ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the people who helped
make this research paper a success. This paper would not have been possible if not for the
unwavering support of the following:

Ms. Anabelle Chavez, for helping us in improving our paper through her suggestions,
corrections and observations.

The group’s ever supportive families for providing the group the resources they used on
their study.

All the YAL-CBA third year student respondents, for taking the time to answer the
questionnaire and participate in the group’s study.

And most of all, to our Almighty God, for guiding us throughout the study and for giving
us the strength to make this paper possible.

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 ABSTRACT

This study sought to determine the perceived effects of pornography among Third Year Yu-An
Log College of Business and Accountancy students at the University of St. La Salle for the
academic year 2017-2018. Using a descriptive research design, this study involved forty college
students both male and female who were randomly selected to participate in the survey. Findings
revealed that a majority of the respondents attributed pornography to interfere with their personal
faith and spirituality as the top effect and lesser teenage pregnancy as the least effect. Other factors
such as curiosity, self-pressure and entertainment have led students to be exposed in pornography.
Overall, data suggested that the Internet played a dominant role in the wide spread of pornography
viewing. Thus, it is recommended that students who are engaged in pornography viewing be
guided by the school administration and by their parents to prevent them from the possible effects
of pornography in their well-being.

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 Table of Contents

Page
Title Page……………………………………………………………………………...... i
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………… ii
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………… iii
Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………… iv
List of Tables…………………………………………………………………………… v
List of Figures………………………………………………………………………….. vi

INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………….... 1

Background of the Study……………………………………………………….. 1

Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………. 2
Significance of the Study……………………………………………………….. 2
Scope and Limitations………………………………………………………….. 3
Definition of Terms…………………………………………………………….. 3
Review of Related Literature…………………………………………………… 4

METHOD………………………………………………………………………………. 10

Research Design………………………………………………………………… 10
Respondents…………………………………………………………………….. 10
Instrument………………………………………………………………………. 10
Procedure for Data Collection………………………………………………....... 11
Data Treatment and Analysis…………………………………………………… 11

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION………………………………………………………... 12

CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………………. 19

References………………………………………………………………………………. 21

Appendices……………………………………………………………………………… 22

Appendix A: Survey Questionnaire…………………………………………….. 22

Appendix B: Filled- Out Survey Forms………………………………………… 24

Appendix C: Outline of Review of Related Literature………………………….. 63

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page
1. On what mediums do students typically view this materials? ............................. 16
2. Why do you think teenagers view pornographic materials? …………………… 17
3. What do you think are the effects of pornography among students? …………... 17
4. What actions or steps would you suggest to stop or prevent students
from exposure to pornography? ………………………………………………... 18

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 LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
1. How rampant is pornography in your school? ................................................. 12
2. Have you been exposed to sexually explicit materials? ……………………... 13
3. How frequently do you think students view sexually explicit materials? …… 14
4. How many hours do students typically spend in viewing these materials? …. 15

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