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This chapter presents the findings and discussion of the data gathered
24-30 years old, followed by 31-37 years old with 25 or 28.74 percent, next were
38-43 years old with 13 or 14.94 percent, and the age with the lowest
percentage was 44-50 years old with 7 or 8.05 percent of the respondents.
respondents were male, while the 22 or 25.29 percent were female respondents.
It can be noticed from the results that the majority of the respondents were
male.
followed by married with 25 or 28.73 percent of the respondents. Next, were the
separated with 4 or 4.60 percent, and the civil status with the lowest
Table 1
FREQUENCY
PROFILE (N=87) PERCENTAGE
AGE
24-30 42 48.28
31-37 25 28.74
38-43 13 14.94
44-50 7 8.05
TOTAL 87 100
SEX
Male 65 74.71
Female 22 25.29
TOTAL 87 100
CIVIL STATUS
Single 56 64.37
Married 25 28.73
Widow 2 2.30
Separated 4 4.60
TOTAL 87 100
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Baccalaureate Degree 84 96.55
Master’s Degree 3 3.45
Doctorate Degree 0 0
TOTAL 87 100
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respondents with the highest turnouts were the Baccalaureate Degree holder
Motivating Factors
Innate desires influence a person’s career choice. Every aim has driving
forces that enable one to complete tasks effectively. In this section, the intrinsic
and extrinsic factors that made criminologists choose to work for the Philippine
National Police were presented. Tables 2A to 2B show the details of the result,
and a summary table was also presented in 2C to determine which among the
by crime/crime fighting” and “To protect family, friends and other people from
danger” got the highest weighted mean rating of 3.75. It was followed by
“Interested in security work” got the lowest mean rating of 3.50. The overall
mean rating obtained by the intrinsic factors of the respondents in joining the
agreed.
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Table 2A
a strong sense of duty towards safeguarding their loved ones and the
community. The enthusiasm for these aspects may stem from a deep-seated
passion for law enforcement and a commitment to public safety. Additionally, the
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progression and growth within the Philippine National Police are crucial factors
for criminologists. This result implies that individuals within this demographic are
not only driven by immediate concerns but also consider the long-term prospects
and professional development within the police force. Conversely, the indicator
"interested in security work" was the lowest, suggesting that this particular
the police force. This could imply that respondents are more motivated by a
sense of duty, fascination with crime, and the desire to protect others, rather
criminologist in joining the Philippine National Police. The indicator “ Job pays
well” got the highest weighted mean rating of 3.68. It was followed by “ Good
rating of 3.11. The overall mean rating obtained by the extrinsic factors of the
the police force due to the attractive financial incentives it offers. The allure of a
Table 2B
career option. Following closely was the indicator of good companionship with
National Police. This implies that a supportive and amicable work environment is
opportunities/alternatives was the lowest. This suggests that, for the majority of
respondents, the decision to join the police force is not primarily driven by a lack
relationships.
Table 2C
Philippine National Police. Among the factors, the extrinsic factor was the highest
perceived motivating factor of criminologist in joining PNP, and the least factor
was the intrinsic factors. This implies that the criminologists in the study may be
purpose, or passion for the work. The overall mean of 3.49, interpreted as
“strongly agree”, indicates that the motivating factors are in agreement with the
The interest were shown in Table 3. This was rated by the police officer
Philippine National Police in Sex demographic. Result revealed that the indicator
“Knowledge of Work” got the lowest mean rating of 3.43. The overall mean
effective communication and engagement within the police force as a key factor
presented police force contributes to a positive public image and fosters a sense
received the lowest mean rating of 3.43, suggesting that the level of interest in
understanding of the intricacies of police work. This result may indicate that
Table 3C
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job.
4B. This was rated by the police officer who graduated in Bachelor of Science in
Criminology. This was obtained by getting the average of the weighted mean of
which among the variables have the lowest and highest interpretation in terms of
sex demographics.
Intrinsic Factors along Sex. Table 4A showed the intrinsic factors of the
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revealed that the indicator “Fascinated by crime/crime fighting” was the highest
rated indicator for the male criminology graduates with mean rating of 3.75. For
the female criminology graduates, the highest rated indicator was the
revealed that “Fascinated by crime/crime fighting” and “To protect family, friends
and other people from danger” got the highest weighted mean rating of 3.75. It
Conversely, “Interested in security work” got the lowest mean rating of 3.50. The
overall mean rating obtained by the intrinsic factors of the respondents in joining
strongly agreed.
The result inferred that among male criminology graduates, the highest-
rated factor was being fascinated by crime/crime fighting, this suggests a deep-
seated interest and passion for engaging with the complexities of criminal
activities and the pursuit of justice. This choice indicates a strong intrinsic
motivation rooted in a genuine fascination with the intricacies of crime and the
Table 4A
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opportunities for career growth and progression. The decision to join is likely
through the ranks, and the pursuit of a fulfilling and evolving career within the
organization. In general, the highest overall weighted mean ratings for both
friends, and other people from danger" underscore shared values that transcend
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nature of crime work and the intrinsic drive to protect others suggests a unified
Result revealed that the indicator “ Job pays well” was the highest rated indicator
for male and female criminologist, with mean rating of 3.64 and 3.72,
respectively. General findings revealed that “ Job pays well” got the highest
weighted mean rating of 3.68. It was followed by “ Good companionship with co-
workers” with mean rating of 3.62. In contrast, the indicator “ Lack of other job
opportunities/alternatives” got the lowest mean rating of 3.11. The overall mean
agreed.
The results suggest that both male and female criminology graduates
and lucrative career path. This shared emphasis on financial incentives could be
individuals seek compensation that aligns with the responsibilities and risks
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involved. In general, the unanimity in prioritizing "Job pays well" as the most
perceived extrinsic factor among male and female criminology graduates implies
Table 4B
Interpretation SA
Table 4C
Indicators OM I R
Philippine National Police. Among the factors, the extrinsic factor was the highest
perceived motivating factor of criminologist in joining PNP, and the least factor
was the intrinsic factors. This implies that the criminologists in the study may be
purpose, or passion for the work. The overall mean of 3.49, interpreted as
“strongly agree”, indicates that the motivating factors are in agreement with the
Philippine National Police in Sex demographic. Result revealed that the indicator
“Personal Appearance” was the highest rated indicator for the male criminology
graduates with mean rating of 3.76. For the female criminology graduates, the
highest rated indicator was the “Employee’s Responsiveness” with mean rating of
Table 5
Indicators A B OM I R
Interpretation SA
with mean rating of 3.69. In contrast, “ Knowledge of Work” got the lowest mean
rating of 3.43. The overall mean rating obtained by the interest of the
The result inferred that for male respondents, placing the highest rating
presentation in their professional role. This emphasis may stem from societal
influential in establishing authority and garnering public trust. On the other hand,