Thesis on Pre - Marital Sex.

PERCEPTIONS OF THE 3RD YEAR AND 4TH YEAR STUDENTS ON PREMARITAL SEX

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A RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE-RECOLETOS

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In Partial Fulfillment Of the requirement in ENGLISH COMMUNICATION ARTS 4

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PRESENTED BY: CHARMAINE INAH CALUMPANG CHARISSE IVY CALUMPANG MARIA CHARISSE NOELLE ROSALES ROSHALANE JANE GABUTAN MARY LOVE MELODY CABANAG

FEBRUARY 2010 MRS. ANNA LEAH DAVIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ii LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES iii Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE INTRODUCTION Rationale 1 Theoretical Background 3 THE PROBLEM Statement of the Problem 10 Significance of the Study 10 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Environment 12 Research Respondents 13 Research Instruments 14

Research Procedures Gathering of Data 14 Treatment of Data 15 DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS 16 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY 17 Chapter II

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

18 Chapter III SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary 32 Conclusion 33 Recommendations 34 Chapter IV

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE COPING MECHANISMS FOR 3rd and 4th YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENTITLED “YOU AND YOUR SEXUALITY:

THE REAL DEAL” Program Title

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Rationale

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Program Goal

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Program Description 35 General Objectives 37 Program Content 38 APPENDIX A Bibliography 41 Electronic Sources 41 APPENDIX B Transmittal Letter 42

Letters

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APPENDIX C Certificates

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Survey Questionnaire 47

CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE INTRODUCTION

Rationale

Premarital sex is sexual intercourse engaged in by persons who are unmarried. It is generally used in reference to individuals who are presumed not yet of marriageable age or between adults who will presumably marry eventually, but who are engaging in sexual activity prior to marriage. Sex is pleasurable, but in God's view, the primary purpose of sex is not recreation, but rather re-creation. In other words, sex is for reproduction. God does not limit sex to married couples to rob pleasure from those who are unmarried. Rather, God commands against premarital sex in order to protect unmarried people from unwanted pregnancies, from children born to parents who do not want them, and to protect children from parents who are not prepared for them. Imagine, for a moment, a world without premarital sex. There would be no sexually-transmitted diseases, there would be no un-wed mothers, there would be no unwanted pregnancies, there would be no abortions, etc. According to the Bible, abstinence is God's only policy when it comes to premarital sex. Abstinence saves lives, protects babies, gives sexual relations the proper value, and most importantly abstinence honors God. Thus, as defined in the dictionary, an urge or shall we say, thoughts of manifesting them, is sex. (The Bible calls this lust) To have physical intercourse is sex. Whether it is two unmarried partners or one married and one not - it is sex. Participating "up to a point" of actual physical intercourse, such as having oral sex, is sex. Societal trends don't change the definitions. Frankly, there is no line to draw; it is strictly a decision to engage in sexual activity or not. There are many factors to consider in this choice. Included in

these factors are unwanted pregnancies, unwanted children, life-long emotional effects (regret, broken hearts and guilt are among them). We cannot neglect to add sexually transmitted diseases, the consequences of sexual immorality and in many jurisdictions - it's breaking the law. National speaker and author Pam Stenzel says any type of genital contact is considered sex and the boundary lines are clear. "Medically speaking, they're very clear, because any type of genital contact can transmit disease." Each factor listed above should be a strong deterrent, but there is also a moral issue. Therefore let's look at the standard for all morality. The Bible contains many verses dealing with sexual issues. One of the Ten Commandments says we should not commit adultery. However, what does it say about consensual sex between non-married individuals. The biblical standard of sex is purity. God designed us to be sexual creatures and says sex is to be enjoyed between a husband and wife within their marriage. Within marriage, we can enjoy an all-inclusive physical, emotional, and spiritual bond that once lost elsewhere cannot be fully reclaimed. Of course, since we are designed to enjoy sex, we might wonder how it could be wrong to engage in any sexual activity. As societies, we must set legal and behavioural boundaries in order to function properly. God has set boundaries so that we might properly function according to His supreme design. Scripture is laid out to show us God's way, which is in our best interest. God designed the path so that we might have an abundant life experiencing His love and the sacred love of a marital spouse. His word describes the perfect union of husband

and wife that is meant to be exclusive. He subsequently frowns on acts of rebellion against his purpose and design. The reason why we chose to conduct this study to only 3 rd year and 4th year students is that we were only being exposed to formal sex education during our 3rd year of high school. We also believe that they are mature enough to understand the questions given.

Theoretical Background This study is the following the concept of Kristie A. Klusaw that Premarital Sex is a huge problem in the society today. Klusaw also states that teenagers are not waiting to get married to have sex. Many people have tremendous regret after sex, which leads them into depression. They begin to feel used and simply "unclean". "The most severe consequence of premarital sex is psychological; the guilt that occurs is so acute that many teens look to drugs, alcohol, and suicide for relief" (Hjelle). According to Dr. John G. Sholl, teens who engage in premarital sex are more likely to suffer negatively from long-term physical, emotional, social and moral effects than teens who choose to wait. As Klusaw states it, through Premarital Sex, teens have high chance of getting STDs or Sexually Transmitted Diseases such as AIDS, Genital herpes, Gonorrhea,

Chlamydia

etc.

According

to

Geoffrey

Weed,

Some

contraceptives, such as condoms, can also help to keep sexually transmitted diseases from spreading. Contraceptives are also useful tools in modern society as a form of advancement and liberation for women. However, there is also the fact that contraceptives are not foolproof and pregnancy can occur, even when they are used perfectly. Another disadvantage is societal ignorance toward their proper use and efficacy, which can lead to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. It is also possible for contraceptives to have negative health effects on those using them, such as allergic reactions or blood clots if using the birth control pill. According to Meenakshi Madhur, Sex is a very strong biological need. However sex after marriage has a purpose of not only evolution but also a medium of expressing love between couples. The Bible says “God is Love”, as David and Flora Tant expound it, they say that God is the author of love and he knows all about it. God created sex and said it was good, but he gave rules with it. And we have one basic rule from God with reference to sexual activity. That is, wait until marriage. According to Denise Witmer, there are two different types of sex education classes. Comprehensive Sexuality Education is a program that starts in kindergarten and continues through high school. It brings up age appropriate sexuality topics and covers the broad spectrum of sex education, including safe sex, STDs, contraceptives, masturbation, body image, and more. The other one is, Abstinence-OnlyUntil-Marriage Programs emphasize abstinence from all sexual behaviours and do not cover information on contraceptives, STDs, masturbation, etc.

As The Florida Department of Health says, being independent and selfsufficient before getting married and starting a family increases the chances of being financially and emotionally ready to take on those responsibilities. And choosing abstinence and waiting can save you from a lot of emotional, physical, moral crisis. It also teaches you the value of patience that everything will happen in their own time. Three years ago, a survey was taken from the 2005 Young Adults Fertility and Sexuality Survey. Young adults are identified as those age 15 to 24 years old. Among young Cebuano adults, 20 to 22 percent engage in premarital sex. Sometimes, books addressed to teenagers trying to show why premarital sex is undesirable will focus on all the negative consequences that can result from it, such as venereal disease, unwanted pregnancy, broken family relationships and so forth. Certainly the young person must be aware that such dangers are very real and they may as well serve as a deterrent to premarital sex, but they fail to build foundations on which a young person can build a positive concept of sexuality. We must not base our sexual morality not on what is wrong in immoral sexual acts but rather upon what is good in moral sexual acts. An adolescent must face moral questions in light of what sex is in the fullness of married love. In acknowledging the trials, the depth, the beauty and the fulfilment of married love, the young person can come to see that sex is not a toy, that to abuse the power of sex is to abuse the deep

expression of love that gives birth to new love and to new human life. In short, the young person can come to approach the problem of sexual morality with the beginnings of a mature Christian conscience.

AARP’s 2004 Sexuality Study revealed that the vast majority of respondents deeply value their relationships. Sex, the interviewees felt, may not be wasted on the young but it’s hardly their exclusive playground; sex remain enjoyable well into the later years and the majority of survey respondents would be unhappy if they could never have it again – an outlook comedically captured by author Patsy Stagner in the subtitle of her book, Baby Boomer Bachelorette: How to Have Sex at Least Once More Before You Die. According to the Population Commission (PopCom), 23 percent or two of 10 Filipino youths aged 15 to 24 were into premarital sex and four out five female respondents in the study had their first experience with their boyfriend while two out of five males had theirs with a commercial sex worker, a friend or with a plain acquaintance. Last year’s study also says that close to 4 million youngsters are engaging in premarital sex with 30% of the respondents doing it in their own homes while 18% were doing it inside motels and hotels.

Education officials of the Philippines decided to pull-out modules on sex education after the powerful Catholic Church opposed the teaching of sex in schools. The Philippines has a high population growth rate. Studies from the academe also point out that teens are becoming sexually active at earlier years. The Philippines is also the only Catholic-dominated country in Asia. Despite the resistance from Church hierarchy, education officials want to continue distributing sex education modules in public schools this year. They agree to temporarily remove the modules to consult more people, including religious leaders, on how to teach the delicate subject to students. Meanwhile, Senator Pia Cayetano defended the teaching of reproductive health in schools saying this promotes the “general well-being and health of the people.” Buwahyahman described the Church opposition to sex education as “a kind of medieval thinking that promotes ignorance rather than enlightenment.’’ One wife says “Pornography makes women feel used and men controlled.” Debra Evans agrees – author of the Christian Woman’s guide to Sexuality. “Erotica and porn depersonalize sex by removing it from the purpose for which it was created, treating people as sexual objects and emphasizing parts of the body over the person’s intrinsic worth and value.” This is a story about a girl with a painful premarital sex experience, "Jennifer was seventeen when she gave her virginity to Brian, the love of her life. One month later she developed painful blisters around her sexual area.

She was devastated when her doctor told her she had herpes. By passing this infection on, Brian has made it possible for Jennifer to join the ranks of twenty million other Americans who have herpes, a sexually transmitted disease. This is not the only disease that Jennifer lives with though. She experiences great emotional pain, especially guilt for the last three years". The world is plagued with over thirty-nine sexually transmitted diseases. "Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) infect three million young adults annually, out of Americas total of twelve million sexually active youths". These dangers should be painfully obvious to many of today’s youth. "Among fourteen to twenty -year -olds Chlamydia is the most common STD." Chlamydia has no obvious symptoms and can even cause infertility if left untreated. "Up to twenty -nine percent of sexually active adolescent girls have been found to be infected with Chlamydia." Premarital sex is riddled with many emotional problems and mental consequences. After premarital sex, there is a feeling of disappointment and regret over lost of virginity. So many people say, “I wish I had waited.” Confusion is another emotional effect of premarital sex. This often comes from being ignorant of the differences between lust and true love. The best models who can teach teenagers are the parents. This type of education should start at home. When parents fail to do so, the risk is their child would ask for and receive answers from people- people whose view of sex and sexuality may not be accurate or morally compatible with their values. Next is at school, high school students should get adequate knowledge from their

teachers regarding sex education. (Example, making sex education a curriculum in school. One reason teenagers should wait to have sex is due to their moral and religious views. In the rules of the Catholic Church, "premarital sex and any physical activity that causes the man or woman to be sexually stimulated, is inappropriate before marriage". Sex should be for the purpose of reproduction and nothing else. According to the Catholic Church, reproduction is the main purpose of sexual intercourse. First Corinthians chapter six; verse thirteen states, "Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord, the Lord for the body.” Corinthians chapter six, verse thirteen implies, "God wants you to be Holy and pure, and to keep clear of all sexual sin so that each of you will marry in holiness and honor – not in lustful passion as the heathen do, in their ignorance of God and his ways." In fact God sees premarital sex as an extreme sin. In Biblical times any married woman who had been proven to have had premarital sex, was stoned to death at the door of her father. This is man’s understanding of God’s view on fornication. Hebrews chapter thirteen, verse four states, "Let marriage be honored among all and the marriage bed be kept undefiled, for God will judge the immoral and adulterers" God knew many people would engage in premarital sex, for this reason He imposed rules to keep us from consequences. Christian religions have very strict teachings of abstinence.

Hence, it is ironic that, "Catholics are engaging in premarital sex more than any other group of single Americans". The Church teaches us that when one has sex with another, they become one with them in spirit. People who have many sexual partners before marriage still have "soul ties" to other people besides their spouse. Soul ties meaning, encountering true love and the feel to never let one be alone. In Genesis 2:24, it says that “A man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave to his wife; and they shall become one flesh”. Despite these teachings, "only seventeen percent of all Catholics think that premarital sex is wrong," This indicates that personal beliefs are stronger than religious beliefs.

THE PROBLEM Statement of the Problem This research is conducted to determine the perception of the 3rd and 4th year students of the University of San Jose-Recoletos in Basak Campus on premarital sex. Specifically, this study answers the following sub-problems; •

What are the perceptions of 3rd year and 4th year students of PreMarital Sex?

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How can sex education help students become aware of premarital sex?

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What factors affect the students’ perception of sex?

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Where do the students get their knowledge of sex?

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What proposed effective program can be recommended for the high school students?

Significance of the Study The study of the Effects of Sex Education among High School Students on Premarital Sex will benefit the following: High School Students: This study’s purpose is to lessen the delinquency of the high school students which are in the midst of teenage hood when it comes to the said topic. This study will give them social awareness of what has really been going on in the society today. Administration: This study is conducted to answer the questions of the higher authorities which are partially solved. They will be aware of the effects of their symposiums and orientations that they are giving the students on the said topic on the High School students and so to improve their ways of teaching if ever their approach is not effective.

Parents: Being the first teachers of their children on the said topic, Parents can think of ways on what kind of approach they would give their children as guidance in making these sexuality decisions. This can also help the parents have a sense of trust for their children which can result to a much more open relationship with each other. Country: As we all know, our dear motherland, the Philippines is faced with many problems these days and one of which is overpopulation. When teenagers become aware of these socio-economical issues, they can help lessen the population or even improve our economic status when they make the right decisions for the future our country belongs to them. Future Researchers: This study will benefit the future researchers by the results it will give. The results of the study will help the future researchers to enhance their analysis of the situation wherein premarital sex is involved. They will be able to give accurate information about the premarital sex and its causes and effects. They will be aware of the extent of the social issue that is happening nowadays, especially in their homes, schools and in the community.

Research Methodology This study uses descriptive normative method of research. Research Environment

The University of San Jose – Recoletos High School Department is located at the 3rd and 4th floor of the Our Lady of Consolation Building in the Basak Campus. It is where we will conduct our study regarding the students’ capability to cope with academic failures. The University of San Jose – Recoletos was formally known as Colegio de San Jose– Recoletos when it was found on 1947. Its Basak Campus was bought during the 1980’s and then built the new building for the grade and high schools, the Recoletos Coliseum, Open Gymnasium, and the Pope John Paul II Retreat House. Since the creation of the institution, the school’s president and directors are comprised of priests. The schools vision is to be a leading Augustinian Recollect Educational Institution committed to Quality Christian Community- Oriented Education in the Philippines and its mission is to provide Catholic Education for the holistic formation of graduates prepared to meet the needs and challenges of the local and global community. One of its goals is to implement dynamic programs that imbue students with Christian values, develop their social and ecological awareness, enhance their technological and global knowledge, and nurture their love for the arts and humanities. The number of high school students who enrolled this school year 2009 – 2010 is 1, 532. It is composed of 739 girls and 793 boys. This school year, all of the year levels have an Our Lady of Mount Carmel section. Most girls

are still on the 4th floor and most boys are still in the 3rd floor of the Our Lady of Consolation Building. The high school department has a new school principal and she is none other than, Mrs. Rosalinda Enario. She used to be a subject area chairman and an English 1 teacher. The students still have eight subjects but most of the teachers last school year resigned due to their personal reasons and that is why there is a new set of teachers that were hired by the administration. Research Respondents The respondents of the study were the eighty purposively chosen High School students out of the Josenian High School Students population. Table 1 The Respondents Year Level

No. of Respondents

Percentage

Third Year

80

60%

Fourth Year

70

40 %

Total

150

100%

Research Instruments The researchers made use of a self – made survey questionnaire to gather data from the chosen respondents. It consists of three tables with ten questions each, and eight questions that are answerable by yes or no and

multiple answer. The categories in three tables are strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, and strongly disagree by using the Likert scale. Research Procedures Gathering of Data The data are gathered through test and survey questionnaire. The researchers conducted the survey to all the year levels in the High School Department. The questionnaires were distributed evenly to researchers first to have equal participation and then the researchers distributed the questionnaires to the respondents. The researchers chose random respondents per section. The respondents in the 3rd year and 4th levels are composed of 75 girls and 75 boys. Most questionnaires were collected right after the respondents answered and some were collected the day after the distribution on the student’s break time. The researchers made it to a point that the respondents will answer the questionnaire honestly and sincerely. Treatment of Data The data gathered were treated using the following formula/formulae: Weighted mean (Degree of Intensity) µ = ∑Fx N

Where: µ = weighted mean ∑ = sum of F = frequency x = weight N = no. of respondents Interpretation: 5 options = 0.80 (interval) Where: 5–1=4 4÷ 5 = 0.80

Percentage % = F x 100 N Where: F = frequency

-N = no. of respondents To interpret the data, the following hypothetical mean range is used: Hypothetical Mean Range

Classification

4.21-5.00

Strongly Agree

3.41-4.20

Agree

2.61-3.40

Neutral

1.81-2.60

Disagree

1.00-1.80

Strongly Disagree

Definition of key terms Sexual Intercourse – a joining of the sexual organs of a male and a female human being. Sex Education – a subject intended or aims to inform its audience of the purpose and the morality of sex in a scientific and biological point of view. Premarital Sex – is a sexual intercourse done by two individuals who are not married; is an act that is considered unholy by the church.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases – is an illness that has a significant probability of transmission by means of sexual contact. Sexuality – the state or quality of being sexual or having interest with sex. Contraceptives – a device or object used intentionally in preventing fertilization.

Organization of the Study In Chapter I, the rationale of the study, theoretical background, and Conceptual framework are all found in the introduction. The statement of the problem, hypothesis, and significance of the study are under the problem and its scope. The research environment, research respondents, research instruments, and research procedures, which are composed of data gathering and statistical treatment of data, are under the research methodology. Other parts of this chapter include the definition of terms and the organization of the study.

CHAPTER II PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA Chapter 2 reveals the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data gathered by the researchers. This is done on the consecutive order of the

researcher’s sub-problems. The 150 subjects of this study, who ranged from 14 - 18 years old, went through different questions to be answered. The instrument used was the survey questionnaires.

Table 2 Factors affecting one’s perception on Pre – Marital Sex.

Table 2 shows the factors affecting one’s idea about Pre – Marital Sex. Variables

Options

4th Year

3rd Year

Students

Students

F

%

F

%

Total

Total

Frequency

Percentage

Ranking

Friends

43

25.90

42

19.44

85

22.25

2nd

Family

10

6.02

14

6.48

24

6.28

5th

Internet

45

27.11

67

31.02

112

29.32

1st

Magazine

27

16.27

38

17.59

65

17

4th

31

18.67

41

18.98

72

18.85

3rd

Radios

5

3.0

9

4.17

14

3.66

6th

Self

1

0.6

1

.46

2

.52

7th

Movies

1

0.6

1

.46

2

.52

7th

School

1

0.6

1

.46

2

.52

7th

CLF

1

0.6

1

.46

2

.52

7th

Teachers

1

0.6

1

.46

2

.52

7th

Total

166

216

100%

382

100

s Televisio ns

teachers

100%

It clearly shows the mediums in affecting or changing one’s perception about Pre – Marital Sex. It shows that the majority of the 3rd and 4th year students get their ideas about Pre – Marital Sex from the internet and from their friends.

The result shows that teenagers right need proper education about Pre – Marital Sex and this agrees to what Senator Pia Cayetano said, “Reproductive health in schools promotes the general well-being and health of the people.”

Table 3 People responsible in giving Sex Education Variables

4th Year

3rd Year

Students

Students

F

%

F

%

Total

Total

Frequenc

Percentage

Rankin g

y

Friends

9

5.08

13

5.94

22

5.55

6th

Family

43

24.2

51

23.2

94

23.74

2nd

100

25.25

1st

61

15.40

4th

63

15.91

3rd

56

14.14

5th

396

100

9 Teachers

45

25.4

9 55

2 School

26

Administrat

14.6

25.1 1

35

9

15.9 8

ors Guidance

31

Counsellors Medical

32

1 23

Figures Total

17.5

12.9

14.6 1

33

9

15.0 7

17

100

21

100

7

%

9

%

Table 3 in question number 2 clearly shows the people who should be responsible and should have commitment in giving sex education. Table 3 also shows that the 3rd and 4th year students wants their teachers should be the one who should be giving sex education rather than gaining information from their friends.

The results from the table agreed with the Department of Health of Florida have to say, “high school students should get adequate knowledge from their teachers regarding sex education.

Table 4 The Perceptions of the Respondents on Moral Aspect 3rd Year Items

µ

Interpretati on

4th Year µ

Interpretatio n

1. We should promote “abstinence until marriage” or sex until marriage.

4.3 4

Strongly agree

4.0 6

Agree

2. Premarital Sex is the right thing to do.

2.0 9

Disagree

1.8

Strongly Disagree

3. Premarital Sex is morally wrong.

3.6 1

Agree

3.9 2

Agree

4. Pornography counts as sex education.

3.1 9

Neutral

3.0 8

Neutral

5. Hollywood movies are promoting good impressions about sex.

3.5 2

Agree

3.0 3

Neutral

6. Teenagers right now value their moral and sexual purity.

3.0 6

Neutral

3.4 2

Agree

7. My religion hinders me in committing premarital sex.

3.3 9

Neutral

4.0 4

Agree

8. Having premarital sex injures the dignity of a person.

3.7 1

Agree

3.7 5

Agree

9. I consider premarital sex as unavoidable since God designs us to recreate

3.6 8

Agree

3.4 4

Agree

10. Premarital Sex is for reproduction purpose only.

3.0 6

Neutral

2.5 7

Disagree

Table 4 reveals the moral aspect of the 3rd year and 4th year students. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 4.34 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year students strongly agreed that we should promote “abstinence until marriage” or sex until marriage. The weighted mean for the 4th year is 4.06 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that we should promote “abstinence until marriage” or sex until marriage.

The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 2.09 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year disagreed that premarital Sex is the right thing to do, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 1.8 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students disagreed that premarital sex is the right thing to do. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.61 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year agreed that premarital sex is morally wrong, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.92 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that premarital sex is morally wrong. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.19 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.08 which the statistics reveals that both parties are neutral that Pornography counts as sex education. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.52 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year agreed that Hollywood movies are promoting good impressions about sex, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.03 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students are neutral about Hollywood movies are promoting good impressions about sex, The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.06 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year are neutral about teenagers right now value their moral and sexual purity, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.14 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that teenagers right now value their moral and sexual purity.

The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.09 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year are neutral about their religion hinders them in committing premarital sex, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 4.04 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that their religion hinders them in committing premarital sex. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.71 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year agreed that having premarital sex injures the dignity of a person, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.75 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that having premarital sex injures the dignity of a person. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.68 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year agreed that they consider premarital sex as avoidable since God designs us to recreate, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.44 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that they consider premarital sex as avoidable since God designs us to recreate. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.06 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year are neutral about Premarital Sex is for reproduction purpose only, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 2.57 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed

that they consider premarital sex as

avoidable since God designs us to recreate.

The highest weighted mean for the third year students is 4.34 which show that the respondents have strongly agreed on the “abstinence until marriage”. While the highest weighted mean for the fourth year students is 4.06 which show that the respondents agreed on the “abstinence until marriage”. The studies show that the teenagers right now value their sexual purity. They also believe that having premarital sex is not a right thing to do. This study opposes the concept of Kristie A. Klusaw that teenagers are not waiting to get married to have sex. This also counters the concept of Kristie A. Klusaw that Premarital Sex is a huge problem in the society today. Table 5 The Perceptions of the Respondents on Mental & Emotional Aspect 3rd Year Items

4th Year

µ

Interpretati on

µ

Interpretati on

1. Engaging in Pre-Marital Sex makes me feel more mature.

2.5 9

Disagree

2.4 8

Disagree

2. Teenagers are ready to face the consequences after having Pre-Marital Sex.

2.5 1

Disagree

2.3

Disagree

3. Teenagers right now find Pre-Marital Sex as a way of rebellion.

2.8 4

Neutral

4.2 4

Strongly Agree

4. Sex Education ignites my knowledge about Pre-Marital Sex.

3.6 3

Agree

3.5 5

Agree

5. Pre-Marital Sex can trigger more responsibilities afterwards.

3.5 8

Agree

3.6 7

Agree

6. There is love when teenagers engage in Pre-Marital Sex.

2.3

Disagree

2.6 8

Neutral

7. Sex Education will help in making right decisions in the future about PreMarital Sex.

3.3 9

Neutral

4.0 4

Agree

8. I am at the right age to know more about Pre-Marital Sex.

3.4 4

Agree

3.8

Agree

9. Teenagers right now manifest more openness and freedom in sexual matters.

3.6 9

Agree

3.4 4

Agree

10. Sex Education can ignite curiosity of the teenagers.

3.0

Neutral

2.5 7

Disagree

6

Table 5 reveals the mental and emotional aspect of the 3rd year and 4th year students. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 2.59 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year students disagreed that Engaging in Pre-Marital Sex makes them feel more mature. The weighted mean for the 4th year is 2.48 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that engaging in pre-marital sex makes them feel more mature. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 2.5 which the statistics shows that the 3rd

year

students

disagree

that

Teenagers

are

ready

to

face

the

consequences after having Pre-Marital Sex. The weighted mean for the 4th year is 2.3which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that teenagers are ready to face the consequences after having Pre-Marital Sex.

The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 2.83 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year neutral Teenagers right now find Pre-Marital Sex as a way of rebellion, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 4.24 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students strongly agreed that teenagers right now find Pre-Marital sex as a way of rebellion. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.63 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.55 which the statistics reveals that both parties agreed that sex Education ignites my knowledge about Pre-Marital Sex. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 2.3 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year disagree that there is love when teenagers engage in Pre-Marital Sex., while the weighted mean for 4th year is 2.68 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students are neutral that there is love when teenagers engage in Pre-Marital Sex. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.39 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year are neutral about Sex Education will help in making right decisions in the future about Pre-Marital Sex, while the weighted mean for 4 th year is 4.04 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that Sex Education will help in making right decisions in the future about PreMarital Sex. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.44 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.8 which the statistics reveals that both parties agreed that

Teenagers right now manifest more openness and freedom in sexual matters. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.69 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.44 which the statistics reveals that both parties agreed that they are at the right age to know more about Pre-Marital Sex. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.06 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year are neutral about Sex Education can ignite curiosity of the teenagers, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 2.57 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students disagreed that Sex Education can ignite curiosity of the teenagers. The highest weighted mean for the third year students is 3.69 which show that the respondents have agreed on that Teenagers right now manifest more openness and freedom in sexual matters. While the highest weighted mean for the fourth year students is 4.24 which show that they strongly agree that the respondents agree on Teenagers right now find PreMarital Sex as a way of rebellion.

Table 6 The Perceptions of the Respondents on Social Aspect 3rd Year Items 1. Condoms and contraceptives are promoting Pre-Marital Sex.

4th Year

µ

Interpretati on

µ

Interpretatio n

3.3

Neutral

4.0

Agree

Agree

3.7

Agree

Disagree

2.4

Disagree

8 2. Sex Education lessens the tendency of having early pregnancies.

3.8 6

3. Engaging in Pre-Marital Sex will make me more popular.

2.4 4

4. Sex Education should be taught to high school students.

4.2

5 Strongly Agree

2.2 1

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

3.2

Neutral

Disagree

2.2

Disagree

4 5. Pre-Marital Sex is socially acceptable.

2.5 1

6. Engaging in premarital sex help me escape my problems.

2.0

3 7. Pre-Marital Sex is the only way my crush/love one will notice me.

3.6

2 Agree

3.9

Agree

Disagree

2.5

Disagree

1 8. Premarital sex is okay as long the female doesn’t get pregnant.

2.4 4

9. Premarital sex degrades and manipulates a teenager’s life.

3.8

8 Agree

4 10. Premarital sex promotes unwanted pregnancies and societal disdain.

3.6

3.9

Agree

3 Agree

4

3.8

Agree

2

Table 6 reveals the mental and emotional aspect of the 3rd year and 4th year students. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.38 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year students neutral on Condoms and contraceptives are promoting Pre-Marital Sex. The weighted mean for the 4th year is 4.0 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students agreed that condoms and contraceptives are promoting Pre-Marital Sex. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.86 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.7 which the statistics reveals that both parties agreed that Sex Education lessens the tendency of having early pregnancies. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.63 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.55 which the statistics reveals that both parties agreed that Sex Education ignites my knowledge about Pre-Marital Sex.

The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 4.24 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year disagree Sex Education should be taught to high school students., while the weighted mean for 4th year is 2.21 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students strongly disagreed that

Sex Education

should be taught to high school students. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 2.51 which the statistics shows that the 3rd year disagree that there is Pre-Marital Sex is socially acceptable, while the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.2 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students strongly agreed about that Pre-Marital Sex is socially acceptable. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 2.03 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 2.22 which the statistics reveals that both parties disagreed that Engaging in premarital sex help me escape my problems. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.61 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.9 which the statistics reveals that both parties agreed that PreMarital Sex is the only way my crush/love one will notice me. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 2.44 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 2.58 which the statistics reveals that both parties agreed that Premarital sex is okay as long the female doesn’t get pregnant.

The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.84 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.93 which the statistics reveals that both parties agreed that premarital sex degrades and manipulates a teenager’s life. The weighted mean for the 3rd year is 3.64 and the weighted mean for 4th year is 3.82 which the statistics reveals that both parties disagreed premarital sex promotes unwanted pregnancies and societal disdain. The highest weighted mean for the third year students is 4.24which show that the respondents have agreed on that Sex Education should be taught to high school students.. While the highest weighted mean for the fourth year students is 4.0 which the statistics shows that the 4th year students are agree about Condoms and contraceptives are promoting PreMarital Sex. Chapter III Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations This study was conducted to determine the Perceptions of 3rd and 4th year students on Pre – Marital Sex. One hundred fifty High School Students were chosen as respondents of the Study. The descriptive normative method of research was utilized and normative survey technique was used for gathering data. The questionnaire served as the instrument for collecting data. The inquiry was conducted during the school year 2009-2010. Random sampling was used.

Summary of Findings: 1. What are the perceptions of 3rd year and 4th year students of PreMarital Sex? High school students see sex as something sacred and they choose to wait until marriage to engage in sex. They know engaging into premarital sex is morally wrong and can trigger more consequences afterwards. 2. How can sex education help students become aware of premarital sex? Sex education can help raise awareness of the student regarding on the dangers of Pre – Marital Sex. It is in sex education that students learn about the do’s and don’ts in sexual matters. CLF classes also help in educating the students’ morals about sex. 3. What factors affect the students’ perception of sex? The highest percentage affecting ones perception on sex is the internet next is their friends and family. Other reasons are Television, Magazines, Radios, Movies, their Schools, CLF teachers, Teachers and even their selves. 4. Where do the students get their knowledge of sex?

Based on our results, students nowadays get their information and knowledge about sex mostly on media. They also get information from their friends who are about their age. The study even shows the promoting of certain Hollywood movies are making the teenagers even more curious about Pre-Marital Sex.

5. What proposed effective program can be recommended for the high school students? The researchers suggest that the high school students be involved to develop a closer relationship with their families, teachers and to God by joining in a whole day recollection with the concerned persons. Conclusion: It has been found out that both the 3rd year and 4th year students are one in seeing Sex Education can play a vital role among high school students for they believe through the teaching of sex education, it can make the teenagers know the proper do’s and don’ts of sexual matters. Our study also shows that the teachers are the people whom students would want to conduct Sex Education with them. The presence of the internet is the highest factor of affecting the perceptions of teenagers nowadays to sex. Mostly, the media is the source of the students’ growing knowledge of sex. The school

can help the students by promoting and teaching the proper do’s and don’ts of sex and its matters. Recommendations: Based on the findings, the researchers recommend that the: •

Teachers give more comprehensive sex education on Pre – Marital Sex because students want their teachers will be the one giving them sex education.

•

The School’s Guidance Counsellors give at least 2 talks every year to remind the students about the dangers of Pre – Marital Sex especially for the graduating students.

•

Parents talk to their children if ever they troubled with sexual matters for it is their obligation to be the first teachers of sex and sexuality to their children.

•

Future Researchers focus next time not only on the perceptions of the high school students on Pre-Marital Sex but on the effectiveness of Sex Education to high school students .

CHAPTER IV

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE COPING MECHANISMS FOR 3rd and 4th YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENTITLED “TEENAGERS SEXUALITY: HOW TO BE INVOLVED”

PROGRAM TITLE The program is entitled “Right People to be involved in the Development of Teenager’s Sexuality” Rationale The recent findings of this study generally depicts that 3rd year and 4th year students are getting more conscious sexually. It is for this reason and purpose that proposed Effective Coping Mechanisms is designed for the respondents. Program Goal This proposed Effective Coping Mechanisms is designed in order to provide the students the knowledge of sexual matters that surround teenagers nowadays and the skills on accepting it in a proper way. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

As presented in table 1 as the database of the proposal program , the proposed design is consist of the two activities. The recollection will be participated in by the 80 selected third year students and 70 selected fourth year students .The following schedule will be arranged.

Table 7 Data Base for the Proposed Effective Coping Mechanisms Focu s

Table no. and Page no.

Item

1

Table 5 Item #3

2

Table 6 Item #7

3rd year

4th year

Recommend ed effective coping mechanism

Mean Interpretatio n

Mean Interpretatio n

Teenagers right now find PreMarital Sex as a way of rebellion

2.84 Neutral

4.24 Strongly Agree

“How Close are Teenagers to their Parents?”

Pre-Marital Sex is the only way my crush/love one will notice me

3.61 Agree

3.9 Agree

Talk about the Dangers of Pre-Marital Sex by Dr. Ruben

3

Table 4 Item #10

Pre-Marital Sex is for reproductio n purpose only

3.06 Neutral

2.57 Disagree

Religous Talk by Fr. Jay Parilla on Premarital Sex

General Objectives of the Program After the implementation of the effective coping mechanisms in one day, the third year and fourth year high school students shall have been knowledgeable of the sexual matters that surround them.

Program Content Activity 1: Religous Talk by Fr. Jay Parilla on Premarital Sex This activity will let students understand what really premarital sex in according to the Bible. It will also help the students assess themselves with what is the reality and the truth of premarital sex. Activity 2: Group Sharing with Teachers The second activity will help students become even closer to their teachers. It aims to effectively make the students more comfortable with their teachers for they can help the students a lot with their knowing more about Pre-marital Sex being one of their formators.

Activity 3: Talk by Dr. Ruben Leong Escarda M.D about the dangers of Premarital Sex. This activity will let students know about the dangers of premarital sex to our body. It aims to talk about its ill effects, emotionally, mentally, physically and psychologically. Activity 4: Game: “How Close Are Teenagers to their Parents?” This activity will help us asses the closeness of the teenagers nowadays to their parents. It aims to close the widening gap of the teenagers to their parents. Terminal Performance Objectives At the end of a whole activity, the participants shall have: a. Understand the truth about Pre-Marital Sex b. Developed a closer relationship to Family and Teachers c. Valued their sexual purity B. Time – Frame: Whole Day C. Program of Activities

7:00 -7:30 AM 7:30-8:00 AM 8:00-8:15 AM 8:15-8:30 AM

Registration Prayer/Paraliturgy Welcome Address by Mrs. Nera Puyo Ice Breaker

8:30-9:30 AM 9:30-10:00

Talk about Pre - Marital Sex by Fr. Jay Parilla

AM 10:00-10:30

Break

AM 10:30-11:30

Ice Breaker

AM 11:30-1:00

Group sharing with Teachers

PM

Lunch Break Talk about the Dangers of Premarital Sex by Dr.

1:00-2:00 PM

Ruben Leong Escarda M.D Game: “How Close Are Teenagers to their

2:00-3:00 PM 3:00-3:30 PM 3:30-5:00 PM 5:00-6:00 PM 6:00 - 6:30

Parents?” Break Recollection Holy Mass

PM Homebound D. Wrap-up/Open Forum/Giving of Certificates E. Program Evaluation RESOURCES NEEDED AND BUDGET The following human, material, facilities and environmental resources are required for the implementations of the program. I. Venue: Don Bosco Seminary, Lawaan Talisay City II. Human Resources

Priests and Doctors that knows about Premarital sex from University of San Jose – Recoletos. III. Budget Allocation

Materials-------------------------------------

P 1,500.00

Programme, Manila paper, Pentel Pens, and etc. Meals------------------------------------------

P 1,000.00

Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner of the Resource Speakers Resource Speaker --------------------------

P 4,000.00

Fee for the Retreat House------------------

P 5,000.00

Miscellaneous --------------------- ---------

P 1,000.00

GRAND TOTAL ----------------

P12,500.00

Bibliography

“Sex and Love for Grownups: A No-Nonsense Guide to a life of Passion” by Sallie Foley Christian Morality & You by James Finley and Michael Pennock