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Northeastern Mindanao State University

Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
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EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY ON ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG SELECTED CRIMINOLOGY
STUDENTS OF NORTH EASTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY (NEMSU-
CANTILAN CAMPUS)
An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to
The Faculty of the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE)
NORTHEASTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Cantilan Campus
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
by:
Engrova, Lykah V.
Garay, Manuela D.
Garcia, Angelica Marie D.
Garcia, Ryan Dave L.
Ladroma, Lorien
Ladroma, Niza R.
Laurenciana, Jemmalie A.
Luad, Aila Marie O.
Lucernas, Charis V.
November 2023
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REFERENCE CITED
BOOKS
Kurnanto, M., bin Kamaruddin, M., Ma’rof, A., Yahya, F., & Sabil, S. (2023). Mental Health
with Gender Differences in Internet Pornography-Viewing-Disorder (IPD). Analysis in
Educational Guidance and Counseling, 7(1), 205-215.
JOURNALS
Vipin Kumar, A. S. (2022). Internet Pornography Use Among Medical Students in India:
Extent and Effect. https://journals.sagepub.com/
Yu, C.-M. C.-K. (2021). Internet Use and Adolescents’ Physical and Mental Health: the
Mediating Role of Self-consciousness and Peer Relationships.
https://www.springer.com/journal/11469/
WEBSITES
Amy Mardhatillah (2017). Youth Pornography Exposure: Addiction Screening Test

andTreatmentRecommendation.https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/48cacfad00ce
933f3d75e98363cb0b8e8af1798a
Bermudez, A. P., Colcol, J. A. V., Hernandez, M. A., & Nogar, C. D. O. (2023). Pornography
Consumption and Intent to Seek Sexual Consent Among Filipino Young Adults: The
Mediating Role of Perceived Pornography Realism.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jem-Colcol/publication/373658566
Bernarte, R. P., Estella, V. J. G., Nucon, D. M. Jr., & Villatema, J. D. O. (2016). Internet
Pornography Consumption and Relationship Commitment of Filipino Married
Individuals. Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/62080771
Brian A. Droubay, Rob P. Butters (2020). Pornography, religiosity, and social work. Journal of
Social Work, 20. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468017319852599
Domingo, R. L. A., Fullante, J. J. N., Lara, A. X. V., & Lim, N. R. E. (2023). Internet Addiction
Among Students of a Private University in Manila, Philippines: Positional Variations
and Psychosocial Wellbeing Outcomes.
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2021/paper_ghi/5/
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Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Abdul Waheed, A. Munawar, H. Saeed, Saad Abdullah, Tayyba
Munawar, Shaheer Luqman, Junaid Saffi, Awais Ahmad, M. Babar (2023).
I.A. Ndimele (2020). Consumption Of Pornographic Films by Youths: A Concise Review.

International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in
Education,https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/d67c02dc13b8edf13cdf7e86460c78
22a57dfed9
Parveen Kumar, V. Patel, R. Bhatt, D. Vasavada, R. Sangma, D. Tiwari (2021). Prevalence

of Problematic Pornography Use and Attitude Toward Pornography Among the
Undergraduate Medical Students. Journal of Psychosexual Health, 3.
https://doi.org/10.1177/2631831821989677
Physiological, Psychosocial and Substance Abuse Effects of Pornography Addiction: A

Narrative Review. Cureus, 15. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.33703
Tewogbola, P. (2018). The Effect of Pornography Use on the Academic Performance of

College Students. https://www.proquest.com/
Tamarit, A.; Schoeps, K.; Peris-Hernández, M.; Montoya-Castilla, I. The Impact of

Adolescent Internet Addiction on Sexual Online Victimization: The Mediating Effects of
Sexting and Body Self-Esteem. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 4226.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18084226
Appendix A
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APPROVAL FOR THESIS PROPOSAL HEARING
Date:
As members of the thesis advisory panel of DR. LAURENCE P. BAZAN we recommend the
approval of the student’s application for thesis proposal hearing. The Thesis proposal submitted has
the necessary parts/components to be evaluated on the set schedule:
Date: _____________ Time: ___________ Venue: ______________
JINKY JOY J. ABON, RCrim

Chairperson Date: ___________________
CRISIL JANE B. AZARCON, LPT

Panel Member Date: ___________________
FRANKLIN A. ASCAREZ, RCrim

Panel Member Date: ___________________
APPROVED:
LAURENCE P. BAZAN, PhD

Dean, CCJE
Note: the candidate must submit this form to the Dean of the College
Appendix B
APPOINTMENT AS THESIS ADVISER
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September 21, 2023
LAURENCE P. BAZAN Ph.D

CCJE DEAN
Dear Sir:
Please be informed that you are hereby chosen as ADVISER of the thesis of
ENGROVA, LYKAH V., GARAY, MANUELA D., GARCIA, ANGELICA MARIE D.,
GARCIA, RYAN DAVE L., LADROMA, LORIEN , LAURENCIANA, JEMMALIE A., LUAD
, AILA MARIE O., and LUCERNAS, CHARIS V., students of the Bachelor of Science in
Criminology, in the undergraduate thesis with a proposed title, “EXAMINING THE IMPACT
OF INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND MENTAL
HEALTH AMONG SELECTED CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS OF NORTH EASTERN
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY (NEMSU- CANTILAN CAMPUS)”
Your expertise in the field, through your guidance and assistance to the advisee, will assure
that an appropriate level of scholarship will be exhibited in the research and that it will
demonstrate a high degree of professional and scientific competence.
Our cordial regards.
Sincerely,
GERALDINE V. DARAO, PhD

Research Instructor
Conformed:
Date:
Recommending Approval:
TERESITO O. DELOS ARCOS JR., RCrim, MSCrim

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Research and Program Coordinators
Approved:
LAURENCE P. BAZAN, PhD

Dean, CCJE
Appendix C
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October 20, 2023
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

North Eastern Mindanao State University
Sir/Ma’am,
We hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request information regarding the current student
population at North Eastern Mindanao State University – Cantilan Campus of every department. As a
thesis project “EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY ON ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG SELECTED CRIMINOLOGY
STUDENTS OF NORTH EASTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY (NEMSU-
CANTILAN CAMPUS)”having accurate and up-to-date data on the student population is essential
for the purpose of conducting research.
May we request of the numbers of Students Enrolled in this Semester School Year 2023-2024
regardless of the year level.
We kindly request:
1. Total number of students enrolled at North Eastern Mindanao State University:

 Department of Industrial Technology
 Department of Business and Management
 Department of General Teachers Training
 Department of Computer Studies
 College of Criminal Justice Education
We understand that some of this information may be subject to privacy regulations, and we
assure you that the data will be used solely for our thesis project.
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We kindly request that this information be provided at your earliest convenience. Your cooperation
in this matter is greatly appreciated and will contribute truly to the researchers.
Thank you for your attention to this request. If you have any questions or require further
information, please do not hesitate to ask us researchers.
Sincerely,
Engrova, Lykah V.
Garay, Manuela D.
Garcia, Angelica Marie D.
Garcia, Ryan Dave L.
Ladroma, Lorien
Ladroma, Niza R.
Laurenciana, Jemmalie A.
Luad, Aila Marie O.
Lucernas, Charis V.
LAURENCE P. BAZAN PhD.
Thesis Adviser
APPENDIX D
SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
PART I. Demographic Profile of the Respondents

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Directions: Carefully answer the following by filling only the blank or checking inside the box provided.
1.1 Age:
□ 18-20 years 27-29 years

□ 21-23 years 30 years and above
□ 24-26 years
1.2 Sex:
□ Male Female
1.3 Year Level:
□ Freshman Junior
□ Sophomore Senior
1.4 GPA:
□ Below 2.0 3.0-3.49
□ 2.0-2.49 3.5 and above
□ 2.5-2.99
PART II. Impact of Watching Pornographic Movies:
Directions: Carefully select the number on the Likert scale that best reflects your personal experience
and perception. Use the scale provided to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each
statement concerning academic performance, time management, socialization, and financial aspects.
1- Strongly Agree
2- Agree
3- Neutral
4- Disagree
5- Strongly Disagree
Academic Performance: 1 2 3 4 5
Northeastern
My academic performance has improved Mindanao State University
as a result of
watching pornographic movies. Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
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Engaging with explicit content has had a positive impact on
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my ability to focus and excel in my studies
There is no noticeable impact on my academic performance

due to my consumption of pornographic material.
Watching pornographic movies has a negative impact on my

academic achievements.
The consumption of explicit content has significantly harmed

my academic success.
Time Management: 1 2 3 4 5
Regularly watching pornographic movies has positively

influenced my social interactions and relationships.
My social life remains unaffected by my engagement with

explicit content.
There is a neutral impact on my socialization and

relationships due to my consumption of pornographic
material.
Watching explicit content has negatively affected my social

interactions and relationships.
The consumption of pornographic material has severely

damaged my social life.
Socialization: 1 2 3 4 5
Regularly watching pornographic movies has positively

contributed to open and honest discussions about sexuality
within my social circles.
I agree that social interactions and relationships within my

peer group have been positively influenced by a shared
interest in explicit content.
There is a neutral impact on my social life and relationships due

to my consumption of pornographic material.
I disagree that watching pornographic movies has negatively

affected my social interactions and relationships.
I agree that engaging with explicit content has led to a

significant deterioration in the quality of my social life.
Financial Aspect 1 2 3 4 5
Spending money on accessing pornographic content is a

worthwhile investment for my overall well-being and
satisfaction.
I agree that the financial resources I allocate to consuming

explicit material are justified by the entertainment value it
provides.
There is a neutral impact on my overall financial stability due to

the money I spend on watching pornographic movies.
Financial resources devoted to explicit content have negatively

impacted my overall financial situation.
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PART III. Acquisition of Pornographic Content:

Directions: Carefully answer the following by filling only the blank or checking inside the box provided.
□ 3.1 Shared link

□ 3.2 Through friends
□ 3.3 Through online
□ 3.4 Through built-in SD card
□ 3.5 Through a copy of pirated DVD and CD
PART IV. Relationship of Watching Pornographic Movies to Addiction:
Direction : Carefully consider each statement and select the number on the Likert scale that best reflects your
viewpoint. Use the scale provided to indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement
related to financial impact, academic performance, time management, and socialization.
Academic Performance: 1 2 3 4 5
I strongly agree that aNortheastern Mindanao
habitual consumption State University
of pornographic
Cantilan,
movies is linked to a decline in academic Surigao del Sur
performance.
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I agree regular engagement with explicit content negatively
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affects my ability to concentrate on academic tasks.
There is a neutral relationship between watching

pornographic movies and my academic performance.
I disagree that the consumption of explicit content has a

significant impact on my academic achievements.
I strongly disagree that watching pornographic movies is

associated with addiction that impairs my academic success.
Time Management: 1 2 3 4 5

pornographic movies and my time management skills.
I agree that the time spent on consuming explicit material

negatively affects my ability to manage my time effectively.
I disagree that my addiction to explicit content has a

noticeable impact on my time management abilities.
I strongly agree that addiction to pornographic content leads

to poor time management skills.

associated with addiction that impairs my time management.
Socialization: 1 2 3 4 5

associated with addiction that impairs the quality of my
social life.

noticeable impact on my social interactions and
relationships.
I strongly agree that addiction to pornographic content can

lead to negative impacts on social interactions and
relationships.
I agree that the social dynamics within my peer group are

negatively influenced by addiction to explicit content.

pornographic movies and my social life.
Financial Aspect 1 2 3 4 5

associated with addiction that impairs my financial well-
being.

noticeable impact on my overall financial situation.

pornographic movies and my financial stability.
I agree that the financial resources dedicated to consuming

explicit material are indicative of addiction-related behaviors.
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PART V. Coping Mechanisms to Refrain from Watching Pornographic Movies: (Please write your
answer) ___________________________________________________________________
NOTE:
Your responses in this survey are completely confidential. Your answers will be anonymize, and no
personally identifiable information will be shared. Your privacy is our priority. Thank you for your
participation.
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Lykah V. Engrova
Date of Birth: April 28,2002

Place of Birth: Cabugo, Bayabas Surigao
Del sur
Religion: Catholic
Mother's Name: Juanita V. Engrova
Father's Name: Melchor M. Engrova
Spouse: N/A
Children(s): N/A
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Civil Status: Single

Contact Number: 09308735638
E-mail Address: engrovalykah@gmail.com
Permanent Address: Purok -2 Cabugo, Bayabas
Surigao del sur
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: Cabugo Elementary School

Year Graduated: 2014
Junior High School: Solomon P. Lozada National High school
Senior High School: Solomon P. Lozada National High school
College: North Eastern Mindanao State University - Cantilan
Campus
Course: Bachelor of Science in Criminology (2023 – Present)
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Manuela D. Garay
Permanent Address: Purok 1, Poblacion, San Agustin

Surigao del Sur
Date of Birth: October 3, 2001
Place of Birth: San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
Father: Emmanuel G. Garay
Mother: Lucresia D. Garay
Spouse: N/A
Children(s): N/A
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E-mail Address: manuelagaray819@gmail.com
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: San Agustin Cental Elementary School

Junior High School: Saint Augustine High School of Otieza Inc.
Senior High School: Saint Augustine High School of Otieza Inc.
College: North Eastern Mindanao State University
Course: Bachelor of Science in Criminology(2023-present)
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Angelica Marie D. Garcia
Permanent Address: Purok-3 Lapaz, Bayabas,

Surigao Del Sur
Date of Birth: December 10, 2000
Place of Birth: ASTMMC
Father: N/A
Mother: MERCY D. GARCIA
Spouse: N/A
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Children(s): N/A
E-mail Address: angelicamariegarcia22@gmail.com
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: Lapaz Elementary School

Junior High School: Solomon P. Lozada National High School
Senior High School: Solomon P. Lozada National High School
Campus
Course: Bachelor of Science in Criminology (2023 – Present
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Ryan Dave L. Garcia
Permanent Address: Purok – 3 Brgy. Agsam, Lanuza,

Surigao del Sur
Date of Birth: December 26, 2001
Place of Birth: Mabuhay, San Fernando,
Bukidnon
Religion: Catholic
Mother's Name: Marivic L. Garcia
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Father's Name: Danilo G. Garcia

Spouse: N/A
Children(s): N/A
E-mail Address: ryandavelambanggarcia@gmail.com
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: Agsam Integrated School

Junior High School: Agsam Integrated School
Senior High School: Agsam Integrated School
Campus
Course: Bachelor of Science in Criminology (2023 – Present)
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Lorien Ladroma
Permanent Address: Purok-4, Doyos, Carrascal,

Surigao Del Sur
Date of Birth: October 29, 2002
Place of Birth: Toclong II-B, Imus Cavite
Father: Quinciano A. Escuyos
Mother: Lourdes L. Escuyos
Spouse: N/A
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Children(s): N/A
E-mail Address: ladromalorien@gmail.com
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: Carrascal Central Elementary School

Year Graduated: 2013-2014
Junior High School: Carrascal National High School
Senior High School: Saint Michael College
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Niza R. Ladroma
Permanent Address: Purok- 5 Bon-ot Carascal S.D.S

Date of Birth: May, 24, 2002
Place of Birth: Carascal Surigao del sur
Father: Nelson Ladroma
Mother: Catherine Ladroma
Spouse: N/A
Children(s): N/A
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E-mail Address: nizaruadiel@gmail.com
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: Bon-ot elementary school

Junior High School: Gamuton national highway
Senior High School: Gamuton national highway school
College: NEMSU-CANTILAN
Course: BS-CRIMINOLOGY (2023-present)
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Jemmalie A. LAurenciana
Permanent Address: Purok 3, Pag-antayan,

Cantilan, SDS
Date of Birth: August 14, 2001
Place of Birth: Pag-antayan, Cantilan,
Surigao del Sur
Father: Jeffrey M. Laurenciana
Mother: Emelie A. Laurenciana
Spouse: N/A
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Children(s): N/A
E-mail Address: jemmalie.arzlau@gmail.com
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: Nazaria Arizobal Uriarte Memorial Elementary School

Junior High School: Cantilan National High School
Senior High School: Cantilan National High School
Course: Bachelor of Science in Criminology:
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Aila Marie O. Luad
Name: Aila Marie O. Luad

Permanent Address: Purok-1 Songkit,Madrid,SDS
Date of Birth: March 09,2001
Place of Birth: Songkit,Madrid
Father: Nelson P. Luad
Mother: Marissa O. Luad
Spouse: N/A
Children(s): N/A
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E-mail Address: ailaailaluad2001@gmail.com
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: Songkit Elementary School

Junior High School: Union National High
School Year Graduated: 2017-2018
Senior High School: St. Michael's School Inc.
Course: BS Criminology (2023-present)
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: Charis V. Lucernas
Permanent Address: P-8 Barangay Sto. Niño,

Bayugan City, Agusan Del Sur
Date of Birth: May 10, 2002
Place of Birth: Purok-8 Barangay Sto. Niño,
Bayugan
Father: Camilo T. Lucernas Sr
Mother: Salvacion V. Lucernas
Spouse: N/A
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Children(s): N/A
E-mail Address: charislucernas@gmail.com
EDUCATION HISTORY
Elementary: New Leyte Elementary

Junior High School: Libertad National High
Senior High School: Saint Joseph Institute of Technology

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Republic of the Philippines

Northeastern Mindanao State University

EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY ON ACADEMIC

Amy Mardhatillah (2017). Youth Pornography Exposure: Addiction Screening Test

I.A. Ndimele (2020). Consumption Of Pornographic Films by Youths: A Concise Review.

Parveen Kumar, V. Patel, R. Bhatt, D. Vasavada, R. Sangma, D. Tiwari (2021). Prevalence

Physiological, Psychosocial and Substance Abuse Effects of Pornography Addiction: A

Tewogbola, P. (2018). The Effect of Pornography Use on the Academic Performance of

Tamarit, A.; Schoeps, K.; Peris-Hernández, M.; Montoya-Castilla, I. The Impact of

APPROVAL FOR THESIS PROPOSAL HEARING

Date: _____________ Time: ___________ Venue: ______________

JINKY JOY J. ABON, RCrim

CRISIL JANE B. AZARCON, LPT

FRANKLIN A. ASCAREZ, RCrim

LAURENCE P. BAZAN, PhD

September 21, 2023

LAURENCE P. BAZAN Ph.D

Our cordial regards.

GERALDINE V. DARAO, PhD

TERESITO O. DELOS ARCOS JR., RCrim, MSCrim

Research and Program Coordinators

LAURENCE P. BAZAN, PhD

October 20, 2023

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

1. Total number of students enrolled at North Eastern Mindanao State University:

LAURENCE P. BAZAN PhD.

PART I. Demographic Profile of the Respondents

□ 18-20 years 27-29 years

There is no noticeable impact on my academic performance

Watching pornographic movies has a negative impact on my

The consumption of explicit content has significantly harmed

Regularly watching pornographic movies has positively

My social life remains unaffected by my engagement with

There is a neutral impact on my socialization and

Watching explicit content has negatively affected my social

The consumption of pornographic material has severely

Regularly watching pornographic movies has positively

I agree that social interactions and relationships within my

There is a neutral impact on my social life and relationships due

I disagree that watching pornographic movies has negatively

I agree that engaging with explicit content has led to a

Spending money on accessing pornographic content is a

I agree that the financial resources I allocate to consuming

There is a neutral impact on my overall financial stability due to

Financial resources devoted to explicit content have negatively

PART III. Acquisition of Pornographic Content:

□ 3.1 Shared link

There is a neutral relationship between watching

I disagree that the consumption of explicit content has a

I strongly disagree that watching pornographic movies is

There is a neutral relationship between watching

I agree that the time spent on consuming explicit material

I disagree that my addiction to explicit content has a

I strongly agree that addiction to pornographic content leads

I strongly disagree that watching pornographic movies is

I strongly disagree that watching pornographic movies is

I disagree that my addiction to explicit content has a

I strongly agree that addiction to pornographic content can

I agree that the social dynamics within my peer group are

There is a neutral relationship between watching

I strongly disagree that watching pornographic movies is

I disagree that my addiction to explicit content has a

There is a neutral relationship between watching

Date: _______ Time: _ Venue: __________