THE IMPACT OF JOINING FRATERNITY TO THE YOUTH OF

BARANGAY RIO HONDO ZAMBOANGA CITY

A Research Paper

Presented to

The Faculty Members of the School of Criminal Justice of

Universidad de Zamboanga
Zamboanga City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

John Michael Alinas

Alhaqq H. Gumampang
Aldren A. Lalih

June 2023
 Universidad de Zamboanga

School of Criminal Justice

Zamboanga City

APROVAL SHEET

This Thesis titled, THE IMPACT OF JOINING FRATERNITY TO THE YOUTH

OF BARANGAY RIO HONDO ZAMBOANGA CITY prepared and submitted by
John Michael Alinas, Alhaqq H. Gumampang, Aldren A Lalih is hereby
recommended for oral examination.

NELSON A DUMPAC, MSCrim

Adviser
________________________________________________________________

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in research writhing and on the

recommendation of the oral examination committee, this thesis presented by
John Michael Alinas, Alhaqq H. Gumampang, Aldren A Lalih on June 2023 is
hereby:

Approved: ________
Approved with minor revisions and amendment: ________________
Not approved: ____________

ALONA GRITA ASOY RCrim, MSCrim

Chairman

EMILY K. SARTE, MSCrim RENE TABLATE. MSCrim

Member Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements in research writhing:

EMILY K. SARTE, MSCrim

Dean
 DEDICATION

First and foremost, the completion of this research study is dedicated

to Almighty God Allah gracing us with wisdom, skills and understanding. He

provided power and strength throughout the challenges in the conduct of this

research study. He was always there to support us throughout the hardships and

ease.. The realization that we must persevere in the face of challenges and

disregard negative comments has been a powerful lesson, reaffirming our sense

of uniqueness and significance.

To our parents, we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude for their

unwavering support and presence in both good and difficult times. Their love and

encouragement have been the driving force behind our pursuit of a brighter

future.

The dedicated professors who shared their knowledge and wisdom with

us throughout our college journey hold a special place in our hearts.

To our SCJ faculty for patiently guiding us with your knowledge and

expertise we will carry on the knowledge we learned from you forever in our mind

and body.

Alinas JM, Gumampang A, H. Lalih A, A.

 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers highly appreciates and deeply acknowledges the

following persons who have selflessly shared their time and attention in making

this study a remarkable experience and successful as well.

To Emily K. Sarte RCrim, MSCrim, Dean of School of Criminal

Justice, for the continuous guidance valuable suggestions and patience in

correcting their draft and her constant encouragement for the success of this

academic work, for rendering her vast knowledge in the field of research,

encouragement, suggestion and making the necessary corrections which made

this study significant to reading.

To Alona Grita Asoy RCrim, MSCrim, Chairman of the panel of

school of criminal justice thank you for the unending support and understanding.

To Nelson A. Dumpac MSCrim, our adviser, thank you for the

advice and giving better correction to our graft and make our research possible.

To Rene Tablate MSCrim, Roberto M. Nillas MSCrim, member of

the panel of school of criminal justice and member of the panel, for the unending

support and suggestions.

 To Dr. Joselito Ignacio, our statistician for sharing your knowledge

in the field of statistics, and for the advices and suggestions for the betterment of

this study;

To Barangay Captain, Hji. Jinnul Malik and Youth of Barangay

Rio Hondo, our deepest and purest token of gratitude for your consideration,

understanding and support to our study

To our Parents, for the financial and moral support you have

extended to make this research possible.

Above all, to Almighty God, the most Glorious and most Merciful,

the source of all intelligence, understanding and wisdom in the undertaking of

this humble endeavor. All the praises are to you our God, alone, the Lord of

mankind.

Alinas JM, Gumampang A, H. Lalih A, A.

 ABSTRACT

John Michael Alinas, Alhaqq H. Gumampang, Aldren A. Lalih (2023)

Bachelor of Science in Criminology “THE IMPACT OF JOINING FRATERNITY
TO THE YOUTH OF BARANGAY RIO HONDO ZAMBOANGA CITY” Thesis.
Universidad de Zamboanga, Zamboanga City.
Adviser: Sir Nelson A. Dumpac

This research study investigates the influence of fraternity membership on the

youth in Barangay Rio Hondo, focusing on the perceived benefits and potential
drawbacks associated with joining fraternities. The study answered the following
question: 1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in Rio Hondo in
terms of age and sex? 2. What is the likelihood of youth in Rio Hondo joining the
fraternity? 3. Is there a significant difference in likelihood of youth in Rio Hondo
joining the fraternity when data are grouped according to profile? There were 100
respondents included in this study. The result revealed that the impact of
fraternity on the youth of Barangay Rio Hondo indicates that fraternity
membership has both positive and negative consequences, considering both the
positive and negative aspects of fraternity membership within a neutral stance,
we can conduct research and develop interventions that effectively promote the
well-being and positive growth of the youth in Barangay Rio Hondo.
The study aims to understand the perspectives of the community members in Rio
Hondo regarding fraternity participation. The researcher used quantitative
research method. The quantitative study it aims to determine the impact of
joining a fraternity on the youth of Barangay Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City by
administering a survey to a sample of 100 youth aged 18-24 who are residents of
the barangay, using survey questionnaire. The survey will include questions
about the participants' demographics, their involvement in a fraternity (if any),
and various measures of social and personal well-being. By examining the
perceptions and impact of joining fraternities on the youth of Barangay Rio
Hondo, this research seeks to provide valuable insights into the multifaceted
nature of fraternity membership within the local social and cultural context.

Keywords; Age, Sex, Youth, Fraternity. Providing a broader understanding of

the consequences and implications for the youth on Barangay Rio hondo,
Zamboanga City.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITTLE ⅰ
APPROVAL SHEET ⅱ
DEDICATION ⅲ
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ⅳ
ABSTRACT ⅵ
TABLE OF CONTENTS ⅶ
LIST OF FIGURES ⅸ
LIST OF TABLES ⅸ

CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................1
Background of the study.....................................................................2
Theoretical framework........................................................................3
Conceptual framework........................................................................5
Statement of the problem...................................................................6
Hypothesis..........................................................................................6
Scope and delimitation.......................................................................7
Significance of the study.....................................................................7
Definition of terms ..............................................................................9

CHAPTER II. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY....................................................11

Research design..............................................................................11
Research locale............................................................................... 11
Population and sampling..................................................................12
Data gathering tool...........................................................................13
 Validity..............................................................................................14
Reliability............................................................................................14
Ethical consideration..........................................................................14
Data gathering procedure...................................................................15
Statistical tool.....................................................................................17

CHAPTER III. RESULTS...................................................................................... 18

CHAPTER IV. CONCLUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.........................25

Conclussions....................................................................................25
Recommendations...........................................................................26

CHAPTER V. INTERVENTION DESIGN............................................................28

Objectives........................................................................................29
Program plan...................................................................................30

BIBLIOGRAPHY.................................................................................................32
APPENDICES..................................................................................................... 33
A. UZ REC Form 38.........................................................................33
B. Permission letter..........................................................................35
C. Inform Consent Form...................................................................36
D. Letter to the Barangay.................................................................41
E. Survey questionnaire...................................................................42
PLAGARISM RESULT............................................................................................
CURICULUM VITAE...........................................................................................44
LIST OF FIGURES
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1 Conceptual paradigm of the study......................................................................5

LIST OF TABLES

Table page #
Number

1 Presents the distribution of the respondents.......................................................13

1.1 The Demographic Profile of the respondents in terms of age...........................19

1.2 The Demographic Profile of the respondents in terms of sex...........................20

2 The likelihood of youth in Rio Hondo joining the fraternity................................21

3.1 Significant difference in likelihood of youth in Rio Hondo joining
the fraternity when data are grouped according to sex............................................23
3.2 Significant difference in likelihood of youth in Rio Hondo joining
the fraternity when data are grouped according to age............................................24