The purpose of conducting this survey is to be able to explain and provide answers to the following research questions: 1.) How does exposure to media violence (movies and video games) affect children ages 5-10? 2.) How does exposure to media violence lead to desensitization to children as perceived by the experts, the parents and the children, themselves.

1. A Survey on Media Violence Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence
The information provided by the respondents in this survey will be confidentialand will be usedfor this research
entitled, “Stoned: Media Violence Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence” in fulfillmentof English
103: Fundamentals of Research.The purpose of conducting this survey is to be able to explain and provide answers
to the following questions:1.) How does exposure to media violence (movies and video games) affectchildren ages 5-
10? 2.) How does exposure to media violence lead to desensitization to children as perceived by the experts, the
parents and the children, themselves.
Name: (Optional) _________________________________ Age: ___ Grade Level: _____
DIRECTIONS: Encircle the item that best applies to you. Please answer each question truthfully.
1. Which of the listed media resources do you get to use? (You may encircle more than 1 item)
a. cellphone
b. television
c. internet
d. Others: __________________________
2. How long do you spend watching TV, surfing the net, and playing video games in a day?
a. 1-5 hours
b. 5-10 hours
c. 11-15 hours
d. 16-20 hours
e. 20 hours or more
3. Are you aware that you may get exposed to violence through media? Yes No
Explain how.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
4. How would you react to real life violence? (For example, when you see a person got shot)
a. Surprised
b. Nervous
c. Frightened
d. Nothing at all
e. Worried
f. Others: _________________________________
5. How would you react when you witness your other classmates being bullied by your friend?
a. Surprised
b. Nervous
c. Frightened
d. Nothing at all
e. Worried
f. Others: _________________________________
6. Do you think media violence affects your values and ability to respond to real life violence? Yes No
How?
___________________________________________________________________________________

2. A Survey on Media Violence Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence
The information provided by the respondents in this survey will be confidential and will be used for
this research entitled, “Stoned: Media Violence Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence”
in fulfillment of English 103: Fundamentals of Research. The purpose of conducting this survey is to be
able to explain and provide answers to the following questions: 1.) How does exposure to media violence
(movies and video games) affect children ages 5-10? 2.) How does exposure to media violence lead to
desensitization to children as perceived by the experts, the parents and the children, themselves.
Name: (optional) ______________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Encircle the item that best applies to you. Please answer each question honestly
and truthfully.
1. How many children do you have?
1 2-3 4-5 6 or more
Specify their ages in order: ____________________________
2. Do you monitor your children’s exposure to media?
Yes No
How? _______________________________________________________________________
3. How long do you let them watch TV, surf the net, and play video games in a day?
a. 1-5 hours
b. 5-10 hours
c. 11-15 hours
d. 16-20 hours
e. 20 hours or more
4. Are you aware that children may be exposed to violence through media? Yes No
If yes, how do you respond to this? _______________________________________________
5. Do you think media violence brings desensitization to your children?
Yes No
If yes, in what ways? Cite an example if there’s any.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

3. A Survey on Media Violence Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence
The information provided by the respondents in this survey will be confidential and will be used for
this research entitled, “Stoned: Media Violence Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence”
in fulfillment of English 103: Fundamentals of Research. The purpose of conducting this survey is to be
able to explain and provide answers to the following questions: 1.) How does exposure to media violence
(movies and video games) affect children ages 5-10? 2.) How does exposure to media violence lead to
desensitization to children as perceived by the experts, the parents and the children, themselves.
Name: (optional) __________________________ Years teaching: _____________________
Grade/Year Levels taught: ___________________ Subject area: _______________________
DIRECTIONS:
Answer each question truthfully and honestly in no more than 5 sentences.
1. How do you define “Desensitization”?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Are you aware that your students may be exposed to violence through media? Explain.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. Have you witnessed any difference between the values/behavior of the students today and to
the values/behavior of the students before who aren’t yet that exposed to media? Elaborate.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. In your opinion, does the exposure of media violence desensitize your students, especially
those who are ages 5-10 years old? Explain.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

4. September 13, 2013
Agnes Marie F. Mallonga
Campus Coordinator
Infant Jesus Academy Marikina
Marikina Heights,
Marikina City
Dear Madam,
Greetings!
As second year students in Miriam College, taking up BS Child Development and Education, we
are asking permission to conduct a survey for our research paper on “Stoned: Media Violence
Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence” in fulfillment of English 103:
Fundamentals of Research.
Two sets of questionnaires will be distributed. The first survey will be conducted to 50 of your
students ages 5-10 with prepared questionnaires, which consists of 6 questions about media,
media violence and their exposure to these. The second survey is addressed to the parents of
the children. The sample questionnaires are are attached to this letter. Information given by the
students will remain confidential and will be used for our research paper only. The purpose of
conducting this survey is to be able to explain and provide answers to the following research
questions:
1.) How does exposure to media violence (movies and video games) affect children ages 5-10?
2.) How does exposure to media violence lead to desensitization to children as perceived by the
experts, the parents and the children, themselves.
Please accomplish the answered surveys on or before September 20, 2013. We thank you for
your kind consideration and help. Thank you and God bless!
With due respect,
Nica Vanissa R. Bitang
Micah Althea C. Buenviaje
Noted by:
Dr. Elineth Elizabeth L. Suarez
Professor

5. September 13, 2013
Rosario Margarita A. Aligada, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Education
Miriam College
Katipunan, Loyola Heights,
Quezon City
Dear Dr. Aligada,
Greetings!
As second year students in Miriam College, taking up BS Child Development and Education, we
are asking permission to conduct a survey for our research paper on “Stoned: Media Violence
Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence” in fulfillment of English 103:
Fundamentals of Research.
This survey will be conducted to the College of Education faculty members with prepared
questionnaires, which consists of 4 questions about media, media violence and the exposure of
children to these. A sample questionnaire is attached to this letter. The information given by the
teachers will remain confidential and will be used for our research paper only. The purpose of
conducting this survey is to be able to explain and provide answers to the following research
questions:
1.) How does exposure to media violence (movies and video games) affect children ages 5-10?
2.) How does exposure to media violence lead to desensitization to children as perceived by the
experts, the parents and the children, themselves.
Please accomplish the answered surveys on or before September 20, 2013. We thank you for
your kind consideration and help. Thank you and God bless!
With due respect,
Nica Vanissa R. Bitang
Micah Althea C. Buenviaje
Noted by:
Dr. Elineth Elizabeth L. Suarez
Professor

6. Dear Sir/Madam:
Greetings!
As second year students in Miriam College, taking up BS Child Development and Education, we
are requesting you to answer this survey for our research paper on “Stoned: Media Violence
Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence” in fulfillment of English 103:
Fundamentals of Research.
The information in this survey will remain confidential and will be used for our research paper
only. The purpose of conducting this survey is to be able to explain and provide answers to the
following research questions:
1.) How does exposure to media violence (movies and video games) affect children ages 5-10?
2.) How does exposure to media violence lead to desensitization to children as perceived by the
experts, the parents and the children, themselves.
Please accomplish the answered surveys on or before September 20, 2013. We thank you for
your kind consideration and help. Thank you and God bless!
With due respect,
Nica Vanissa R. Bitang
Micah Althea C. Buenviaje
Dear Sir/Madam:
Greetings!
As second year students in Miriam College, taking up BS Child Development and Education, we
are requesting you to answer this survey for our research paper on “Stoned: Media Violence
Desensitization of Ages 5-10 Children to Real Life Violence” in fulfillment of English 103:
Fundamentals of Research.
The information in this survey will remain confidential and will be used for our research paper
only. The purpose of conducting this survey is to be able to explain and provide answers to the
following research questions:
1.) How does exposure to media violence (movies and video games) affect children ages 5-10?
2.) How does exposure to media violence lead to desensitization to children as perceived by the
experts, the parents and the children, themselves.
Please accomplish the answered surveys on or before September 20, 2013. We thank you for
your kind consideration and help. Thank you and God bless!
With due respect,
Nica Vanissa R. Bitang
Micah Althea C. Buenviaje