WORK VALUE AMONG MARITIME STUDENTS, PMI COLLEGES BOHOL

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A Thesis

Presented to the Faculty of the

College of Maritime Affairs

PMI COLLEGES INC. Bohol Campus,

Tagbilaran City

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In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree

in Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation

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Pacaldo, Jomel R.
Palaca, Darwin M.
Bagasbas, kim Rae A.
Solijon, Alejandro C.
Ahoc, Jaymar S.

January 2024
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APPROVAL SHEET

This Thesis entitled “WORK VALUE AMONG MARITIME STUDENTS,

PMI COLLEGES BOHOL”, prepared and submitted by JOMEL R.
PACALDO, DARWIN M. PALACA, KIM RAE C. BAGASBAS, SOLIJON
C.ALEJANDRO,
And JAYMAR S. AJOC, in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Marine Transportation has been examined and recommended for
acceptance and approval for oral defense.
THESIS COMMITTEE

ENGR. NEIL L. BALLOBAN, ME, RN, MScM, LPT

Chairperson

AMABELLE S. GALORIO LPT, MAED-MATH CHRISTINE JADE L. CANTONES, LPT

Adviser Editor

JOHN FERWIN Z. CAMARGO, LPT, EdD

Statistician

Approved by the Examining Panel during the Oral

Examination conducted on January 2024 with a rating of
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EXAMINING PANEL

CAPT. JOSUE C. GESITE MM, MAEM

Chairperson

JOHN FERWIN Z. CAMARGO LPT, EdD CHARITY B. ESTRADO, LPT, MA-

Eng
Member Member

ENGR. NEIL L. BALLOBAN, RN, MScM, LPT

Member

Accepted and approved as partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Marine
Transportation.
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January 2024 NEIL L. BALLOBAN, ME, RN, MScM, LPT

Date of Oral Defense Director, General Education

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all

those who have supported and contributed to the

completion of this research manuscript. Their guidance,

encouragement, and assistance were invaluable throughout

this journey.

I am deeply indebted to my academic advisors,

[Advisor's Name], [Co-Advisor's Name], and [Mentor's

Name], for their unwavering support, insightful guidance,

and patience. Their expertise and willingness to share

their knowledge played a pivotal role in shaping this

research.

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my research

collaborators, both within and outside our institution.

Their contributions, discussions, and critiques

significantly enriched the quality and scope of this

research.

The dedication of the library and laboratory staff at

[Institution's Name] has been instrumental in providing

resources, materials, and technical assistance. Their

prompt and effective service made my work smoother and

more efficient.
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I would like to thank the [Number] participants who

willingly volunteered for our studies, as well as the

interviewees who shared their experiences. Their

involvement was integral to our data collection and

analysis.

To my family, whose unwavering support, love, and

encouragement sustained me throughout this research

endeavor, I am eternally grateful. Your sacrifices and

understanding allowed me to focus on my work. I also want

to acknowledge my friends who provided moral support, a

listening ear, and occasional moments of levity during

the often-intense research process.

I extend my appreciation to the peer reviewers and

editors who dedicated their time and expertise to refine

this manuscript. Their feedback and constructive

criticism have undoubtedly improved the quality of this

research.

To all those whose names may not be mentioned here

but whose influence was felt in the course of this

research, thank you. Your contributions, however small or

indirect, have made a difference.

This research manuscript is a product of the

collective efforts and support of these individuals and

entities. I am sincerely grateful for their assistance,

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and their involvement has been an integral part of this

research journey.

The RESEARCHERS

DEDICATION
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To Our Family

We dedicate this research paper to our family, our

pillars of strength. Your unwavering support and belief
in our abilities have propelled us to this moment. To our
parents, your sacrifices have paved the way for our
education. This work is a testament to your dedication
and love.

To Our Academic Mentors

We extend our dedication to our academic mentors,

[Advisor's Name], [Statistician’s Name], and [Editor’s
Name]. Your guidance and expertise have been invaluable.
This paper is dedicated to you for your unwavering belief
in our potential.

To Our Friends and Peers

This research paper is dedicated to our friends and

peers, who have been our companions on this journey. Your
camaraderie, encouragement, and shared laughter have made
the path worthwhile. We are grateful for your support
throughout this endeavor.

In this dedication, We express our gratitude to our

family, academic mentors, and friends and peers who have
been instrumental in our academic journey and the
completion of this research paper. Their support,
guidance, and friendship have been indispensable.

The RESEARCHERS
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ABSTRACT

(An abstract in research is a concise summary of a

research paper, thesis, or academic article. It is
typically placed at the beginning of the document and
provides a brief overview of the study's main objectives,
methods, results, and conclusions. The purpose of an
abstract is to give readers a quick understanding of the
research's key points, enabling them to decide whether
they want to read the full document. Abstracts are
typically limited to a specific word or character count,
and they aim to capture the essence of the research in a
brief and clear manner.)
(150 to 250 words)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE ........................................... i

APPROVAL SHEET ....................................... ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................... iii

DEDICATION .................... .................. iii

ABSTRACT ............................................. v

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................... vi

LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES ...........................

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CHAPTER PAGE

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale ............................... 1

Theoretical Background .................. 3

Theories ........................... 3

Legal Basis ........................ 3

Literature Background ................... 3

Related Studies .................... 3

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Related Literature.................. 3

THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem ................

28

Statement of the Null Hypothesis ........

29

Significance of the Study ...............

29
Scope and Delimitation of the Study .....

30

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design ........................ 32

Research Environment ................... 32

Research Participants .................. 33

Research Instrument .................... 34

Research Procedure ..................... 34

Data Gathering .................... 35

Ethical Consideration ............. 35

Statistical Treatment ............. 35

DEFINITION OF TERMS ................................... 37

2 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

3 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

Summary ..................................... 46

Findings .................................... 47

Conclusion .................................. 49
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Recommendations ............................. 49

REFERENCES ............................................
52

APPENDICES ............................................
55

Appendix A – Letter to the Dean ............. 55

Appendix B – Letter to Registrar .............

56

Appendix C – Letter for Respondents ..........

57

Appendix D – Questionnaire ...................

58

Appendix E - Result of IBM SPSS

Statistical Trial Version ...... 59

CURRICULUM VITAE ...................................... 60

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LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES

FIGURE NO.
PAGE

1 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework ......... 4

TABLE NO.

1 Academic Performance of the Marine Engineering

Students ..................................... 39

2 Level of Response of the Respondent on their

Financial Problems in terms of Parents’ Income and

Sponsors’ Budget ............................. 41

3 Relationship between Sponsors’ Budget towards the

Academic Performance of the BSMarE students

.............................................. 44
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