Publication: Attitudes of college of sciences towards homosexuals at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Agoo, La Union
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2004-03
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Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - South La Union Campus
Abstract
The study focused on the attitude of the respondents towards
homosexuals. Homosexual means a male or a female who is sexually
attracted with the same gender. Today there is a widespread or
increase in the population of homosexuals in DMMMSU. The purpose
of this study is to find out the attitude of College of Sciences students
towards homosexuals. The attitude towards homosexuals was
correlated to age, course, gender and socio-economic status.
Specifically, it aimed to find answer to the following questions:
1. What is the demographic profile of the College of Sciences
students of DMMMSU in terms of:
a. Age;
b. Course;
c. Gender; and
d. Socio-economic status?
2. What is the attitude of the respondents towards homosexuals
along the following aspects:
a. Peer group relationship;
b. Work relationship;
c. Marriage; and
d. Sexual relationship?
3. Is there a significant relationship between the demographic
profile and the attitudes of college of sciences students towards
homosexuals at the DMMMSU, Agoo, La Union.
The hypothesis was "There is no significant relationship between
attitude towards homosexuals and the age, course, gender and socioeconomic status.
This study made use of the descriptive survey design which
involved college students. They were chosen through proportional
random sampling using the Slovens formula which from 743
population 260 of them were chosen as respondents.
The 5-point scale attitude towards homoseXUals questionnaire
was the main tool used in gathering data. Data gathered were analyzed
using frequency counts, percentage, average weighted mean and
Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient using Correlation
Matrix available in Microstat program.
Findings:
The study came up with the following findings:
1. The profile of the respondents from DMMMSU-SLUC, College of
Sciences, Agoo, Community Students:
1.a. Majority of the respondents belong aged 20 and above.
1.b. Majority of the respondents were female
1.c. Majority of the respondents came from BS Mathematics
1d. Most of the respondents have a monthly income of 5,999
below described as low socio-economic status.
2. In general the attitude of the respondents towards death was 3,
with a description of neutral, relative of neutral attitude towards
homosexuals or there is a tendency to have a positive or negative
attitude towards homosexuals in terms of sexual relationship,
marriage, peer group relationship and work relationship.
3.a There existed a relationship between demographic profile of
respondents specifically gender and work relationship (Le. peer
group relationship, work relationship and sexual relationship
b. There existed a relationship between the course of the
respondents with their attitude towards marriage of
homosexuals.
Conclusion:
Based on the findings of the study, the researchers arrived at
the following conclusions:
1. Work relationship, Peer Group Relationship Sexual
Relationship and gender of the respondents are relevantly
correlated.
2. Course, age, and socio-economic status are considerably
insignificant in peer relationship of the College of Sciences
respondents.
3. Gender affects ones attitude towards homosexuals, the females
have more positive attitude to homosexuals.
4. Course of the respondents affects attitude towards same sex
marriage among homosexuals. BS Psychology has more positive
attitude towards homosexuals, while Gender, Socio-Economic
Status and age do not affect ones attitude towards
homosexuals.
Recommendation:
1. Even though the results show that DMMMSU-SLUC, Agoo
community views homosexuals positively, there are still some students
who viewed homosexuals negatively. Proper guidance should be
rendered to them.
2. It is recommended that the BS Psychology department will conduct
similar study to find out communities reaction and attitudes towards
homosexuality, which will help retain healthy relationship towards
homosexuals.
3. The guidance and counseling unit of they College of Sciences should
conduct seminars and lectures on dealing with homosexual and
acquiring positive attitude towards them.
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Albay, J. T., Arce, A. B. G., & Retuene, A. D. (2004) Attitudes of college of sciences towards homosexuals at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Agoo, La Union [Unpublished Undergraduate thesis]. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - South La Union Campus, Agoo, La Union.