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Essay About Alcoholism In The Philippines

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Statement of the Problem:
One of the biggest social conflicts faced by our country today is alcohol abuse. In fact, according to a study done by Labajo (n.d.), 38.9% of Filipinos are occasional alcohol drinkers, 11.1% are regular drinkers while 4.8% are heavy drinkers. It is important to consider that one’s drinking habits are affected by external factors such as their emotions, moods and even the company they are having. The researchers aim to examine and explore the drinking habits of undergraduate students in the Philippines as represented by De La Salle University students. At the end of this research paper, the we wish to answer and explain the effects of alcoholism in the community and how community affects alcoholism.

Research Design: …show more content…

Instrument
In order to carry out the research, the researchers will conduct an online survey questionnaire that would be available to the La Sallian undergraduate students.

II. Sample
The target population of this study are undergraduate students in the Philippines, specifically those from De La Salle University. Using a random sampling method, 100 undergraduate students from De La Salle University (Manila) will be chosen as participants. These set of participants are around 17 years old to 22 years old.

III. Survey Questions

Name(optional):___________________________________
Gender: [ ] Female [ ] Male [ ] LGBTQ
Highest Educational Attainment (year level): _____
Economic Status: [ ] High [ ] Middle [ ] Low
Age:_________

1.) How many glass(es)/bottle(s) of alcohol do you usually drink per week?
[ ] 0-2
[ ] 3-5
[ ] 6-8
[ ] 9 or more

2.) When do you frequently crave for alcoholic beverages?
[ ] …show more content…

[ ] Philippines [ ] Other Asian countries
[ ] America [ ] Others:________________

5.) How long would you want to stay abroad?
[ ] less than a year [ ] a decade
[ ] a year [ ] more than a decade
[ ] 2-5 years

6.) What do you plan to do with the money you earn?
[ ] support myself [ ] support my family
[ ]buy properties [ ]buy a car
[ ] pamper myself [ ] others___________

7.) What do you think is the reason why Filipinos want to go abroad?
[ ] higher quality of education
[ ] jobs abroad pay better
[ ] live in a better country
[ ] Others:___________________________

References:
Battistella, G. & Liao, K. (2013). Youth Migration from the Philippines: Brain Drain and Brain Waste. [E-book version]. Retrieved October 22, 2017 from http://www.mdgfund.org/sites/default/files/Youth-Migration-Philippines-Brain-Drain-Brain-Waste.pdf
Labajo, M. V. (n.d.). THE FILIPINO AS THE QUINTESSENTIAL DRINKER: A Study of Alcohol Drinking Patterns Among Filipinos. Retrieved October 22, 2017, from

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