CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

During adolescence, teens become interested and

involved in dating because of the desire to belong with

others. As a result, it is clear that over the time,

romantic relationships gain in importance. Adolescents crave

to have an intimate romantic relationship to which love is

given and received without restriction. It is according to

the need to belong by which individuals have the

determination to connect with others in engaging in close,

intimate relationships.

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Furthermore, it is believed that humans share the same

need to be a part or connected with other individuals, and

claims that all individuals may live life better if they are

connected to one another. Myers (2010) supported the need to

belong theory by asserting that people who find a person

complimenting their needs to whom they can share their

problems with, make those people more acknowledgeable.

Belongingness is supported by close, intimate relationship

which tends to be healthier and happier. Because of this

need to belong, we can see nowadays that most university

students are synchronizing their time in both academic and

romantic aspect. Engaging themselves in this romantic

relationship enables them to feel that someone cares for

them, shows affection to them, loves them, etc. In fact,

Furman (2002) reported that romantic relationships become

more and more significant to adolescents in their social

world as they also develop from puberty towards late

adolescence in which it show how prevalent is romantic

relationship among adolescents.

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Electronically Activated Recorder for each participant

coming from the University of Texas at Austin stated that 28

percent of the students’ waking hours were spent just by

talking to their romantic partners and it did not include

the time they spent in listening to their romantic partners.

Another study (Steinhauer & Holson, 2008) cited by Myers

(2010) found that an average American 13-18 years old sent

or received 1,742 test messages per month. Most often these

young texters have been involved in romantic relationships.

Furthermore, research conducted by Campbell & Oliver (1994)

found benefits in having a romantic relationship such as

“companionship, feeling of happiness or elation,

exclusivity, feeling loved or loving another, intimacy,

self-growth and self-understanding, and more positive self-

esteem”. These benefits found in a romantic relationship

were said to be the cause of motivation of the students in

pursuing their studies.

However, Campbell and Oliver (1994) also pointed out

some costs which are founding a romantic relationship,

namely: stress and worry about the relationship, social and3

nonsocial sacrifices, increased dependence on the partner,

fights, time and effort investment, and feeling worse about

the self which were said to be the cause of anxiety of the

students.

Moreover, some students on the University of the

Philippines Cebu College have also involved themselves in a

romantic relationship. Having been in an institution which

promotes honor and excellence among its students gave them a

great challenge to maintain a good academic performance.

Considering that each professor has higher expectations of

the students, an increase of workloads which includes

projects, school papers, reports and challenging exams were

given. Therefore, being college students of UP Cebu College

gives them more responsibility and it requires a great

amount of time and attention (Bernales, 2010). In addition,

Myers (2010) said that relationships also consume much of

the life of university students. Having been in these

situations, UP Cebu students who are in a romantic

relationship may be faced with the challenge in maintaining

a good academic performance as “Iskolars ng Bayan”. UP4

students have greater responsibility to do well in their

studies since it is the nation which subsidized most of its

students to provide them a quality education (Bernales,

2010).

Jimenez, et al. (2014) states that college is known to

be the most hectic, most laborious, most serious and the

hardest phase a student could ever encounter. During this

stage, a lot of factors influence the academic performance

of a student including peer pressure, the school

environment, clubs, organizations and the most common

factor, the early romantic relationship. Nowadays, it is not

already surprising to spot teenage couples holding hands

together going to school, during breaks and dismissals. It

has been a daily picture of the modern era in university

campuses. It has just been a common thing to everybody.

However, does this make any good influence on the academic

performances of college students? How does entering in an

early romantic relationship affect the lifestyle of college

students? Are there things established or terminated when

such event happened in the lives of college students?5

Based on the research study, “Evaluating Impacts of Early

Adolescent Romance in High School” conducted by Pham, Keenan and

Ham, early studies, e.g., Grinder (1966), Larson et al.

(1976), and Simmons et al. (1979), found that romantic

relationships during high school were linked with lower GPAs

or standardized test scores. Some more recent research also

reports similar findings. Both Neemann et al. (1995) and

Halpern et al. (2000) reported negative associations between

academic achievement and romantic relationship in early

adolescence. Quatman et al. (2001) found that students who

date frequently (more than twice per month) exhibited lower

academic achievement and motivation. Rector, Johnson, Noyes

and Martin (2003), found that early sexual activity

initiated among young girls was related to negative health

outcomes (such as an increased rate of getting an STD,

increased likelihood of having an abortion, increased rates

of depression, and decreased happiness), which are likely to

foster negative academic outcomes.

The objectives of this study were: (1) to determine the

demographic profile of the 2nd year and 3rd year Medical6

Technology students which consists of their age, gender,

civil status, year, and preliminary grade, (2) to know if

there is a significant relationship in the academic

performances of the students who are engaged in romantic

relationship; lastly, (3) to know if there is a significant

relationship in the academic performances of the students

who are not engaged in romantic relationship

B. Statement of the Problem

This research aimed to determine the effects of early

romantic relationships in the academic performances of

second year and third year medical technology students in

Far Eastern University S.Y. 2014-2015.

Distinctly, this study aimed to answer the following

questions:

1. What is the demographic data of the medical technology

students as to:

1.1 Gender

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1.2 Age

1.3 Civil Status

1.4 Year

1.5 Prelim Grade

2. Is there a significant relationship in the students who

are engaged in romantic affiliation with regards to

their academic performances?

3. Is there a significant relationship in the students who

are not engaged in romantic affiliation with regards to

their academic performances?

C. Significance of the Study

The significance of our research mainly, is to help the

second year and third year Medical Technology students (1)8

identifying the positive and negative effects of the early

romantic relationships to their academic stands; (2) become

aware of the consequences that it may cause; (3) become a

decision maker because as a student having an early romantic

relationship, there will be a time of confusion whether to

choose academics or their romantic relationship, or both;

(4) will be able to know how or what are they going to

prioritize; and lastly, this study will (5) give these

particular students ideas on how to manage their time

properly and productively without having a hard time

thinking of what they must do or not to do. Our study will

be focused on the second year and third year Medical

Technology students of Far Eastern University, but it don't

mean that they are the only ones that will gain benefits

from this research. Most of the teenagers are engaged in

this kind of relationship knowing that they are also into

schools, meaning they can also get a lot from this study.

The second one to benefit in this study is the parents.

It would help them guide their children wherein they could

mark their children’s mind what is right and what is wrong.

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It would gave them more time for family bonding wherein

every part of the family would open what happened to them

every day.

And last are the future researchers. They will benefit

in a way because they can continue this study to prove that

the claim of the present researchers are true. This paper

will serve as a reliable source for their further study in

which their paper could be proven as a credible output.

D. Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study focused on determining the effects of

relationship affiliations in Medical Technology students in

Far Eastern University – Manila. The study covered the

effects of being romantically committed with their

respective partners to the studies of those students who are

experiencing this; on how they would cope to this kind of

situation, and on the period of time that are committed. The

researchers used 25 respondents each from the second and

third year medical students in Far Eastern University.

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The researchers made use of a survey as their research

instrument. This study was conducted in the first semester

of the school year 2014-2015 only and was limited to the

generalized effects of having a relationship commitment to

their academic performances and will not include private

matters of the respondents.

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CHAPTER 2

RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES

METHOD OF RESEARCH USED

The researchers used descriptive method to describe

characteristics of a population or phenomenon of being

studied. This method aims to describe, explain and interpret

the gathered data. In this method, researchers will be able

to answer the “what” question on the study. The effects of

early romantic relationships in the academic performances of

the 2nd and 3rd year students were identified and interpreted

by the researchers with the use of survey questionnaire.

SOURCES OF DATA

Researchers used a survey form that was answered by the

respondents with question regarding the effects of early

romantic relationships on the academic performances of the

students by filling up certain question regarding the topic.

This survey questionnaire shall be given to 2nd year and 3rd

year Medical Technology students. The researchers also used

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previous thesis, reliable websites, and books related to

their topic to make research more credible.

RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY

In this study 25 respondents were randomly chosen form

selected second year and third year Medical Technology

students. The total respondents of this research were 50

students from different block sections of second year and

third year Medical Technology students.

SAMPLING PROCEDURES

The researchers used non-probability sampling in

conducting this study. Researchers selected 25 respondents

in every block section by randomly distributing the

questionnaires to the totally of 50 Medical Technology

students different block sections.

INSTRUMENTS

The researchers used an indirect method in approaching

the students, by the means of survey questionnaires with two

questions regarding the prelims grades by the chosen subject

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of the second year and third year medical technology

students, another two questions answerable by yes or no if

early romantic relationship affects the academic

performances of the respondents, and lastly another two

questions about early romantic relationship affects their

academic performances. The researchers formulated the

questions according to what they have observed in the

respondents’ way of dealing with their academic performances

as well as in their romantic relationship. They validated

the tool in two ways: (1) by peer evaluation and (2) by the

approval of the professor.

DATA GATHERING

The researchers distributed survey sheets to random 25

respondents coming from 2nd year Medical Technology students

and same as with the 3rd year Medical Technology students

with the total of 50 respondents.

TREATMENT OF DATA

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The data gathered from the 50 respondents were then

interpreted and analysed. Researchers used different kinds

of graphs and tables that were used to show the detailed

result of the study.

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CHAPTER 3

PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

3.1 INTRODUCTION

The methodology described on the previous chapter

provided the baseline for data gathering. In this chapter,

the presentation of data is systematically linked to the

format of the self-developed questionnaire attached in the

appendix. The following were used to analyze the data:

description of the sample, main results, discussion,

presentation and interpretation of results.

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This chapter focused on the analysis and interpretation

of data that was collected for this study. According to De

Vos (1998:203), data analysis entails that analyst break

down data into constituent parts to obtain answers to

research questions and to test hypotheses. The analysis of

the research data does not in its own provide the answers to

research questions.

The purpose of interpreting the data is to reduce it to

an intelligible and interpretable form so that the relations

of research problems can be studied and tested, and

conclusions drawn. On the other hand, when the researcher

interprets the research results, he/she studies them for

their meaning and implications (De Vos, 1998:203). The next

section will discuss the characteristics of the sample in

order for the findings to be clearly understood.

3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE SAMPLE

As stated from the first chapter, the goal of the study

was to conduct research on the effects of early romantic

relationship in the academic performance of the Medical

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Technology students. The researchers employed a cross-

sectional survey. Data was collected by using of

questionnaires. The questionnaires were delivered by hand to

the respondents. A letter of approval to conduct the study

and a covering letter explaining the research were attached

to the questionnaires. The population of the study is the

selected Second Year and Third Year Medical Technology

Students in Far Eastern University, Manila campus.

The sample was randomly selected from the above

population. The sample then consisted 50 respondents; 25

respondents from second year and 25 respondents from third

year. All questionnaires were returned to the researchers so

there would be no problem in getting accurate results.

The respondents were male and female of different ages

and civil status. The respondents had different grades in

the subjects given. The respondents completed the

specially designed questionnaire. Data was collected in

October 2014 according to the schedule that has been given.

The researcher had to remind the respondents to complete the

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questionnaires and a low response rate was obtained. The

next section consists of the main results.

3.3 MAIN RESULTS

3.3.1 Data Interpretation and Analysis

3.3.2 Section A

3.3.2.1 Demographic Statistics

This section provides an overview of the demographic

profile of the (a) total medical technology students, (b)

2nd year medical technology students, and (c) 3rd year

medical technology students.

Table 3.3.2.1 Total Demographic Data of the 2nd Year and 3rd

Year Medical Technology Students

DEMOGRAPHICDATA

SECONDYEAR

THIRDYEAR

TOTAL TOTALPERCENTAGE

By Gender:MALE 8 16 24 48%FEMALE 17 9 26 52%

By Age:16 1 0 1 0.02%

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17 12 0 12 24%18 12 15 27 54%19 0 10 10 20%

By Civil Status:

SINGLE17 8 25 50%

IN ARELATIONSHIP

8 17 25 50%

Table 3.3.2.1 presents the total demographic data

of the 2nd year and 3rd year medical technology students. It

showed that 52% of the respondents were females. On the

other hand, only 48% were males. Regarding the age, 54% of

the respondents were 18 years old. By means of their civil

status, 50% were singles and the other half, 50% were in a

relationship.

Table 3.3.2.2 The Grades of the 2nd Year and 3rd Year Medical

Technology Students who are In a Relationship

GRADES SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Second

Year

Third

Year

OrganicChemist

ry

Anatomyand

Physiology

Clinical

Chemistry

Histology

Second Year Third Year

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A 70-75

1 0 10 13 12.5% 0% 58.82%

76.47

B+ 76-80

1 2 7 2 12.5% 25% 41.18%

11.76

B 81-85

4 2 0 2 50% 25% 0% 11.76

C+ 86-90

1 3 0 0 12.5% 37.5%

0%

C 1 1 12.5% 12.5%

D+ 0 0 0% 0%D 0 0 0% 0%F 0 0 0% 0%

Table 3.3.2.2 presents the grades of the 2nd year and

3rd year medical technology students who are in a

relationship. It showed that 50% of the 2nd year respondents

got B in Organic Chemistry and 37.5% got C+ in Anatomy and

Physiology. On the other hand, 58.82% of the 3rd year

respondents got a grade of 70-75 in Clinical Chemistry and

76.47% got a grade of 70-75 in Histology.

Table 3.3.2.3 The Grades of the 2nd Year and 3rd Year Medical

Technology Students who are Single

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GRADES SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Second

Year

Third

Year

OrganicChemist

ry

Anatomyand

Physiology

Clinical

Chemistry

Histology

Second Year Third Year

A 70-75

4 0 6 5 23.53%

0% 75% 62.5%

B+ 76-80

4 2 1 2 23.53%

11.76%

12.5% 25%

B 81-85

6 7 0 1 35.29%

41.18%

0% 12.5%

C+ 86-90

1 6 1 0 5.88% 35.29%

12.5%

C 2 2 11.76%

11.76%

D+ 0 0 0% 0%D 0 0 0% 0%F 0 0 0% 0%

Table 3.3.2.3 presents the grades of the 2nd year and

3rd year medical technology students who are not in a

relationship. It showed that 35.29% of the 2nd year

respondents got B in Organic Chemistry and 41.18% got B in

Anatomy and Physiology. On the other hand, 75% of the 3rd

year respondents got a grade of 70-75 in Clinical Chemistry

and 62.5% got a grade of 70-75 in Histology.

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Table 3.3.2.4 The Answers of the 2nd Year and 3rd Year

Medical Technology Students who are In a Relationship with

regards on how they are affected

FOLLOW-UPQUESTIONS

SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Positively

Negatively

Positively

Negatively

Positively

Negatively

2.1 3 5 7 10 40% 60%2.2 2 6 5 12 28% 72%2.3 5 3 10 7 60% 40%2.4 4 4 7 10 44% 66%2.5 5 3 8 9 52% 48%

Table 3.3.2.4 presents the answers of the 2nd year and

3rd medical technology students who are in a relationship

with regards on how they are affected. It showed 60% were

affected positively and 72% were affected negatively.

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3.3.2.5 Analysis of the Data Collected

From the data gathered, the results further indicate

that the total demographic data of the 50 medical technology

students (25 from 2nd year and 25 from 3rd year) shows that

male respondents dominated the female ones. This means that

there is a gender imbalance. Therefore, the results of this

study will be more composed of male opinions. The majority

of the respondents were 18 years old, but 19 years old was

the oldest, and the youngest was only 16 years old. When it

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comes to the civil status of the respondents, it was

balanced. Half of them were single and in a relationship.

Among the 2nd year medical technology students who were

in a relationship, there are more female respondents than

male. A majority of the 2nd year respondents committed in a

romantic affiliation, had a grade of B (equivalent to 3.00

and ranges from 83-88) in Organic Chemistry. This is not bad

after all, because it’s not easy to get this kind of grade

depending on how the students manage their time and their

strategies despite the fact that they are in a relationship.

On the other hand, a majority got C+ (equivalent to 2.50 and

ranges from 77-82) in Anatomy and Physiology. These two,

Organic Chemistry and Anatomy and Physiology are the two

major courses for 2nd year medical technology students.

The majority of the 2nd year respondents said that

their academic performances are affected by them having a

romantic relationship, because it’s not that easy to handle;

but it can help them improve some abilities and skills that

they have. From the data gathered, majority answered that

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being committed in a romantic relationship that their

ability to focus in studying, ability in managing their time

properly, decision-making skill, and their priorities are

affected negatively, because they are easily distracted by

the things that they are used to do with their romantic

partners (like for example, texting and dating), they are

having hard time deciding whether to be with his or her

romantic partner or to be with his or her lectures or books,

peers, and setting up their priorities between studies and

their romantic relationship. On the other hand, the other

half also said that their priorities are also affected

positively and as well as their grades, because them being

in committed in a romantic relationship can serve as an

inspiration and motivation for them to be able to strive

more in their studies.

From the data gathered from the answered surveyed from

Third Year Medical Technology students, it shows that there

were more males who were committed in a relationship than

females. According to Bernales, there are more males that

are engaged to a commitment for the reason of companionship;26

sometimes you don’t need to have someone for love, but it’s

for your companion in life and it’s for own good.

Regarding the grades on the selected major subjects, it

shows that there is a higher percentage of getting 70-80

than 81-90. This explains that having committed in a

relationship really matters on their academic performance

because of the conflict in which between your studies and

love relationship must be prioritized. The majority answered

that their academic performances were being affected by

romantic relationship wherein it caused negative effect in

their ability to focus to study, to manage their time,

manage their decision making skills, their priorities, and

their grades. This proves the study of Bernales that

“Entering to a romantic relationship has different effects

in every aspect whether it is positively or negatively.”

Some of the respondents also answered that their academic

performance is positively affected by having a relationship

for they are taking this as a good part of them because they

had the ability to handle things between the two.

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The totality of the Second Year and Third Year Medical

Technology who were in relationship responses, shows that

the majority of them experienced those negative consequences

and its negative effects. It shows a higher percentage in

research that being romantically committed in an early age

has more bad effects than it is good.

And for those Second Year Medical Technology Students,

it shows that there is a big difference in their academic

performance to those who are engaged. Most of the got high

grades because they are only focus on their studies because

they think that being committed in a romantic relationship

is one of the major distraction for their goals in lives.

While on Third Year Medical Technology Students, it shows

that there is no difference in getting high or low grades

because of their hard subjects.

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CHAPTER 4

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMARY

This paper attempted to: (1) determine the demographic

profile of the 2nd year and 3rd year Medical Technology

students which consists of their age, gender, civil status,

year, and preliminary grade, (2) know if there is a

significant relationship in the academic performances of the

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students who are engaged in romantic relationship; lastly,

(3) know if there is a significant relationship in the

academic performances of the students who are not engaged in

romantic relationship.

Researchers used descriptive method as their method in

conducting their research. Descriptive method was used in

this research by describing, explaining, and interpreting

the gathered data.

The researchers used survey forms that were answered by

50 respondents coming from 2nd year and 3rd year Medical

Technology students of Far Eastern University. The gathered

data were analyzed by the reliable respondents and made it

credible by the used of reliable sources like books,

journals, unpublished thesis, trustable websites that were

connected topics of this study.

FINDINGS

These are the findings that are drawn from this

research:

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1. There were more males respondents than females.

Second, most of the respondents were 18 years old and

least age of respondent was 16. Third, half of the 50

respondents were single and the other half were in a

relationship. Fourth, out of 50 respondents, 25

respondents come from 2nd year Medical Technology

students and the rest came from 3rd year Medical

Technology students. Lastly, when it comes to 2nd years

students, most of the students that were single got

higher grades compared to those who were engaged in a

romantic relationship. While, in the 3rd year students,

there was no difference between the single and those

students who are engaged in a romantic relationship in

terms of their prelim grades.

2. There was a significant relationship in the academic

performances for those who were engaged in romantic

relationship in the 2nd year Medical Technology

students. On

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the other hand, there was no significant relationship

among the 3rd year Medical Technology students who were

committed in romantic relationship.

3. For the 2nd year Medical Technology students who were

single there was a significant relationship in their

academic performances. While in the 3rd year Medical

Technology students who are single there was no

significant relationship with regards to the academic

performances of the 3rd year.

CONCLUSION

Based on the findings of the study the following

conclusions are drawn.

1. It shows that there are equal respondents of single

and in relationship students because we want to see the

great difference of their academic performance.

2. There is a significant relationship in the academic

performance of the 2nd year Medical Technology students

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who are in a relationship because they considered their

relationship as sources of inspiration which helped

them improve their abilities and skills that they have.

On the other hand, there was no significant

relationship in the academic performances of 3rd year

Medical Technology students who are in a relationship

compared to 2nd year Medical Technology students; they

are more matured in handling their priorities.

3. There was a significant relationship in the academic

performance on 2nd year Medical Technology students who

were single in a relationship they got higher prelim

grades which means that they were able to focus more on

their studies that made them excel more. On the other

hand, there was no significant relationship in the

academic performances of the 3rd year Medical

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Technology students who were single because their

grades are just the same as those who are in a

relationship.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The researchers recommend the following:

1. Civil status of the students doesn’t matter when it

comes to their academic performances. Whether civil or

in a relationship, it should be noted that the

students’ way of dealing with their relationship and

studies are important.

2. Perspective of the students with regards to their

romantic relationship should also be given

consideration in getting the most accurate results

possible.

3. Other factors should be considered too when

determining the relationship between the students’

grades and their academic performance, like:

extracurricular activities that they do, organizations

wherein they are a member of others.

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4. The future researchers would have to do a more

wide-range study about this paper to fully determine

the effects of intimate relationships to their academic

performance; and also, to do a more in-depth study

about this topic.

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APPENDICES37

Answered survey sheets from 2nd year and 3rd year

medical technology students:

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FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

Institute of Arts and Sciences

Department of Medical Technology

September26, 2014

To our dear respondents,

This survey questionnaire is a part of our thesisrequirement in ENG-104; it is all about the “Effects ofEarly Romantic Relationship in Second Year and Third YearMedical Technology Students in Far Eastern University”. We,the researchers from MT1322, humbly ask for your patienceand cooperation in answering this survey questionnairehonestly and objectively; this will only consume 3 to 5minutes of your time. We assure you that the information youprovided in this paper will remain confidential. Thank you.

Respectfully yours, Checked by:

____________________________________________________

Christine Michaela P. Cruzat Mr.Dominador Caballero Jr.

__________________________ ENG-104Professor

Mae Katrine Q. Macatula

__________________________

Ninia Sara M. Orlina

__________________________

Angela Marie Janel B. Pascua

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__________________________

Joanne Karen A. Regal

__________________________

Xyrel Keith J. Sibalon

THE RESEARCHERS

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

Institute of Arts and Sciences

Department of Medical Technology

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Name (optional):

Year and Section:

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Directions: Please complete the following details aboutyourself by putting a check inside the box.

Gender. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Age. How old are you?

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16 17

18 19

Civil Status. What is your civil status?

Single

In a Relationship

FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

Directions: Please write your answers as honestly as you canin the blanks provided for.

For Second Year Students:

What is your preliminary grade in?

Organic Chemistry: ___ Anatomy and Physiology: ___

For Third Year Students:

What is your preliminary grade in?

Clinical Chemistry: ___ Histology: ___

These questions below are only applicable to the students who are committed in a romantic relationship:

1. Does having a romantic relationship affect your academic performance?

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Yes: ___ No: ___

2. If yes, tell whether it affects you positively ornegatively by putting a check inside the box.

2.1. It affects my ability to focus in studying:Positively Negatively2.2. It affects my ability to manage my time:Positively Negatively2.3. It affects my decision-making skill:Positively Negatively2.4. It affects my priorities:Positively Negatively2.5. It affects my grades: PositivelyNegatively

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