By:
April Joy G. Ursabia
Melody Gale S. Lagra
Hershey Lou Sheena L. Lagsa
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Definition of Terms
Chapter 2
Methodology
Chapter 3
Interpretation of Data
Chapter 4
Recommendation
Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 1
I. Introduction
Politics usually describes the process by which people and institution exercise and resist
power. Political processes are used to formulate policies, influences individuals and institution, and
organize societies. “We started the promise that the function of leadership is to produce responsible
leaders, not followers.” These are the common words a politician can say.
Election is a procedure that allows members of an organization or community to choose
representatives who will hold positions of authority within it. The most important elections select the
leaders of local, national and state governments. The chance to decide who will govern that these
levels, serves as an opportunity for the public to make choice about the policies, programs and future
directions of government action. The purpose of election is not just selecting who will lead the country
but choosing a leader that is capable of making changes that can bring good relationship between the
people.
Field of Study
In this coming 2010 election, many of us are aware but not all just like the youth of today’s
generation. For example are the COCean students that are in the legal age (18 years old) and are
already registered to vote this coming May 10. We as group of concern citizens organize a study that
would help hare the hidden voices of the youth.
Objectives
These are the objectives that the group would like to emphasize ahead while undergoing this
study:
To assess the knowledge of COCean students about politics and election.
To know their opinions and insight about this 2010 election.
To determine if COCeans are responsible voter or not.
II. Setting
The group first established the plan in the class. As we choose our topic we focused on the
areas that would be accessible, inexpensive and sophisticated place yet full of ideas,
knowledge and realization. But the most important factor we considered was that we should
conduct a study that must be both useful and would able to help others. That is why the place
we picked to conduct the study is within the school (Cagayan de Oro College Phinma Education
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Data
Fig. 1 Schematic Diagram shows the relationship of the factors that involve between the
Independent variables and Dependent variables.
This study anchored the views and opinions of the youth today especially on COCean
students. The youth of today’s age band was believed to the bearers of transformation of our
country’s current condition.
The Independent variables describe the profile of the respondents in terms of age, gender and
their selected courses.
The Dependent variables in this study were the outlook and awareness about Politics and
Election from different courses and year levels of Cagayan de Oro College Phinma Education
Network.
Knowledge about both Politics and Election is a significant variable of this study, although most
of us know what Politics and Election do. There are those who ignore it and don’t have the interest of
giving importance of it to the country.
The age helps us to identify those students that are able to exercise their right to vote. Ages 18
above are the legitimate periods of a person to vote.
IV. Statement of the Problems
The main concern of this study is to determine whether the youth (particularly COCean
students) are active in terms of involvement in Political and Electoral issues.
We verify their knowledge about Politics and Election through this series of questions:
Questions: SA A D SD
1. Politics is both disruptive and dangerous.
2. Politics revolves around money and wealth.
3. Politicians are good leaders.
4. Politician’s campaigns are effective for convincing people to vote them.
5. Politicians are using money to win during election.
6. Politician’s promises and words are credible.
7. Election is the best opportunity to select good leaders for our country.
8. The will be peaceful election this 2010 election.
9. I will not sell my vote in any amount of money.
10. I will participate in the 2010 election.
The study also sought to answer the follow-up questions:
1. Are you a registered voter? Why not?
2. Do you have any chosen candidates?
3. If yes, what are the qualities he/she possess that made you think he/she is worthy of your
vote?
4. Are in favor for an automated voting process (using machine in voting)? Why? Why not?
5. Do you believe that our country can still arise from our current condition through choosing the
right leaders this coming election?
Significance of the Study
This study helps us achieve awareness to those unregistered voters to exercise their right and
use it as a weapon to fight the chaotic situation of our country. Not only that, through this study
we were able to identify how our current generation of youth contemplate and decide for them
to open their minds and see what is right and truth in this world. Reforming our country indeed
start with ourselves and exercise of our political freedom to choose the right public officials.
The early registration and encouraging young voters can be the first step in this direction.
Different Tables:
Table 1. Frequency and Percentage distribution of the respondents according to age.
Age Frequency Percentage
17 7 23.30%
18 10 33.30%
19 3 10%
20 4 13.30%
21 3 10%
22 2 6.70%
23 1 3.30%
Table 1, Reflected the frequency and percentage distribution of the age of the respondents.
Out of (30) respondents there were (7) respondents in the age of 17 at a percentage of
23.35%, (10) respondents in the age of 18 at the percentage of 33.30%, (3) respondents in the age of
19 at the percentage of 10%, (4) respondents in the age of 20 at the percentage of 13.30%, (10)
respondents in the age of 18at the percentage of 33.30%, (3) respondents in the age of 21 at the
percentage of 10%, (2) respondents in the age of 22 at the percentage of 6.70% and (1) respondents
in the age of 23 at the percentage of 3.30%.
This means there are more youth studying at COC at are able to vote this 2010 election.
However, the average population of non voters is increasing.
Table 2. Frequency and Percentage distribution of the respondents according to their course.
Course Frequency Percentage
BEED 6 20%
BSBA 3 10%
BSA 2 6.60%
CRIM 7 23.30%
HRM 4 13.30%
BSN 3 10%
BSIT 5 16.60%
Table 2, Reflected the frequency and percentage distribution of the age of the respondents.
Out of (30) respondents there were (6) respondents in the BEED at a percentage of 20%, (3)
respondents in the BSBA at a percentage of 10%, (2) respondents in the BSA at a percentage of
6.60%, (7) respondents in the CRIM at a percentage of 23.30%, (4) respondents in the HRM at a
percentage of 13.30%, (3) respondents in the BSN at a percentage of 10% and (5) respondents in the
BSIT at a percentage of 6.70%.
This shows that there are more respondents from BEED, CRIM and BSIT; ranges from 7-5
students were able to answer and participate with the study. BSBA, BSA, HRM and BSN range from
2-4 respondents from other courses.
Table 3. Frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents according to their gender.
Gender Frequency Percentage
Female 17 56.60%
Male 13 43.30%
Table 3, Reflected the frequency and percentage distribution of the age of the respondents.
The table shows the frequency and percentage of the gender that joined the study.
More females answered the survey forms than males.
V. Definition of Terms
1. Politics-activities associated with government: the theory and practice of government,
especially the activities associated with governing, with obtaining legislative or executive
power, or with forming and running organizations connected with government.
2. Election-event at which people vote: an organized event at which somebody is chosen by vote
for something, especially a public office.
3. Government-political authority: a group of people who have the power to make and enforce
laws for a country or area.
4. Youth- time when somebody is young: the period of human life between childhood and
maturity.
5. Transformation- a complete change, usually into something with an improved appearance or
usefulness.
6. Registration- act of registering or being registered: the act or an instance of registering
somebody or something, or the process of being registered.
Chapter 3
Interpretation of Data
Table 4. Shows the results of tabulating all the survey forms.
Table Results
Question no. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
1 2 19 6 3
2 8 17 4 1
3 3 14 11 2
4 9 16 4 1
5 13 14 3 0
6 3 13 11 3
7 16 12 2 0
8 4 14 9 3
9 16 11 1 2
10 21 7 1 1
Total: 95 137 52 16
Upon finishing the survey and tabulating all the gathered data and opinions, we found out that
in question no. 1; 19 (out of 30 COCeans) agreed that Politics are both disruptive and dangerous. In
no.2; 17 (out of 30 COCeans) also agreed that Politics revolves around money and wealth. In no.3;
14 (out of 30 COCeans) again agreed that Politicians are good leaders. In no.4; 17 (out of 30
COCeans) agreed that Politician’s campaigns are effective for convincing people to vote for them. In
no.5; 15 (out of 30 COCeans) agreed that Politicians are using money in election. In no.6; 14 (out of
30 COCeans) agreed that Politician’s promises and words are credible. In no.7; 17 (out of 30
COCeans) strongly agreed that Election is the best opportunity to select a good leader for the
country. In no.8; 15 (out of 30 COCeans) agreed that there will be a peaceful election this coming
2010. In no.9; 16 (out of 30 COCeans) strongly agreed that they will not sell their votes in any amount
of money. And last is COCeans strongly stand for their right in joining the upcoming election by
voting.
COCeans, based on their answers showed to us that they are aware of their surroundings. The
knowledge that they have is more than we expected to be. Though some of them are not competent
enough to decide and to vote but proved that those mere stages they were able to have their own
decisions that basis for the welfare of the country. This study had helped them shout out their beliefs.
How competent youth of today struggle to change life.
IV. Conclusion
As we to the end of our study, our group settled for a conclusion. Based on the student’s insights
and opinions, youth at the moment are fully conscious on the events this country has. If given the
chance to unite these youth, we may able to change life. It is not true that we young people are
not interested and don’t care. Sometimes others merely not see how we care. It is just we lack the
courage to strive for adults also to see us as a small people. Give us also the importance, the
voice and soon everyone will see how powerful our voices are. Even how young as we are now,
the hope of believing that our country will see bright future someday. No matter how cruel the
world is for youth today, they still believe that our country will soon arise. We hope through this
study we conducted, open your mind to the real feelings we the young generations have been
longing to shout. The best lesson we all learned as a group while doing this study is HOPE. We
thought youth in our day had already given up but we were wrong. Many seem to have faith that
this country will prosper again. Hope…hope and hope. Never lose hope.
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