Table of Contents

Page

Title Page 1

Approval Sheet 2

Table of Contents 3

List of Figures and Tables 5

Acknowledgments 7

1. Abstract 8

2. Background 9

a. Rationale of the Research 9

b. Purpose of the Research 14

c. Theoretical Framework 15
d. Literature Survey 19
e. Significance of the Research 27
f. Statement of Desired Outcomes 37
g. Target Beneficiaries of Research Results 41
h. Definition of Terms 42
i. Scope and Limitations of the Study 43

3. Description of Method or Approach 43

a. Research Design/Research Instrument/Data Gathering Procedures 43

b. Respondents/Units of Analysis/Subjects of the Study 44
c. Sampling Design and Procedures 44
d. Research Locale/Study Site 45
e. Assumptions or Hypotheses 45
f. Data Analysis Plan 46
g. Research Paradigm/Conceptual Framework 48

4. Results and Discussion 50

5. Conclusions 83

6. Recommendations 84
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7. References 86

8. Major Final Output 90

Appendices 93

A. Curriculum Vitae of the Researcher 93

B. Informed Consent Form 94
C. Research Instrument 96
D. Tally Sheet 98
E. Documentation 108
F. Consultation Record 109
G. Oral Examination Sheet 110