about the other people's

opinon regarding the public display of affections within school premises.