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ABSTRACT
CAÑETE, SHARMAINE T. and DALIRE, JAN DALE B. Southern
Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology
(SPAMAST), Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Major in Science,
Malita, Davao Occidental, December 2022 “ENVIRONMENTAL
AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES AMONG STUDENTS
IN SPAMAST” Undergraduate Thesis.
Adviser: JEA FARIDA R. GUROALIM, LPT
The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship
between environmental awareness and conservation practices among
students in SPAMAST. Descriptive correlational research design was
employed. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 363
respondents. Data were gathered through the environmental awareness
questionnaire formulated by Napere (2009) and conservation practices
questionnaire developed by Tayawan (2013). Spearman correlation analysis
was employed to determine the relationship between the two variables.
The results revealed that most of the respondents were male, ages
21-25 years old, single, and mostly were first year. The students were found
to have a very high level of awareness and also students were found to
have a very high level of conservation practices. The results of the study
revealed that there was no significant relationship between environmental
awareness and conservation practices among students in SPAMAST.
ii
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES
AMONG STUDENTS IN SPAMAST
SHARMAINE T. CAÑETE
JAN DALE B. DALIRE
A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE
INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SOUTHERN
PHILIPPINES AGRI-BUSINESS AND
MARINE AND AQUATIC SCHOOL OF
TECHNOLOGY, MALITA, DAVAO
OCCIDENTAL IN PARTIAL
FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE
DEGREE
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Major in Science)
JANUARY 2023
iii
APPROVAL SHEET
This thesis entitled, “ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND
CONSERVATION PRACTICES AMONG STUDENTS IN SPAMAST”,
prepared and submitted by SHARMAINE T. CAÑETE and JAN DALE B.
DALIRE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor
of Secondary Education major in Science, is hereby approved.
CARLITO B. BALANDRA,Ph.D. LEONEL P. LUMOGDANG,MS
Member Member
________________ _______________
Date signed Date signed
JEA FARIDA R. GUROALIM,LPT LIEZL S. MANCAO,MS
Adviser Chairman
________________ ________________
Date signed Date signed
Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science.
CARLITO B. BALANDRA, Ph.D.
Dean
Institute of Teacher Education and Information Technology,
Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine
and Aquatic School of Technology,
Malita, Davao Occidental
_________________
Date signed
iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers wish to convey their heartfelt and uncountable
thanks and gratitude for the various support, inspiration and guidance
they’ve received from the following persons of making this piece of work
possible. These persons have contributed in paving the way towards the
realization of this output. So, the heartfelt thanks to the following
individuals:
Greatest appreciation to Prof. Jea Farida R. Guroalim, the
researchers adviser, for her her resourcefulness, constructive comments,
dedicated time, priceless suggestions and untiring efforts in checking the
draft of this study, as well as to the panelists Prof. Mancao, Prof.
Lumogdang , and Dr. Balandra, thank you so much. They’ve learnt so many
things from them and most especially to the participants who contributed
much to the success of this study. Upon knowing that this study is required,
the researchers became devoted to really produce one;
Wholehearted thanks to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warlito N.
Cañete, and Mr. and Mrs. Calixto S. Dalire for their endless support, advices,
love, care and encouragement that the researchers can surpass this study.
They are their source of inspirations and strengths;
v
Genuine thanks to their classmates, Gensci Family and friends for
putting a smile on their face, for comforting them at times when they were
sad and lonely and for all the memories that they’ve spent together. Thanks
for their patience and constant support. Without their advices, this study
would never have become into reality; and
Finally, to our Almighty God/Allah who provides them the knowledge
and gifts that they’ve nurtured throughout life, for the untiring guidance
and protection. Without Him the researchers can do nothing.
vi
DEDICATION
The perseverance of the researchers to make their work prosperous
is cordially and contentiously dedicated to their family, relatives, friends,
mentors, classmates, and special someone who showed them support
during the conduct of the study. Above all to the Almighty God/Allah, who
are the ruler and owner of their lives and who are the source of all things.
Same & Jaja
vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY PAGES
TITLE PAGE
ABSTRACT
APPROVAL SHEET
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
DEDICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF APPENDICES
PAGE
i
ii
iv
v
vii
viii
x
xi
xii
CHAPTER
I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction 1
Objectives of the Study 5
Significance of the Study 6
Scope and Limitations of the Study 7
Definition of Terms 8
II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Status of Environmental Awareness
Balance of Nature
Pollution
Stewardship
Finiteness of Resources
Change
Interdependence
Diversity and Stability
11
15
16
16
17
18
19
19
Status of Conservation Practices
Conservation Practices at Home
Conservation Practices in the Community
Environmental Awareness and Conservation
Practices
20
23
24
25
Conceptual Framework of the study 28
Hypothesis 29
viii
III METHODOLOGY
Research Locale 30
Research Design 32
Sampling Design and Technique 32
Respondents of the Study 33
Research Instrument
Data Analysis
34
35
Data Gathering Procedure 36
Statistical Analysis 37
IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Demographic Profile of the Respondents 39
Students’ Level of Environmental Awareness 40
Students’ Level of Conservation Practices 54
Correlation Analysis Between Students’ 60
Environmental Awareness and Students’
Conservation Practices
V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary 67
Conclusion 69
Recommendations 70
LITERATURE CITED 71
APPENDICES 77
CURRICULUM VITAE 91
ix
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE NO. PAGE
1 Distribution of research respondents of study
per institute
33
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Interpretation scale for student’s environmental
awareness
Interpretation scale for student’s conservation
practices
Socio-demographic profile of the respondents
Students’ awareness on balance of nature
Students’ awareness on pollution
Students’ awareness on stewardship
Students’ awareness on finiteness of resources
Students’ awareness on change
Students’ awareness on interdependence
Students’ awareness on diversity and stability
Students’ conservation practices at home
Students’ conservation practices in the
community
Relationship between environmental awareness
and conservation practices among students in
SPAMAST
35
36
40
41
43
45
46
48
50
51
55
57
66
x
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. PAGE
1
2
Schematic diagram showing the independent
and dependent variables of the study
Vicinity map of SPAMAST, Malita, Davao
Occidental
28
31
xi
LIST OF APPENDICES
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX N0. PAGE
I
II
III
IV
V
Research Questionnaire
Request Letter
Permission Letters
Correlation Analysis
Documentation
77
83
84
89
90

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Thesis-HB Preliminary.docx Research study

  • 1. i ABSTRACT CAÑETE, SHARMAINE T. and DALIRE, JAN DALE B. Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) Major in Science, Malita, Davao Occidental, December 2022 “ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES AMONG STUDENTS IN SPAMAST” Undergraduate Thesis. Adviser: JEA FARIDA R. GUROALIM, LPT The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between environmental awareness and conservation practices among students in SPAMAST. Descriptive correlational research design was employed. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 363 respondents. Data were gathered through the environmental awareness questionnaire formulated by Napere (2009) and conservation practices questionnaire developed by Tayawan (2013). Spearman correlation analysis was employed to determine the relationship between the two variables. The results revealed that most of the respondents were male, ages 21-25 years old, single, and mostly were first year. The students were found to have a very high level of awareness and also students were found to have a very high level of conservation practices. The results of the study revealed that there was no significant relationship between environmental awareness and conservation practices among students in SPAMAST.
  • 2. ii ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES AMONG STUDENTS IN SPAMAST SHARMAINE T. CAÑETE JAN DALE B. DALIRE A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AGRI-BUSINESS AND MARINE AND AQUATIC SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, MALITA, DAVAO OCCIDENTAL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (Major in Science) JANUARY 2023
  • 3. iii APPROVAL SHEET This thesis entitled, “ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION PRACTICES AMONG STUDENTS IN SPAMAST”, prepared and submitted by SHARMAINE T. CAÑETE and JAN DALE B. DALIRE in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science, is hereby approved. CARLITO B. BALANDRA,Ph.D. LEONEL P. LUMOGDANG,MS Member Member ________________ _______________ Date signed Date signed JEA FARIDA R. GUROALIM,LPT LIEZL S. MANCAO,MS Adviser Chairman ________________ ________________ Date signed Date signed Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Science. CARLITO B. BALANDRA, Ph.D. Dean Institute of Teacher Education and Information Technology, Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology, Malita, Davao Occidental _________________ Date signed
  • 4. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researchers wish to convey their heartfelt and uncountable thanks and gratitude for the various support, inspiration and guidance they’ve received from the following persons of making this piece of work possible. These persons have contributed in paving the way towards the realization of this output. So, the heartfelt thanks to the following individuals: Greatest appreciation to Prof. Jea Farida R. Guroalim, the researchers adviser, for her her resourcefulness, constructive comments, dedicated time, priceless suggestions and untiring efforts in checking the draft of this study, as well as to the panelists Prof. Mancao, Prof. Lumogdang , and Dr. Balandra, thank you so much. They’ve learnt so many things from them and most especially to the participants who contributed much to the success of this study. Upon knowing that this study is required, the researchers became devoted to really produce one; Wholehearted thanks to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warlito N. Cañete, and Mr. and Mrs. Calixto S. Dalire for their endless support, advices, love, care and encouragement that the researchers can surpass this study. They are their source of inspirations and strengths;
  • 5. v Genuine thanks to their classmates, Gensci Family and friends for putting a smile on their face, for comforting them at times when they were sad and lonely and for all the memories that they’ve spent together. Thanks for their patience and constant support. Without their advices, this study would never have become into reality; and Finally, to our Almighty God/Allah who provides them the knowledge and gifts that they’ve nurtured throughout life, for the untiring guidance and protection. Without Him the researchers can do nothing.
  • 6. vi DEDICATION The perseverance of the researchers to make their work prosperous is cordially and contentiously dedicated to their family, relatives, friends, mentors, classmates, and special someone who showed them support during the conduct of the study. Above all to the Almighty God/Allah, who are the ruler and owner of their lives and who are the source of all things. Same & Jaja
  • 7. vii TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARY PAGES TITLE PAGE ABSTRACT APPROVAL SHEET ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DEDICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF APPENDICES PAGE i ii iv v vii viii x xi xii CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction 1 Objectives of the Study 5 Significance of the Study 6 Scope and Limitations of the Study 7 Definition of Terms 8 II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Status of Environmental Awareness Balance of Nature Pollution Stewardship Finiteness of Resources Change Interdependence Diversity and Stability 11 15 16 16 17 18 19 19 Status of Conservation Practices Conservation Practices at Home Conservation Practices in the Community Environmental Awareness and Conservation Practices 20 23 24 25 Conceptual Framework of the study 28 Hypothesis 29
  • 8. viii III METHODOLOGY Research Locale 30 Research Design 32 Sampling Design and Technique 32 Respondents of the Study 33 Research Instrument Data Analysis 34 35 Data Gathering Procedure 36 Statistical Analysis 37 IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS Demographic Profile of the Respondents 39 Students’ Level of Environmental Awareness 40 Students’ Level of Conservation Practices 54 Correlation Analysis Between Students’ 60 Environmental Awareness and Students’ Conservation Practices V SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Summary 67 Conclusion 69 Recommendations 70 LITERATURE CITED 71 APPENDICES 77 CURRICULUM VITAE 91
  • 9. ix LIST OF TABLES TABLE NO. PAGE 1 Distribution of research respondents of study per institute 33 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Interpretation scale for student’s environmental awareness Interpretation scale for student’s conservation practices Socio-demographic profile of the respondents Students’ awareness on balance of nature Students’ awareness on pollution Students’ awareness on stewardship Students’ awareness on finiteness of resources Students’ awareness on change Students’ awareness on interdependence Students’ awareness on diversity and stability Students’ conservation practices at home Students’ conservation practices in the community Relationship between environmental awareness and conservation practices among students in SPAMAST 35 36 40 41 43 45 46 48 50 51 55 57 66
  • 10. x LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE NO. PAGE 1 2 Schematic diagram showing the independent and dependent variables of the study Vicinity map of SPAMAST, Malita, Davao Occidental 28 31
  • 11. xi LIST OF APPENDICES LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX N0. PAGE I II III IV V Research Questionnaire Request Letter Permission Letters Correlation Analysis Documentation 77 83 84 89 90