Pre-marital sex as the effect of watching pornography among G12 students of Ramon T.

Diaz
National High school

RAMON T. DIAZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – BASED RESEARCH FOR GRADE 12

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Year 2023

Researchers:
Nueva Jamaica T.
Conge Charlon B.
Nueva, Alaiza O.
Dela-cruz Cherry N.
Cabrito ma. Andrea D.
Beltran Vergie M.
Cabarles Christian
Correche Alexa pearl Margaux F.
Ampoan Crisaldo

G12 – HUMSS A
INTRODUCTION

There are so many issues in the society that needs to be addressed, practically speaking,

watching pornography has become a normal thing in today’s generation. Young people have

used sexually explicit media to stimulate themselves and satiate their curiosity about nudity and

sexual activity for many years (matilda 2022).

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between watching pornography and

engaging in pre-marital sex. Specifically, we aim to explore whether there is as significant

correlation between pornography use and likelihood of engaging in pre-marital sex, and if so,

what factors may contribute to this relationship.

By examining previous research on this topic and conducting our own study, we hope to shed

like on the complex relationship between pornography use and pre-marital sex, this information

will be valuable for individuals, families, and policy makers as they seek to understand and

address the potential impact of pornography on sexual behaviour and relationships.

Adolescent are expose to pornography due to a variety of factors and it is accepted as a

process of sexual exploration/ normal development of sexuality.(lindsay) However, early

exposure to pornography and unregulated/excess exposure to pornography during the formative

years of adolescence has been seem to have various long term deleterious effects on sexual

maturation, sexual behaviour, internet addiction, and over all personality development, to

safeguard the growing minds of the teens from the harmful effects of pornography.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The topic of premarital sex its relationship to watching pornography is a controversial and

complex issue that has been the subject of match research and debate. while some studies

suggested a link between watching pornography and engaging in premarital sex, others have

found no significant correlation.

One perspective is that pornography use may increase the likelihood of engaging in premarital

sex by normalizing and desensitizing individuals to sexual activity outside of marriage.

additionally., some researchers have suggested that pornography use may lead to a distorted view

of sex.

On the other hand, some studies have found that pornography use those not necessarily lead

to increased sexual activity or risky sexual behaviour. Instead, these studies suggest that other

factors, such as individual attitude and values towards sex, may play a larger role in determining

sexual behaviour.

Overall, the relationship between pornography uses and premarital sex is a complex and

multifaceted issue that requires further research to fully understand.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The problem of premarital sex as the effect of pornography is a complex issue that has

garnered increasing attention in recent years. With the widespread availability of pornography on

internet, many individuals are being exposed to explicit sexual content at young age, which can

shape their attitudes and beliefs about sex.

One of the main concerns is that exposure to pornography may contribute to an increased

likelihood of engaging premarital sex. Research has suggested that individuals consume

pornography may be more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviours, including having sex at a

younger age and with multiple partners.

Furthermore, pornography can create unrealistic expectation about sex, leading to

dissatisfaction and disappointment in the real-life sexual experiences, including relationship

problems, emotional distress, and sexual dysfunction.

Another issue is the potential impact of pornography on individual’s attitudes towards women

and sexuality. Some studies have suggested that pornography can promote objectification and the

normalization of sexual violence, which can have harmful effects on individuals’ relationship

and contribute to a culture of misogyny and sexual exploitation

Overall, the problem of premarital sex as the effect of pornography is a complex and

multifaceted issue that requires further research and attention to understand its full impact on

individuals and society.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:

On the other hand, this study aims to answer these questions

1. what is the possible reason that they indulged in watching pornography?

2. what is your view towards pre-marital sex?

3. do you have an idea what could be the consequences in doing such action?

4. What ?
 The scope of the topic “premarital sex as the effect of watching pornography” refers to the

potential influence of pornography consumption on individuals ‘decisions to engage in sexual

activity before marriage. The topic examines how pornography can affect attitudes, beliefs, and

behaviours related to premarital sexual activity.

The delimitation of this topic can vary depending on the specific research question or object

being pursued. Some possible areas of delimitation could include:

1. Geographical location: The topic could be limited to a specific region, country, or culture to

examine how cultural norms and values influence the relationship between pornography and

premarital sex.

2. Age group: The topic could focus on a specific age group, such as adolescents or young

adults, to explore how exposure to pornography during certain developmental stages may

impact sexual behaviour.

3. Gender: The topic could be delaminated the focus on the effect pornography on either males

or females, or examine any potential gender differences in the relationship between pornography

and premarital sex.

4. Type of pornography: The topic could be limited to a specific type of pornography, to such

as violent or nonviolent, to explore whether different types of pornography have varying effects

on sexual behaviour.

Its important to note that this topic is complex and multi -faceted, and this scope and delimitation

of any research project should be carefully considered to ensure that the research objectives are

achievable and meaningful.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Watching
pornography Engaging to

pre marital
Teenage pregnancy
sex

Sexually transmitted diseases

abortion

Suicidal death
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

According to (anna 2013 Over the years perception about pre-marital sex have been changing
and acceptance is becoming more evident. Based on the results of this study, it was found that
(1) males’ insight on premarital sex is different from the females. Males expressed their
perception as slightly conservative towards pre-marital sex, while females conveyed their
opinion of conservativeness; (2) the source of respondent’s information about sex also vary:
males expressed that they got much of information about sex from mass media while the females
said they got theirs from sex education class in school. The respondents are at their late
adolescence stage they did not absolutely submit to the liberal view on pre-marital sex.

In the study conducted by (Riza IIbert) says that there are many pre-marital behaviours that lead
to the increasing the risk of HIV and other sexual disease. Hence it is important for health
workers especially nurses to be more actively educate about adolescent reproductive health
especially regarding pre-marital sexual behaviour. Loving each other is the main reason to
conduct sexual behaviour, keep virginity is ancient culture; friends invitation become the
encourage factors of premarital sexual behaviour; and sexual behaviour occurrences were not
started by the intention but the instinct.

According to sarwoono Adolescents who engage in early premarital sex, generally do negative
things or things that lead to sexual deviations. this happens because of a shift in social norms
about sexual behaviour among adolescents. Things that were considered taboo among adolescent
in the 1950s such as kissing, and joking are not even justified by today’s teens. There is even a
small percentage who agree on free sex. Not only that, but even many of them have also had sex.
Teenagers who do this are not lowering the opinion of society anymore. (Theresia limbong
2022). Her study concludes that there was a significant relationship between pre- marital sex
knowledge with friends, social environment and also significant relationship between knowledge
and socializing.

According to (woodmen lace aria) pre-marital sexual practice and associated factors among
youths in Debre tabor town, south Gondar zone, north west Ethiopia (2017). The main reason for
initiation of sexual intercourse was due to falling in love, followed by sexual desire, they have
curiosity and urge to experience new phenomena. Nevertheless, youths are exposed to different
circumstances like fears, worries, and different desires. They feel shame to get advice from their
parents and elders. not attending religious education, having boyfriend/girlfriend, watching
pornography fil, alcohol drinkers and came from a rural residing family were identified as risk
factors.
SAMPLING PLAN

Pre-marital sex as the effect of pornography among G12 students of

Ramon T. Diaz national high school

Stratified sampling

COMPUTE SAMPLE SIZE THROUGH SLOVIN’S FORMULA

85.29∨85 respondents

SURVEY

SAMPLING AND PROCEDURES

SLOVIN’S FORMULA at 10% margin of error
FEMALE - 280
MALE -300
N
n= 2
1+ Ne
580
n= 2
1+(580)(0.1)
580
n=
1+(580)(0.01)
580
n=
1+(5.8)
 580
n=
6.8
n=85.29∨85 respondents

DATA GATHERING PLAN

SURVEY

FORMULATE A RESEARCH MADE QUESTIONAIRE

SEEK FOR THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE QUESTIONAIRE

PILOT TEST THE QUESTIONAIRE

PROVIDE INFORMED CONSENT DURING PILOT TESTING

GATHER DATA

INTERPRETATION AND EXPLANATION OF DATA

CONCLUSION
 PRE-MARITAL RELATED QUESTION’S
Pre-marital related question’s
Name: Age:
Strand: Sex:

This study focuses on identifying the negative effects of engaging to early

premarital sex G12 students of RTDNHS

Instructions: Please answer the questions given below, based on your observation.

QUESTION CODE AGREE DISAGREE

Have you ever tried to watch porn? A

Are you in favor of watching pornography? B

Does watching porn affect your relationship especially C
sexual relationship?
Do you agree that sex is a way for individuals to enjoy each D
other?
Should virtual child pornography be legal? E
Do you agree that pornography can be a form of F
entertainment?
Pre-marital sex is a common activity in this common G
activity in this modernistic generator.
Is watching porn a sin (against God). H
Do you think that social networking site can influence I
adolescents to be indulge in watching porn?
Pre-marital sex is not just all about list and desire. J
Pre-marital sex is okay as long as you use protection K
contraceptives.
Pre-marital sex is not a problem of the society that needs to L
be solved.
Do you believe that watching pornography can change one’s M
sexual behavior?
Should pornography on the internet be regulated? N
Do you think that watching pornography can affect a O
student’s academic performance?
DATA COLLECTED

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
Have you ever tried to watch porn? 10 11.76%
Are you in favor of watching pornography? 6 7.06%
Does watching porn affect your relationship especially sexual 4 4.71 %
relationship?
Do you agree that sex is a way for individuals to enjoy each 5 5.88%
other?
Should virtual child pornography be legal? 4 4.71%
Do you agree that pornography can be a form of entertainment? 5 5.88%
Pre-marital sex is a common activity in this common activity in 6 7.06%
this modernistic generator.
Is watching porn a sin (against God). 5 5.88%
Do you agree that social networking site can influence 3 3.53%
adolescents to be indulge in watching porn?
Pre-marital sex is not just all about list and desire. 4 4.71%
Pre-marital sex is okay as long as you use protection 8 9.41%
contraceptives.
Pre-marital sex is not a problem of the society that needs to be 5 5.88%
solved.
Do you believe that watching pornography can change one’s 5 5.88%
sexual behavior?
Should pornography on the internet be regulated? 5 5.88%
Do you think that watching pornography can affect a student’s 10 11.76%
academic performance?
TOTAL: 85 100%
 figure 1. percentage of g12 students that participated in the
survey
0.1176; 12%
0.1176; 12%

0.0588; 6% 0.0706; 7%

0.0588; 6% 0.0471; 5%

0.0588; 6% 0.0588; 6%

0.0471; 5%
0.0941; 9%
0.0588; 6%
0.0471; 5%
0.0706; 7%
0.0353; 4%
0.0588; 6%

Table 1 shows generally, that most g12 students already tried to watch porn with a percentage of
11.76%, and another 11.76% responses that pornography can affect a student’s academic
performance, 9.41% agreed pre-marital sex is okay as long as you use protection contraceptives.
 figure 2. percentage of g12 students in terms of sex that
participated on the survey.

males

females

47.06%
52.94%

Table 2. shows that male respondents are more, than females with a percentage of 52.94%, on
the other hand, females cover 47.06%.

Table 2. percentage of g12 students in terms of sex that participated on the survey.

SEX FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

FEMALE 40 47.06%
MALE 45 52.94%
TOTAL: 85 100%
 figure 3. percentage of g12 students that participated in
the survey in terms of age.

1.76%
16-17

18-19

29.41%
20-21

52.94%

Table 3. shows that the age of g12 students responded is most likely to be 18-19 years old, and
the most likely to engage in pre-marital sex because of multiple factors mentioned.

Table 3. percentage of g12 students that participated in the survey in terms of age.
AGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
16-17 25 29.41%
18-19 45 52.94%
20-21 15 1.76%
TOTAL: 85 100%
SUMMARY:

This study is focused on pre-marital sex as the effect of watching pornography among

G12 students of Ramon t. Diaz national high school, one view is that exposure to pornography

can lead to changes in attitudes and behaviors related to sex, including an increased acceptance

of pre-marital sex.

Findings of the study:

1.Most of the respondents were males age 18-19 years old.

2.Among the respondents most males are aware about watching pornography.

3.The following factors that influence a G12-students to be involved in sex before

marriage are the Following: attitude towards sex, knowledge, and sexual behavior based on the

summary and findings of this study, it was found out the males have higher risk to indulge in

watching porn.

Conclusion:

Overall, while there may be some relationship between pornography consumption and

pre-marital sex, it is unlikely to be a simple cause and effect relationship. Further research is

needed to further understand the complex and multi-faceted relationship between [pornography

use and sexual behavior. It is also important to consider the potential harms associated with

pornography consumption, such a s addiction, objectification of women, and unrealistic

expectations about sex, and to promote healthy attitudes and behaviors regarding sexuality.
Recommendations:

The researcher would like to recommend the following:

1. Limit exposure to pornography

While the impact of pornography on sexual behaviour is complex, it is generally agreed

that there are potential harms associated with excessive consumption.

2. Promote healthy attitudes and behaviours around sexuality

It is important to promote healthy attitudes and behaviours around sexuality that are

based on mutual respect, consent, and pleasure.

3. Encourage critical thinking

Encourage individuals to think critically about the messages they receive from

pornography and other media related to sexuality.

4. Address underlying factors

Recognize that the decision to engage in pre-marital sex is influenced by a range of

factors beyond pornography consumption, including cultural and social norms, personal

values and relationship factors.

5. Support individuals who maybe struggling

Recognize that excessive pornography consumption and engagement in pre-marital sex

can be a symptom of larger issues such as addiction, trauma, or mental health concerns.