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Item Locus of control of male adolescents with imprisoned fathers: Its relation to their academic adjustmentBataan, Arminda A.; Losare, Anna Marie C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2002-03)This study sought to determine the kind of locus of control of the respondents and the level of academic adjustment as seen in their grade point averages. The researchers aimed to find out if there exists a relationship between locus of control and academic adjustment of these male adolescents with imprisoned fathers. This study was patterned on a previous research on the relationship between the same variables but this study utilized a different instrument and respondents came from Iloilo province. Fifteen (15) college students whose fathers were imprisoned at the time that they were enrolled served as respondents of the study. All respondents came from Iloilo, 33% of which are from Iloilo City and the remaining 67% are from the municipalities. Their ages range from 17-24. Respondents were selected using the snowball method. Respondents were asked to answer the Trice Academic Locus of Control Scale. The scale is composed of 28 items answerable by true or false determined the kind of locus of control of these male adolescents with imprisoned fathers. In addition, the respondents were asked to submit their copy of grades of the previous semester to determine how well they adjust academically. The computed Pearson Product Moment Correlation is r=0.26 with a rcrit=0.441 at 0.05 alpha. This signifies that indeed there is a significant relationship between locus of control and academic adjustment of male adolescents with imprisoned fathers. However, it revealed a weak positive correlation between locus of control and academic adjustment. The findings imply that locus of control is not the sole cause or factor for academic adjustment. The cause or source of a well-adjusted academic performance of male adolescents with imprisoned fathers may therefore be attributed to other factors such as economic and social support coming from family and friends. Such factors could even lead to a poor academic performance. Lastly, academic adjustment and locus of control vary among the respondents, which suggest individual differences among themItem Economic analysis of rice farming under differential tenurial arrangements in Sibalom, AntiqueBasañes, Lorvi Ann A.; Rondrique, Clyde G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1997-03)This study was undertaken in order to acquire informations about the effects of tenurial arrangments on the productivity and profitability of rice farms in Sibalom, Antique, from the operators view point. The study found out that the practices of rice farms did not essentially vary among farms of different tenure arrangements, though some slight differences had been discovered. Furthermore, it was also discovered that tenurial arrangement greatly affected the distribution of gains from farming. Though share-tenanted farms proved to be the most profitable from the operators point of view, the conpensation that the operators received were quite inadequate to compensate the cost in using owned inputs. Moreover, other tenurial arrangements, leasehold and owner-operated, revealed to be less profitable than the one mentioned earlier. In terms of its effect on productivity, tenurial arrangements were found to explain an insignificant variation in the farms output. The study concluded that tenurial arrangements did really have a significant effect on productivity and the production practices of rice farmers, though in the profitability side, it proved to be otherwise. Of the problems presented, the emergence of rats and the golden kuhol pestilence in the rice fields were pointed out as the primary reasons for the decline in the productivity of rice farms in Sibalom, Antique. Aside from the propagation of government support programs and the transformation and empowerment of rice farmer cooperatives, the study also recommended that a closer look on share-tenancy must be done by the goverment so as to eliminate its equity undesirability, instead of outlawing the said tenurial arrangement which proved, in this study, to be the most efficient tenurial arrangement in rice farming.Item Sources of stress, coping strategies and social support among seafarers of Leon, IloiloBatin, Hazel C.; Torilla, Hanna Mae C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2009-03)The study sought to determine the sources of stress, coping strategies, and sources of social support of seafarers while they are on board. Twenty-three (23) male seafarers served as respondents, they were chosen using the convenience sampling. Questionnaires were utilized to study the variables under investigation. Results showed that seafarers faced problems on board related to their work, emotions, family and their work environmental adjustment. When it comes to managing stress on board, respondents used emotion-focused coping rather than problem-focused. They revealed that they received support from their friends and significant others, but their families were their primary social support.Item Homosexual organization networking strategies and abilities in a participatory democracy: A case study of butterfly brigade's advocacy campaign on STI/RTI HIV/AIDS prevention in Aklan provinceBarluado, Bonifar A., Jr. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2008-03)This is a study about Butterfly Brigade, a homosexual organization in Aklan Province. It explains how Butterfly Brigade interacts with the local government within the venues and spaces provided for it. It describes how Butterfly Brigade forms linkages and networks of support with local government units and other organizations in formulating strategies and in mobilizing for their goal under various cooperative frameworks. The mode of data collection was through personal interviews and also includes the information from written materials and organizational files of the Butterfly Brigade. The study was conducted in Boracay Island, Municipality of Malay where Butterfly Brigade has a considerable number of activities related to its AIDS Awareness program. Butterfly Brigade interacts with the local government by being a member of the Provincial AIDS Council (PAC). The Local Government of Aklan provides Butterfly Brigade a legitimate role in policy-making through PAC. Butterfly Brigade creates a network of linkages with the Provincial Government of Aklan, UNFPA, DKT-Philippines, school administrations, and other civic organizations by conducting information dissemination activities under various AIDS and STD related campaigns. Conservative institutions like the Catholic Church have opposed Butterfly Brigade activity.Item The economics of loom weaving industry in Miag-ao, IloiloBalindua, Trini Rose Philippe N.; Fuentespina, Pierra M. (2004-03)The study determined and analyzed the economic profitability of the loom weaving industry in Miag-ao, Iloilo. Specifically, the study described the socio-demographic profile of owners and laborers, determined the economic profitability, the cost and returns, the contractual arrangement between the owners and laborers, and identified the problems encountered in the industry The primary data were mainly gathered from 5 owners and 2 cooperative chairpersons, and 35 weavers who comprised the study population. The respondents came from the different barangays of Banbanan, Bugtong Naulid, Bulucaue, Dawog, Guibongan and Indag-an of the town of Miagao, Iloilo where loom weaving firms are situated and weavers are concentrated. Employing the cost and return analysis, results showed that loom weaving industry earned positive economic profit. Gross profit amounted to PhP 9,079.83 and financial profit of PhP 8,738.67. The payback period is 4.04 months. Return to the laborer is valued at PhP 5,431.35, and returns to the owner is PhP 7,736.46. The problems encountered in the loom weaving industry were the cheap compensation of laborers, health problems, old age and poor eye sight, the delay on the provision of materials by the owners to their laborers, lack of buyers during lean season, and the improbability of the return of finished products by the laborers and the loss of interest of the younger generation in the industry.Item Costs and returns analysis of municipal hook and line fisheries in selected coastal barangays of Hamtic, AntiqueBaldevia, Joan R. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1998-03)This paper aims to determine the social and economic conditions of municipal hook and line fishermen; the cost structure of the hook and line fishing method; the profitability level of the municipal hook and line fishermen; the sharing system employed in the municipal hook and line fishery; and to identify the problems of the municipal hook and line fishermen. The study utilized the cost and return analysis. The limitation of this kind of analysis is the assumption that changes in effort and adjustment in fish stocks are taking place simultaneously. The percentage and average analysis failed to take full consideration of the time element of the study since it was based at a "one-shot" interview. The locale of the study are the selected coastal barangays of Hamtic, Antique namely Brgy. Caridad, Mapatag and Asluman. Any conclusions in this study is only applicable to the area concerned by this fishing gear and does not apply to other fishing grounds. Findings of the study showed that the average income of the municipal household was PhP 4168 which was below the average monthly income in Region VI which was PhP 5339.8. They can not be considered absolutely poor however because their average monthly income was still higher to the regional poverty threshold which was PhP 8197/year. Food was the biggest cost outlay of the municipal household which accounted for 68% of the total household expenses. In terms of cost structure, variable cost accounted for 84% of the total cost per trip. This showed that in every fishing trip, the fishermen needs to have enough money to cover its operating expenses. The small percentage of the total fixed cost relative to the total cost shows the level of mobility of the fishing unit to move to another gear type or even to another market of the fishing industry. Labor cost accounted for 48% to total cost per trip which showed how labor intensive is the hook and line fishing method. The opportunity cost, on the other hand, accounted for 13% of the total cost per trip. Almost all indices of profitability posted a negative values. This negative economic profit indicate a definite evidence of economic overfishing. It also indicate that the fishermen should seriously rethink their position in the fishing industry. The differences in findings of the study among the three sample barangays can be attributed to three important variables. First, is the average hour/trip and the average trip/per week. Since this is a per trip analysis, this had an implication on all variables. Secondly, is the number of motorized boats per barangay. Motorized boats have a higher depreciation cost, opportunity cost of owned capital and running cost. Third, would be the number of boats with crewmen/operators per barangay. This reflect the percentage of the respondents with a sharing system and this would entail a higher labor cost and consequently to total cost per barangay. The sharing system was flexible as evidenced by the different sharing arrangement between Brgy. Mapatag which had a 50-50 sharing arrangement compared to Brgy. Asluman and Caridad which was 60-40. The primary problem of the municipal fishermen was the presence of big fishing vessels like the baby purse seiner. Other problems mentioned were the illegal fishing operations like trawling which operate during the night, lack of capital for repair and maintenance and bad weather conditions. The improvement of the socioeconomic conditions of the fishermen should call for a general improvement of the environment in which they operate. The recommendations of the study asserts that the government should develop additional employment opportunities outside the fishery sector. Fishing effort should be controlled by regulation of entry in terms of number of boats or gears employed because of economic overfishing. Large scale fishing like the baby purse seiner should be regulated and trawling be effectively prohibited to increase the resource base of the small-scale fishery. A clear boundary line should then be put up to avoid encroachment of the big fishing vessels to the municipal waters.Item The current profile and situation of Iloilo provincial media practitioners in AM radio stationAvelino, Sharon Faith; Lego, Lily Ann; Sotelo, Sherbet Dee (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-10)This study aims to know the current profile and situation of Iloilo provincial media practitioners in AM radio stations. This aims presents the profile of the media practitioners in the radio stations specifically in Bombo Radyo (DYFM), Radyo ng Bayan (DYLL), Aksyon Radyo (DYOK), Super Radyo (DYSI) and IBC (DYBQ) . The instruments used by the researchers in conducting this study were open-ended questionnaire and interview. A census of all media practitioners in the said five radio stations were taken as respondents. This was conducted during the first semester of AY 2004-2005. Results show that the broadcasting profession in Iloilo AM radio stations is a viable profession in terms of improving the total way of life of broadcasters.Item The effect of playing violent video games and gender on aggression among first year students in Iloilo National High SchoolBalicanta, Alexander John F.; Cacho, Charlotte J. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2002-03)The study was conducted to determine the effects of playing violent video games and gender on aggression among first-year high school students. The experimental design utilized two treatment groups and two control groups. The four groups consisted of (1) males who played the violent videogame; (2) females who played the violent videogame; (3) males who played the nonviolent videogame; and (4) females who played the nonviolent videogame. In this study, aggression was measured using the Direct and Indirect Aggression Scales (DIAS). The DIAS consists of 24 items that measure physical, verbal, and indirect aggression. Prior to the administration of the DIAS, the participants were first asked to play video games. Two groups were assigned to play a violent video game, and the other two groups played a nonviolent game. The participants’ scores in the DIAS were computed and analyzed using the two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with interaction. This is done to show if the variables type of video game played and gender significantly affect aggression among adolescents. The two-way ANOVA with interaction yielded three computed values of F. Results show that there is a significant F-ratio on the variable type of video game played. The obtained F is 5.45, and an F of 4.26 is required at the 0.05 level with 1 and 27 df. Since 5.45 is greater than 4.26, the null hypothesis is rejected. Thus, the conclusion is that the type of video game played has a significant effect on aggression among first-year high school students. However, the F-ratio derived for the variable gender was not significant. The obtained F is 3.59, and an F of 4.26 is required at the 0.05 level with 1 and 27 df. Since the value of F is less than 4.26, the null hypothesis on gender is accepted. Thus, gender has no significant effect on aggression among first-year high school students. The F ratio derived for the interaction of the two variables is also not significant. The computed value of F., which is only 0.297, is less than 4.26. The null hypothesis, thus, is rejected. This leads to the conclusion that the type of videogame played and gender do not interact to affect aggression.Item Decision-making, motivation and life aspirations of the potential TagasaloArtuz, Raje Paul F.; Revesencio, Nina I. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2009-03)The study sought to identify, determine and describe the distinct Decision-Making orientations of the potential Tagasalo, the Motivation that influences their dispositions, and their Life Aspirations. Twenty four (24) participants aged 18-22 years old who belonged to the College of Arts and Sciences were purposively selected from the dormitories of the University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao campus, Iloilo. Questionnaires were given to the participants in order to study the variables under investigation. Interviews were also conducted to yield more relevant information that the questionnaire cannot cover. Results show that potential Tagasalos have relied most of their decisions on their families’ current economic state. Also, personal decisions were still anchored on family followed by their will and choice respectively. More so, most of the participants were intrinsically motivated and affected by family roles and values, which in turn influence their life aspirations. Findings show that indeed, aspirations of potential Tagasalos were intrinsic in nature and viewed to be more attainable compared to that of extrinsic aspirationsItem "Sipak nga Banwa": A history of Valderrama, Antique (ca.1500-1945)Alagos, Leizl L. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-05)This is a descriptive study of the history of Valderrama from the pre-Spanish period to the Japanese occupation (ca.1500-1945). Long before the colonial period, the town was already settled by "tumandok" or native residents composed mainly of two groups of settlers— Bukidnon and Taga-Baybay. Bukidnon or mountain people of Valderrama came from the nearby mountain ranges of Mt. Baloy and Mt. Igcoron, while Taga-Baybay or coastal people came Ilaures, the coastal barangay of Bugasong. Both groups settled and worked together in Caberi-an or what is now "Valderrama". Old residents of Valderrama refer to their town as "Sipak Nga Banwa" literally, "the town going to another direction". "Sipak nga Banwa" has a double meaning. It identifies the early settlers who abandoned their coastal community to go to the interior Valderrama. These coastal people left and "nagsipak" which meant "went to another way or direction". Another meaning refers to the town's geographical location.From the souther part of Antique going upward where coastal towns of Antique are located, the road to Valderrama suddenly turns to the right or another way, "nagsipak". During the pre-Spanish period, the babaylan (priest healer) were considered as the most respected persons in the town. These baybaylan healed the sickness of the people. When the Spaniards came into the place, the colonizers spread and converted many natives to Christianity but not without staging a resistance. The Bukidnon and Taga-Baybay babaylan fought against the Spanish colonizers when the Philippine Revolution broke out. in 1896. Though the town was not directly affected by the Philippine Revolution of 1898 (Spanish-American War), the natives considered the Americans better than the Spaniards. It was during this period that the economic and political life of the town improved due to sugarcane and tabacco cultivation. However, When the Japanese occupied the town, economic and political development became stagnant due to the ravage of the war. As a result, many residents of the town joined the guerilla forces in the nearby mountains due to the harsh treatment and abuses of the Japanese soldiers. Finally, due to the outbreak of the Second World War (1942) in the province, which resulted to the bombing of Japanese camp in Atique, the Japanese soldiers left the town of Valderrama.