PERCEPTION ON PROSTITUTION OF CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS IN THE

UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES LAOANG

CAMPUS, SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023

DIZON, ALBERT C.
POTOT, RIC C.

UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES

LAOANG CAMPUS
LAOANG, NORTHERN SAMAR

2024
i
PERCEPTION ON PROSTITUTION OF CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS IN THE
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES LAOANG
CAMPUS, SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023

DIZON, ALBERT C.
POTOT, RIC C.

A Thesis
Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY
University Of Eastern Philippines
Laoang Campus
Laoang, Northern Samar

2024

ii
 APPROVAL SHEET
This study entitled, “PERCEPTION ON PROSTITUTION OF
CRIMINOLOGY STUDETS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES
LAOANG CAMPUS, SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023”, prepared and submitted by
ALBERT C. DIZON and RIC C. POTOT in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Criminology, has been examined and recommended for acceptance and
approval.

VIRGIL B. OSAL, MAED, MSCJ. CSP. PGDIP-TS DR. JULIET C.

LAGRIMAS
Thesis Adviser Statistician

Date: ___________________ Date: ___________________

Recommend for acceptance and approval:

PANEL OF EXAMINERS
SHELLA I. SORIO, MSCJ LELIOSA M. ESTRELLADO,
MSCJ
Member Member

Date: ___________________ Date:

___________________

RICABETH A. ADUCON, JD, DPA

Chairperson

Date: ___________________

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the

requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Criminology.

LELOISA M. ESTRELLADO, MISCJ

Chair, College of Criminal Justice of Education

Date: ___________________

iii
 ABSTRACT

TITLE : PERCEPTION OF CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS IN

THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES
LAOANG CAMPUS; SCHOOL YEAR 2022 – 2023

RESEARCHER : Albert C. Dizon

Ric C. Potot

ADVISER : RCrim. Virgil B. Osal

STATISTICIAN : Dr. Juliet C. Lagrimas

SCHOOL : University of Eastern Philippines

Laoang Campus

COURSE : Bachelor of Science in Criminology

SCHOOL YEAR : 2022 – 2023

This study was conducted to determine the perception on

prostitution of criminology students in the University of

Eastern Philippines Laoang Campus, School Year 2022 – 2023.

Specifically, this study aimed to know the profile of the

respondents in terms of Age, Civil Status, and Sex and year

level; to know the perception of the respondents on

prostitution; and the significant relationship between the

respondents’ profile and their perception on prostitution.

The study employed descriptive correlational method of

research design. The data was tabulated and analyzed, and

interpreted through the use of frequency counts and

percentage, weighted mean and Pearson correlational R.

iv
 The respondents of this study were the 217 Bachelor

Science of Criminology students of University of Eastern

Philippines Laoang Campus. The study utilized a

questionnaire patterned from the study Chua.

The relationship between the profile of the respondents

in terms of age, sex, and civil status and their perception

on prostitution was found significant while their profile in

terms of year level and their perception on prostitution was

found significantly related.

The findings revealed that the respondents has

“moderate” perceptions on prostitution.

v
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers extend their heartfelt gratitude to the

following individuals whose love and assistance helped build

their determination in the completion and success of this

study.

RCrim. Shella I. Sorio, research professor and at the

same time member of the panel of examinees, for her

encouragement and guidance in the preparation and completion

of this piece of work;

Dr. Ricabeth Aducon, chair of the panel of examiners,

and Prof. Leliosa M. Estrellado, member of the panel of

examiners, for their encouraging words and suggestions which

helped improved this work;

RCrim. Virgil B. Osal, thesis adviser, for his pieces

of advice, time, assistance and patience in checking the

manuscript which help much to refine this study;

Prof. Juliet C. Lagrimas, statistician, for sharing her

knowledge, expertise in mathematical skills to have the data

results we needed in our study and for her patience which

contribute much in refinement of this work.

The UEPL Librarian, for her remarkable assistance in

lending the reference to the researchers;

vi
 Above all, Heavenly Father, the most puissant of all,

for His immeasurable guidance that gave the researchers

courage amidst of all challenges in life.

The Researchers

vii
 DEDICATION

This simply work is wholeheartedly dedicated to:

To my dear parents,

Nanay Adela and Tatay Joseph, thank you for being my source

of inspiration and strength financially and emotionally.

Thank you for always looking out for me and being there for

me. It is highly appreciated and I love you so much.

To my Sister and Brother

Thank you for all the things you have done for me especially

in helping our parents just to provide what I need at school

and encouragement that gives me strength to fight for my

dreams. All of you are always my best sister and brother I

ever had.

To our thesis adviser, Sir Virgil B. Osal. I would like to

sincerely thank you for your guidance, support, and patience

throughout this study. I highly appreciate your efforts and

time just to help us to make this study possible.

To our thesis instructor, Ma’am Shella I. Sorio. I

personally thank you for the guidance, support, and

encouragement throughout the entire research process. You

have been the big impact and contribution in shaping the

direction and scope of this study.

viii
 To our Respondents

Thank you for your cooperation and support, with you this
research will not be completed. Your time and efforts are
very important part of the research paper. With their wise
and honest insights, the data we’ve collected is enough to
complete this research.

To our Almighty God

Thank you for the guidance, strength, power of mind,

protection, and skills and for giving this healthy life.

Without You, we cannot complete this research.

Albert

DEDICATION

ix
 This simply work is wholeheartedly dedicated to:

To my dear parents,

Tatay Samuel and Nanay Fidela, thank you for being my source

of inspiration and strength financially and emotionally.

Thank you for always looking out for me and being there for

me. It is highly appreciated and I love you so much.

To my Sister and Brother

Thank you for all the things you have done for me especially

in helping our parents just to provide what I need at school

and encouragement that gives me strength to fight for my

dreams. All of you are always my best sister and brother I

ever had.

To our thesis adviser, Sir Virgil B. Osal. I would like to

sincerely thank you for your guidance, support, and patience

throughout this study. I highly appreciate your efforts and

time just to help us to make this study possible.

To our thesis instructor, Ma’am Shella I. Sorio. I

personally thank you for the guidance, support, and

encouragement throughout the entire research process. You

have been the big impact and contribution in shaping the

direction and scope of this study.

To our Respondents

x
 Thank you for your cooperation and support, with you this
research will not be completed. Your time and efforts are
very important part of the research paper. With their wise
and honest insights, the data we’ve collected is enough to
complete this research.

To our Almighty God

Thank you for the guidance, strength, power of mind,

protection, and skills and for giving this healthy life.

Without You, we cannot complete this research.

Ric

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET iii

xi
ABSTRACT iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT vi
DEDICATION viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS xii
LIST OF TABLES xiv
Chapter
I: BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Introduction 1
Objectives of the Study 4
Scope and Limitations of the Study 4
Significance of the Study 5
Theoretical Framework 6
Conceptual Framework 8
Paradigm 8
Hypothesis 9
Definition of Terms 9

II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDY

Related Literature 11

III: METHODOLOGY
Locale of the Study 16
Research Design 17
The Variables 17
Respondents 18
Research Instrument 18
Scoring and Interpretation 18
Validation of Research Instrument 19

Data Gathering Procedure 19

xii
 Statistical Treatment of Data 20

IV: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Profile of the Respondents 21
Perception on Prostitution of the Respondents 23

Test of Relationship between the 26

Profile of the Respondents and their
Perception on Prostitution

V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, IMPLICATIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary 28
Conclusion and Implications 29
Recommendations 30

LITERATURE CITED 32

APPENDICES
Appendix A: Letter to Conduct 33
Appendix B: Questionnaire 34
Appendix C: Certification of Thesis Adviser 36
Appendix D: Certification of Reading Committee 37
Appendix E: Rating Form Oral Examination 38

CURRICILUM VITAE 39
LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Profile of the Respondents 22

2 Perception on Prostitution 24
of the Respondents

xiii
3 Test of Relationship between 27
the Profile of the Respondents
and their Perception on Prostitution

xiv