Department of Education

Schools Division Office- Pasay City

Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

RESEARCH TITLE:

THE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

Submitted by: Nollen, Jhasmine B.

Cammayo, Jovelyn
Cervantes John Edmark
Lewis, Cassandra
Aragones, Francis

Submitted to:
Mr. Danilo Oclares Jr.

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Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

The purpose of this study was to explore the acceptance of the LGBTQ+
Community of Kalayaan National High School. The study also sought an explanation
as to why the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Community is insufficient. This is not an
intervention study and, although some students may have improved their acceptance.
And focus on the equality of all human races.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This research study aims to find out the level of Acceptance of the
LGBTQ+ Community of Kalayaan National High School, Senior High Students
during the school year 2020-2021
Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the Kalayaan National High School students when they
grouped according to the following variables:
a. Age
b. Sex
c. Grade level
2. What is the level of acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Community of Kalayaan National High
School students when they are grouped according to variables and when taken as a whole?
a. Age
b. Sex
c. Grade level

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Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

This is qualitative research, which aims to prove the acceptance or rejection of
Kalayaan National High School on the LGBTQ+ community.
This study is limited to the junior high and senior high school students of
Kalayaan National High School, enrolled in the school year 2020-2021. The
participants of this study are the 20 students that will serve as the sample taken from
the total population of Kalayaan National High School Students that enrolled in the
school year 2020-2021.
This study did not intend to provide a conclusive answer nor did it attempt to
go beyond the population drawn for this investigation. Hence the findings of this
study may not hold for similar studies to variation in population, instruments, and
research design used.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study is beneficial to the following individuals or groups of people:

LGBTQ+ Community- The study aims to support each LGBTQ+ member
in developing their self-assurance for they are also part of the society. This will serve
as a medium to inform them about the rights that will serve as the voice of the
community itself. In addition, the study will work as an instrument to prove that
everyone is equal despite their views and opinions. The study is useful for them to
cope up with the criticisms that they acquire from various institutions.
Parents- They are the first to witness the struggles of their children. The
study is beneficial to parents because this will provide them with a better
understanding of their point of view. This will allow them to determine ways that
could aid the damages scarred on their children’s life. Having enough knowledge of
the acceptance of LGBTQ+ could lead to direct improvement concerning parent and
child relationships. This study will hand off direct satisfaction to parents in securing
the safety of their children from the people who are against it.
KNHSians Students- The study is beneficial to students for them to
formulate ways in accepting the LGBTQ+ community based on the persuasions

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Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

derived. This study could also help students to voice out their perspectives about the
LGBTQ+ community whether it is acceptable or not in society.
Researchers- They are the ones who are responsible for providing sufficient
information about the given topic. It is beneficial for them for it will give further
knowledge and understanding about the LGBTQ+ community. As for the researchers
themselves, they can determine the reasons behind their preferred sexuality.
Future Researchers- The study is helpful especially to those future
researchers that are planning to conduct research with indistinguishable intention.
This can deliver data that could guard them, specifically if their chosen topic is
similarly in line with it. As for the future researchers, they will have a basis for their
study in the LGBTQ+ community that they could include in their Review of Related
Literature (RRL).

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

There is an outgrowing number of LGBTQ+ community members today, and
through thorough research, it is important to keep in mind that there are only limited
studies and articles available. This chapter provides relevant and accurate sources of
literature to develop knowledge on the topic. It also presents pieces of evidence to
support the thesis. Furthermore, it includes the ideas, conclusions, and methodologies
which helps in familiarizing the contents of the study. Lastly, it aims to identify,
criticize and synthesize the different sources in order to further understand the
acceptance of the community by the respondents.

Researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a study entitled,

"Inside-out: A report on the Experience's of Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals in
America and the Public's Views on Issues and Advice Related to Sexual Orientation".
This study consists of two national public opinion surveys: one, to gather information
on the experiences of self-identified lesbians, gays, and bisexuals: and the second to
gauge the general public's attitudes towards this group and their views on key policy
issues related to sexual orientation. It was conducted to determine where the public
really stands. Researchers found out that a large majority of self-identified lesbians,

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gays, and bisexuals believe that there are more acceptances today compared to a few
years ago. One-third of their respondents say that their family or a family member has
refused to accept them. According to the research, lesbians are more likely to report
not having been accepted by their families. It was found out that majority of the
general public reports knowing someone who is gay, lesbian, or bisexual believes that
there is more acceptance of lesbians and gays today compared to a few years ago.
Most say that greater acceptance is either good for the country or does not matter one
way or the other. The majority also believes that homosexual behavior is a normal
part of some people's sexuality. Individuals aging 65 and above; those with a high
school education or less, and those who do not have lesbian and gay co-workers,
friends or family members are least likely to have accepting attitudes towards lesbians,
gays, and bisexuals. Religious affiliation also has a significant effect on attitudes and
levels of acceptance. Overall, the public is increasingly accepting gays and lesbians in
society (UKEssays, 2015).

In a study by Eric Juan Manalastas and Gregorio E.H Del Pilar of the
University of the Philippines, Diliman entitled, “Filipino Attitudes toward Lesbians
and Gay Men: Secondary Analysis of 1996 and 2001 National Survey Data” they
stated four domains of heterosexist attitudes using factor analysis-
Condemnation/tolerance, Morality, Contact, and Stereotypes.
Condemnation/tolerance refers to the attitudes toward lesbian/gay individuals.
Morality believes that being gay/lesbian is immoral and threatens the social order.
Contract means the attitudes towards interpersonal contact with someone who is
lesbian or gay. Stereotypes consist of beliefs about the characteristics of lesbians and
gay men. They also discovered significant interactions between these components and
other variables such as gender respondent and gender target. An example was how
male respondents held more negative attitudes across all factors except on Stereotypes
than did women. Their results also showed that men rated gay men more negatively
than they rated lesbian; in contrast, women rated gay men and lesbians similarly on
almost all dimensions except on Contact, where women’s attitudes became
particularly negative.The acceptance for the LGBTQ+ has been improving throughout

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the years. People have been more open-minded about their presence in society. As
shown in the results of the study of the researchers at Kaiser Family Foundation, the
majority of the population has developed a positive outlook towards the LGBTQ+
community. However, one-third of the respondents said that their family or a family
member refused to acknowledge them due to their gender identity and sexual
orientation. It was also proven that one’s age group, educational attainment, and
religious beliefs greatly affect one’s perspective regarding lesbians, gays, bisexuals,
and the like. Also knowing someone who is a part of this increasingly growing part of
the population opens them to the realities beyond the small corners of the society that
still discriminate and belittle the LGBTQ+ community. The fight for equality is still
in a long run, but it is undeniably true that society has been making progress when it
comes to this issue.

Based on the study of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence(NRCDV)

it is deeply explained that the people who identify as “lesbian” or “gay” usually have
primary intimate relationships with partners of their gender and people who identify
as “bisexual” usually have primary intimate relationships with partners of the same or
different genders. This direction of a person’s sexual attraction is considered a sexual
orientation.“Trans”, on the other hand, is not a sexual orientation, it is a gender
identity. Gender identity involves all the ways individuals experience themselves as
being female, male, or something else. It is also said in this study that trans has
become an umbrella term for people who experience the gender they identify with as
different from the biological gender they were born with, or who in some way
transgress the restrictive gender boundaries and expectations of the dominant culture.
Trans people may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, heterosexual, or something else.
Therefore, the descriptors “same-gender” and “gender-variant,” used with the term
“relationship,” means intimate relationships between and with people who identify as
lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans. According to this study, homophobia is a cultural
construct, not a phobia in the clinical sense. It is a combination of at least three deeply
ingrained prejudices: a general mistrust and dislike of difference, an aversion to same-
gender sexual activity, and an aversion to people who appear to blur or violate

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Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

traditional gender roles. The expressions of homophobia differ depending on the

degree and type of prejudice held, and range from personal discomfort to outright
violence to systematic institutional discrimination against those perceived to be non-
heterosexual or defying gender norms. And to understand the meaning of
heterosexism, in this study they found out that the cultural assumption is that
everyone is heterosexual and that it is the “correct” way to be. It perpetuates the idea
that people who are not heterosexual are somehow unnatural or at least less important
and are perhaps responsible for their oppression. The cultural assumption of universal
heterosexuality bestows privileges on those assumed to be heterosexual while
rendering invisible or punishing those who are not. They gave an example, stated that
many information forms give only the options of married, divorced, or single to
define relationship status, refusing to acknowledge same-gender or gender-variant
relationships. Men holding hands or kissing in public is considered a flagrant display
of sexuality (and maybe risking open attack), but there is no such censure of public
displays of affection by a heterosexual couple

This research study is presented for all tutors that should guide learners for
example LGBT individuals through the concepts of equality, diversity, and rights
concerning health and social care. It is suggested that group discussion would be
useful in identifying perceptions of difference in society and the value of diversity
that the nature of difference brings. The value of diversity presented by this article
could be highlighted and demonstrated by presenting the group with some examples
of the various contributions made by different cultures, for example, the music, food,
literature, and art that enrich our society. To contextualize issues of equality, diversity,
and rights they said that the knowledge and experience of guest speakers could be
utilized. It is explained, when a member or leaders could address the relevant
information in terms of their job roles and professional experience or opinion.
Learners should be asked to generate a list of pertinent questions they would like to
ask concerning the learning outcomes of the topic. The values of care could be
considered through the use of case studies or possibly a guest speaker, such as a
psychologist or college counselor, who would be able to give real-life examples of
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Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

care values in practice in their day-to-day work. According to this article, to reflect on
their attitudes and prejudices learners could be sensitively encouraged, or those of
others that they may have experienced or observed. It is suggested to give learners an
insight into a discriminatory practice that can occur, news articles and documentary
programs could be used. This may be bullying on an individual level or the
inadequate provision of services on an institutional level. It is stated that learners
should be beguiled in discussing the differences between direct and indirect
discrimination, to appreciate the subtleties as well as the overt nature of
discrimination. Then, it is enumerated that case studies, scenarios, and role play
would provide learners with opportunities to explore the important factors relating to
discriminatory practice in health and social care. These delivery methods could be
implemented in a way that gives learners an insight into the wide-ranging effects of
discrimination on people who use services. It stated that learners should understand
how national initiatives can promote anti-discriminatory practice. Relevant
Legislation, regulation, codes of practice, policies, and procedures should be
introduced and reviewed to help learners understand the role the legal requirements
can play in supporting anti-discriminatory practice. These could include for example
confidentiality, equal opportunities, and health and safety policies. Policies can often
be found on the websites of local health, social care, or early year’s organizations, or
the school/college policies could be used to provide real examples.

According to this study, learners could be made aware of situations or

incidents whereby shortcomings have been detected by the regulatory and inspection
process, which then impacts health and social care provision. Ways of implementing
inspection report recommendations could be discussed in groups and then feedback to
the class. Case studies and role play could also be effective tools in emphasizing how
anti-discriminatory practice can be actively promoted.

A 2006 paper, shows the attitudes of college students toward LGBT

individuals. The results of the said research indicate that majors with a higher male
population tend to have a more heterosexist attitude toward the LGBT community,
compared with other majors overall (Johnson& Greeley, 2006). Johnson & Greenley
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Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

(2006) also stated that “The results are proven true since men have stronger feelings
about staying within their gender role boundaries, the reason of which is due to
historical factors, especially with the Feminist Theory.” In their research, they have
garnered excellent results showing the attitude of college students towards LGBT
individuals, which were gathered using the survey as the data collection instrument,
same with this research. However, differences include mostly in the results and the
methods. In their methods, participants were selected for each course. Unlike in this
research, participants were chosen from each class in the Accountancy and Business
Management (ABM) strand. With the data collection instrument, they included the
introduction of demographic and survey questions relating to the LGBTQ+ and their
course. The results, varies greatly with this research since their results focus more on
course for comparison rather than individual results of the ABM students, whereas in
this research, the collective attitude is being measured. Internal differences are
observed since no two studies are the same. Overall, the related study is excellent
since it has been able to collect targeted and expected results, which is one of the
factors making it suitable for this study. Other factors include: it is a recent study and
the nature and topic of the research.

A new Pew Research report revealed that around 73% of Filipinos think that
homosexuality should be accepted by society.

The survey, conducted in 2019, looked at how 38,000 people across 34

countries perceived homosexuality. The full question wording was: "Which one of
these comes closer to your opinion? 'Homosexuality should be accepted by society,' or
'Homosexuality should not be accepted by society.'"

When the same survey was conducted in 2013, the Philippines had the same
acceptance rate at 73%. It is the only participant country that did not change its
perception from 2013 to 2019.

While the acceptance rates in the Philippines were the same in 2013 and 2019,
more people in 2019 abstained from answering the question at 3%. People who said
they don't accept homosexuality was pegged at 24%.

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Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

In 2013, only 1% abstained and 26% said they do not accept homosexuality.
This means that there were fewer who said they were against homosexuality in 2019.

The 2013 and 2019 acceptance rates are higher than when the same survey
was conducted in 2002. Back then, 64% of Filipinos accepted homosexuality.

Filipinos with higher education expressed greater acceptance. However, even

those with less education yielded high acceptance rates.

In reviewing the history of LGBT advocacy in the Philippines, reference was

made to the early existence of transvestism and crossing gender in the 16th and 17th
century with the babaylan, their disappearance under Spanish colonialism, and the
emergence of different gender identities and sexual orientations in the 1960s. From
then, a gay culture rapidly evolved, although with stratification of identity and
communities with the adoption of a Western notion of “gay” by some, mostly
wealthier gay men, and the adoption of indigenous identity. Following the emergence
of gay literature and academic studies, the 90s saw the first demonstrations of political
activism with participation by LGBT communities and organizations in both LGBT-
specific marches (pride marches) and mainstream demonstrations such as
International Women’s Day and the 1994 march protesting the Value Added Tax. The
spread of HIV lead to the establishment of key organizations in the early 1990s, at the
same time as lesbian organizations were also founded. LGBT-related writing was
found in mainstream and community publications and the end of the decade saw the
first advocacy in the formal political realm with the formation of an LGBT lobby
group and the filing of an anti-discrimination bill. The new millennium saw the
expansion of LGBT organizations in both representation and activities, a rise in
LGBT media, and the formation of the LGBT political party Ang Ladlad. It was noted
that challenges for the LGBT movement include the lack of an umbrella organization,
lack of understanding within the LGBT community about SOGI concepts, and a lack
of unity due in part because of class differences. This is within the context of
continued social and political challenges for LGBT communities and individuals and
a lack of studies on LGBT rights in the Philippines. In reviewing LGBT rights in the
Philippines, it was noted that the Philippines is a signatory to many relevant
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international covenants promoting human rights, though LGBT rights are not always
supported by the state. Same-sex activity is not criminalized and sexual orientation is
mentioned in various laws. The most important issue in terms of law is considered the
lack of an anti-discrimination bill. Numerous proposals have been made since the 90s
without success. Proposed bills in 2013 related to establishing an LGBT desk in
police stations and allowing same-sex couples to jointly own property. In the absence
of national legislation, anti-discrimination ordinances at the level of local government
units and cities have been recently passed. Transgender people are not allowed to
legally change their identity, first name, and sex (intersex people are allowed to do
this). At the level of policy, there are both pro and anti-LGBT policies in various
offices, institutions, and private establishments. Positive policies include ordinances
against discrimination and gender-based violence and a code of ethics that promotes
the respect of diversity and promoting LGBT wellbeing. The negative policy relates
to the discharge from the military based on sexual orientation and barring entry to
nightclubs for cross-dressers. Cultural and social attitudes towards LGBT people are
complex, with signs of acceptance, particularly among the young, but questions of
whether that acceptance is based on LGBT Filipinos conforming to stereotypes and
occupational niches. At the same time, LGBT Filipinos are still being murdered with
28 LGBT-related killings in the first half of 2011. There is some LGBT representation
on television and other electronic media. Religion plays a major role in the lives of
Filipinos with the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church. This affects LGBT
people, though a survey suggests Filipinos are generally accepting of LGBT people,
even while the church opposes anti-discrimination policies and sometimes seeks to
influence public policy negatively. Christian “ex-gay” movements have a presence in
the Philippines. There are several churches established or led by the LGBT
community. There is a dearth of information on the influence of smaller religions on
LGBT people, and LGBT members of those churches.

The Philippines is considered a gay-friendly country. However, it is reported that

Filipino Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual (LGBT) community, especially
LGBT students are struggling with bullying and discrimination from families,

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communities, and schools. This paper aims to explore the works conducted by the
first Filipino student LGBT organization (UP Babaylan), major barriers experienced
by the organization, the challenges and problems faced by LGBT Filipino students,
and the possible solutions to address these issues. This is a qualitative study and 13
members of the ‘UP Babaylan’ were interviewed after getting written informed
consent. All the interviews were transcribed and thematically analyzed using NVivo
11. The findings of the study suggest that the organization has conducted several
activities, such as educating and sensitizing, coordinating with HIV clinics and other
organizations to help LGBT students, lobbying to pass the anti-discrimination bill,
and conducting UP Pride at the University of Philippines. The main barriers of the
organization were the poor support from the government along with the lack of
funding and workforce. The lack of legal protection, mental health issues, and
discrimination at different places were big challenges to Filipino LGBT students. The
religion was also not supportive towards LGBT and showed powerful influence on
many aspects, including education and politics. To address these issues, educating and
sensitizing more people, and engaging LGBT individuals into advocacy were mostly
expected. It is recommended to the government act positively to pass the ‘anti-
discrimination bill’ that was already prepared. Other several recommendations were
made for different stakeholders including the government, community, and
universities.

SYSTHESIS
The Philippines are the most number that has LGBTQ+ members in all
Southeast Asia. The Philippines has the most number of LGBTQ+ friendly in Asia,
though the Philippines has the most number of compliments the treat and
discrimination on them is very rampant. A lot of sexual discrimination, sexual
harassment is involved due to gender inequality. Community still discriminating the
members of LGBTQ+ some says it’s a sin, some says God did not create LGBTQ+.
When can society accept LGBTQ+?

As far as we’re concerned the Filipinos are one of the friendliest people on the
planet. Filipinos hospitality is a thing and it is very important to them. Every time we
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hang out with Filipino friends anywhere in the world, whether in London, Toronto, or
manila we always leave feeling loved and happy. They have that power and we adore
them for it.

The 2013 Pew Research Centre study. About society’s attitudes to

homosexuality around the world found that 73% of Filipinos felt that homosexuality
should be accepted, which was one of the highest. However, the Philippines is still
heavily influenced by the Catholic Church, with a large part of a society retaining
very backward conservative and homophobic views; hence the comparatively low
Spartacus rating of #95. Despite this, we strongly feel that the Philippines is one of
the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in Asia.

Homosexuality has always been legal in the Philippines and the age of
consent has always been the same for everyone throughout its history. Interestingly,
the Philippines has one of the lowest ages of consent in the world. Anti-discrimination
laws place across parts of the Philippines and will soon be applied nationwide
concerning the military, gays have been allowed to openly serve in the Filipino army
since 2009. With regards to gay marriage, although this is not yet legal in the
Philippines, the civil partnership bill was introduced in October 2017 and is likely to
become law very soon.

RESEARCH DESIGN
This qualitative study employs the descriptive research design specifically
utilizing the survey questionnaire. According to Best (2005), a descriptive research
design describes the phenomenon that is happening in the present time. Descriptive
research involves the gathering of data that describe events and then organizes,
tabulates, depicts, and describes the data collections.
This research design is used in the study for it collects the qualitative
information of among the variables namely: age, sex, and grade level of the
Acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Community. The researcher believed that the descriptive
research design is suitable to use in this study.

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Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

RESEARCH LOCALE
This study was conducted at Kalayaan National High School where located
at Bliss road, Kalayaan Village, Pasay City. This institution was selected for us to find
out that the acceptance of Kalayaan National High School to the LGBTQ+
Community. This School is headed by the School Principal Mr. Agapito Teodoro N,
Manaog.

SAMPLE OR THE RESPONDENTS

The respondents who will be participating in this study are the senior high school
students of Kalayaan National High School. There were selected students who will
answer the following questions, there are a total of 20 respondents we selected from
different sections of senior high school students. From Grade 11-Florentino and Grade
11-Jacinto, we choose only 15 respondents and Five respondents from the Grade 12
Abraham Lincoln.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS
The data that was collected had undergone coding, tallying, and had been
subjected to the statistical study of the following instrument were utilized. We used
the google form to undergo the questionnaires. Using the google form the respondents
may answer the given questions.

DATA COLLECTIVE PROCEDURE

The researcher will use the self-made questionnaire which undergoes validity
and reliability test before the conduct of the study. After the validity and reliability
test, the test questionnaire undergoes some corrections as suggested by the validators.
Since there are no face-to-face classes the researchers will undergo using the
other instrument to gather the data. Using mobile technology we will gather the data
by building questions on a google form. By this, the respondents may be able to
answer the following survey by linking the link. And the researcher will receive the
data,

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Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we are not able to enter our school
premises. Therefore, we all use our gadgets to study. On September 28, 2021, the
researcher will conduct a study, by distributing the link to the respondents and the
respondents may start answering the given questions.
The questionnaire given to the respondents contains a statement about the
acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Community. If they have some questions or want to
clarify something the researcher will answer those queries that the respondents need
to know.

MY FIELD LOG

Direction: Provide pertinent information on the items below by checking appropriate

blanks and/or space by supply the answers on the blanks.

Name(Optional):

Sex: Male Female

Age: Below 15___ 16___ 17___ 18___ 19___ 20 Above___

Grade: G-11 G-12

Part II

Directions: Read the questions carefully, and check the number that corresponds to

your answer.

1- Strongly Disagree
2- Disagree
3- Agree
4- Strongly Agree

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Statement 4 3 2 1
Do you….
1. Consider yourself an LGBTQ+?
2. Accept the LGBTQ+ Community?
3. Feel comfortable when you see LGBTQ+ around?
4. Agree that the LGBTQ+ Community can help to improve our
society?
5. Favor in accepting LGBTQ+ Community in your society?
6. Have any knowledge about the rights of the LGBTQ+
Community in the society?
7. Think that accepting the LGBTQ+ Community define equality?

8. Bothered by the practice of the LGBTQ+ Community?

9. Met new LGBTQ+ friends?
10. Think there is a negative impact if your society has a Lesbian,
guy, transgender and Bi?

Statement 4 3 2 1
11. I am a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.
12. The rights of the LGBTQ+ community are important.
13. I believe in the equality of all genders.
14. The recognition of LGBTQ+ community is for the people who
have an identity crisis, for them to know what they really are.
15. I believe that gender identity does not define the role of a
person in the society. He or she can still contribute to the
betterment of the world.
16. The acceptance of LGBTQ+ community is the key to acquire
gender equality.
17. The acceptance of LGBTQ+ community entails a negative and
positive effect to the society.
18. The LGBTQ+ community is essential to all people.
19. The LGBTQ+ community has influenced many people to
question their own sexuality.
20. The discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community is prevalent.

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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

ENTRY STAGE

After making the surveys on google form, the researchers distributed the
questionnaire through messenger, the given questionnaire is consists of 20
questions and the respondents may able to answer the given questions by checking
the answer.

DATA COLLECTING STAGE

During the distribution of the surveys, the respondents can start answering
the given questionnaire to them. If they finished answering those given
questionnaires, I will go to the database if they are really done and if the data is
there, and that’s also the point that we can check their answers.
During the gathering of data, one of the respondents ask questions and I
answer them directly without any hesitation. And after checking those data that
answered the given questions I started tallying, even though there are tallying on the
google form I also do the tallying.
After the tallying, I started asking my respondents if they’re done answering
the given questions since some of my respondents have not had a mobile load I
provide for them I used the screenshots to send the questionnaire. Some of my
respondents are not responding to the survey so the researcher decided to replace
them and anything go find.
October 29, 2021, the researcher finished the tallying therefore, the
researchers started to create the result and make the conclusion and
recommendation.

CLOSING STAGE

After the respondents answered the given questionnaire the researcher gave
the warmest gratitude to the respondents, for cooperating on this study.

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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

All respondents have answered the given questions to them therefore, the
researcher may start to build the result and create the conclusion and
recommendation.

GATHERED DATA

This chapter presents the data gathered through the research instrument
including the analysis and interpretation of data. The tabular presentation of the
data and corresponding discussion follow the sequence of the problems posed in
chapter I. to organize the result of the study, the presentation begins with the
statement of the problems, followed by the identification of the tools to the treat of
data, the tables and the discussion of the findings and corresponding supporting
evidence.

Data Analysis- This presents the statistical technique will use by the
researcher to analyze the gathered data. For the descriptive statistics, a 5-Point
Likert Scale and the mean were used to interpret the level of acceptance of the
students to the LGBTQ+ Community. For the inferential statistics, the computed p-
value will be compared with the critical value at a .05 level of significance.
Statistical Treatment- The following statistical tools will be used to treat the data:
For Problem 1 which attempted to determine the profile of the Kalayaan National
High School Senior High Students when they are grouped according to
a. Age
b. sex
c. grade level
the mean will be used.
For Problem 2 which sought to determine the level of acceptance of the LGBTQ+
Community of Kalayaan National High School Students when they are grouped
according to the

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Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

a. Age
b. Sex
c. Grade Level
the mean will be used.

Statement 4 3 2 1 Qualitative
Description
Do you….
1. Consider yourself an LGBTQ+? 4 0 5 11 Strongly Disagree

2. Accept the LGBTQ+ Community? 20 0 0 0 Strongly Agree

3. Feel comfortable when you see LGBTQ+ around? 6 7 5 2 Agree
4. Agree that the LGBTQ+ Community can help to improve 10 5 3 2 Strongly Agree
our society?
5. Favor in accepting LGBTQ+ Community in your society? 20 0 0 0 Strongly Agree
6. Have any knowledge about the rights of the LGBTQ+ 10 5 2 3 Strongly Agree
Community in the society?
7. Think that accepting the LGBTQ+ Community define 20 0 0 0 Strongly Agree
equality?
8. Bothered by the practice of the LGBTQ+ Community? 2 5 5 8 Strongly Disagree
9. Met new LGBTQ+ friends? 10 5 5 0 Strongly Agree
10. Think there is a negative impact if your society has a 5 3 2 10 Strongly Disagree
Lesbian, guy, transgender and Bi?
TOTAL 127 30 27 36 Strongly Agree

Statement 4 3 2 1 Qualitative
Descriptive
11. I am a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. 10 5 2 3 Strongly Agree
12. The rights of the LGBTQ+ community are important. 12 7 0 1 Strongly Agree
13. I believe in the equality of all genders. 19 0 0 1 Strongly Agree
14. The recognition of LGBTQ+ community is for the people 9 2 7 2 Strongly Agree
who have an identity crisis, for them to know what they
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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
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Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

really are.

15. I believe that gender identity does not define the role of 10 8 0 2 Strongly Agree
a person in the society. He or she can still contribute to the
betterment of the world.
16. The acceptance of LGBTQ+ community is the key to 19 0 0 1 Strongly Agree
acquire gender equality.
17. The acceptance of LGBTQ+ community entails a negative 18 o 0 2 Strongly Agree
and positive effect to the society.
18. The LGBTQ+ community is essential to all people. 15 3 0 2 Strongly Agree
19. The LGBTQ+ community has influenced many people to 11 6 2 1 Strongly Agree
question their own sexuality.
20. The discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community is 1 0 0 19 Strongly Disagree
prevalent.
TOTAL 12 31 11 34 Strongly Agree
4

RESEARCH DESIGN

This qualitative study employs the descriptive research design specifically

utilizing the survey questionnaire. According to Best (2005), a descriptive research
design describes the phenomenon that is happening in the present time. Descriptive
research involves the gathering of data that describe events and then organizes,
tabulates, depicts, and describes the data collections.
This research design is used in the study for it collects the qualitative
information of among the variables namely: age, sex, and grade level of the
Acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Community. The researcher believed that the descriptive
research design is suitable to use in this study.

SAMPLING STRATEGY
The sampling strategy that the researcher used is Non-Probability Sampling
this sampling involves non-random selection based on convenience or other criteria,
allowing the researcher to easily collect the data.

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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

Since the researchers used the non-probability sampling strategy the

researchers choose respondents to Grade 11 and Grade 12 students based on who is
available to answer the survey questionnaires. There are only 20 respondents that
choose in Grade 11 St. Paul and St. Peter and to Grade 12 St. John. The 20
respondents that choose are those students who are only available. But some of the
respondents are voluntary.

DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE

The researcher will use the self-made questionnaire which undergoes validity
and reliability test before the conduct of the study. After the validity and reliability
test, the test questionnaire undergoes some corrections as suggested by the
validators.
Since there are no face-to-face classes, the researchers will be undergone
using the other instrument to gather the data. Using mobile technology we will
gather the data by building questions on a google form. By this, the respondents may
be able to answer the following survey by linking the link. And the researcher will
receive the data,
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we are not able to enter our school
premises. Therefore, we all use our gadgets to study. On October 27, 2021, the
researcher will conduct a study, by distributing the link to the respondents and the
respondents may start answering the given questions.
This chapter presents the data gathered through the research instrument
including the analysis and interpretation of data. The tabular presentation of the
data and corresponding discussion follow the sequence of the problems posed in
chapter I. to organize the result of the study, the presentation begins with the
statement of the problems, followed by the identification of the tools to treat of

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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

data, the tables and the discussion of the findings and corresponding supporting
evidence.

Data Analysis. This presents the statistical technique will use by the
researcher to analyze the gathered data. For the descriptive statistics, a 5-Point
Likert Scale and the mean were used to interpret the level of acceptance of the
students to the LGBTQ+ Community. For the inferential statistics, the computed p-
value will be compared with the critical value at a .05 level of significance.
Statistical Treatment. The following statistical tools will be used to treat the data:
For Problem 1 which attempted to determine the profile of the Kalayaan National
High School Senior High Students when they are grouped according to a.) age b.) sex,
and c.) grade level, the mean will be used.

For Problem 2 which sought to determine the level of acceptance of the

LGBTQ+ Community of Kalayaan National High School Students when they are
grouped according to the a.) age b.) sex c.) grade level, the mean will be used.

Statement 4 3 2 1 Qualitative
Description
Do you….

1. Consider yourself an LGBTQ+? 4 0 5 11 Strongly Disagree

2. Accept the LGBTQ+ Community? 20 0 0 0 Strongly Agree
3. Feel comfortable when you see LGBTQ+ 6 7 5 2 Agree
around?
4. Agree that the LGBTQ+ Community can help 10 5 3 2 Strongly Agree
to improve our society?

5. Favor in accepting LGBTQ+ Community in 20 0 0 0 Strongly Agree

your society?
6. Have any knowledge about the rights of the 10 5 2 3 Strongly Agree
LGBTQ+ Community in the society?
7. Think that accepting the LGBTQ+ Community 20 0 0 0 Strongly Agree
define equality?

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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

8. Bothered by the practice of the LGBTQ+ 2 5 5 8 Strongly Disagree

Community?
9. Met new LGBTQ+ friends? 10 5 5 0 Strongly Agree
10. Think there is a negative impact if your 5 3 2 10 Strongly Disagree
society has a Lesbian, guy, transgender and Bi?
TOTAL 127 30 27 36 Strongly Agree

Table 1 Interpretation:
The first table shows that the numbers 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, that the respondents
are strongly agreeing to accept the LGBTQ+ Community. However, the number 3,
shows agree when they see LGBTQ+ members around they feel comfortable. And
Number 8 shows that the respondents are strongly disagreed by bothered by the
practice of the LGBTQ+ members.

Statement 4 3 2 1 Qualitative
Descriptive
11. I am a supporter of the LGBTQ+ 10 5 2 3 Strongly Agree
community.
12. The rights of the LGBTQ+ community are 12 7 0 1 Strongly Agree
important.
13. I believe in the equality of all genders. 19 0 0 1 Strongly Agree
14. The recognition of LGBTQ+ community is 9 2 7 2 Strongly Agree
for the people who have an identity crisis, for
them to know what they really are.
15. I believe that gender identity does not 10 8 0 2 Strongly Agree
define the role of a person in the society. He or
she can still contribute to the betterment of
the world.
16. The acceptance of LGBTQ+ community is 19 0 0 1 Strongly Agree
the key to acquire gender equality.
17. The acceptance of LGBTQ+ community 18 O 0 2 Strongly Agree
entails a negative and positive effect to the
society.
18. The LGBTQ+ community is essential to all 15 3 0 2 Strongly Agree
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Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

people.

19. The LGBTQ+ community has influenced 11 6 2 1 Strongly Agree

many people to question their own sexuality.

20. The discrimination of the LGBTQ+ 1 0 0 19 Strongly Disagree

community is prevalent.
TOTAL 124 31 11 34 Strongly Agree

Level 2 Interpretation:
The table shows that the number 20 that respondents strongly disagree that
the discrimination of the LGBTQ+ is prevalent. However, the left numbers that the
respondents agree with the given questions. That the LGBTQ+ community is
accepted in Kalayaan National High School. The table shows that the respondents
are supporters of the LGBTQ+ Community and It stated that they fully accepted the
LGBTQ+ Community In Kalayaan National High School. In addition, the respondents
also said that respondents believe in gender equality.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

SUMMARY

This research serves as the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Community at Kalayaan

National High School. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following
questions What is the profile of the Kalayaan National High School students when
they grouped according to the following variables: Age, Sex, Grade level

What is the level of acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Community of Kalayaan National

High School students when they are grouped according to variables and when taken
as a whole? Age, Sex, Grade level.

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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

In addition, this research serves the LGBTQ+ Member helps them the reason
why society accepts them. In gathering this data the researchers used mobile
technology to serve the survey questionnaires. Due to the COVID-19, the face-to-
face classes were suspended by the reason of the possibility of the transmission of
the virus. Therefore, the researcher used online technology to gather the data.

For the researcher, this study might serve to them as their perspective to
conduct another research study. The researcher used the non-probability sampling
strategy to successfully conduct this study.

CONCLUSIONS
The following conclusions are derived from the results of the study:
Based on the first objective, the results show the respondent’s demographic
profile. In the results discussed, there were 7 or 36. 80% number of male and 13 or
61.40% of female respondents. Also, the ages of the respondents range from 14 to
20 years old, Majority of them were undecided or neutrally accepted the LGBTQ+
Community, Only the aged 16 years old highly accepted the LGBTQ+ Community.

For the second objective, the results gathered revealed that the majority of
the respondents choose to undecided or neutrally accepted the LGBTQ+ community.
Also, the majority of the respondents choose to accept the different members of the
community.
The third objective of the study is to raise awareness of the basic rights of the
LGBTQ+ Community. Since most of the respondents answered yes and strongly
agree/agree with the questionnaire, the researchers conclude that the respondents
are aware of the basic rights of the community, and they believe that their rights are
important, based on the results of the study.
The fourth objective aims to find out if the student’s acceptability of the
community affects their academic performance. Academics involves a formal study
at a certain institution that leads to engaging levels of learning. Based on the results,

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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

it shows that the academic performance of most respondents is not affected by their
acceptance and preference towards the community.
In conclusion and in line with the fifth objective, results show that most of
the respondents acknowledge their acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. The
researchers observed that responses from male and female students did not show
any significant difference. Most of the students are also aware of the basic rights of
this group and believe that these rights are deemed to be important. Furthermore,
the results also show that the respondents’ acceptance of LGBTQ+ members do not
affect their academic performance. With this said, the LGBTQ+ Community along
with their rights, are accepted by the Kalayaan National High school as reflected by
the study.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
The following recommendations are derived from the findings and
conclusions of the study:
The researchers would like to give a few recommendations to future
researchers to further develop and improve the study. First, the researchers suggest
a different strand to be surveyed this time. Although they are likely the same age as
the study’s respondents, this could show the effect of the environment they are
immersed in and whether the strand and the people in it affect their opinions.
Second, they recommend for college students to be the respondents this time, since
there is a difference between junior high and senior high school students’ maturity
and overall perspectives, the results may vary. Lastly, they recommend only one sex
be surveyed. For example, only female students will be surveyed regarding this study.
This will show if gender does affect one’s views towards the LGBTQ+ Community.

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12-ABRAHAM LINCOLN (HUMSS)
 Department of Education
Schools Division Office- Pasay City
Kalayaan National High School- Pasay City
Bliss Road, Kalayaan Village
S.Y. 2020-2021

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