Science and Technology Education Center—Senior High School Department

11— STEM Marconi

FEAR PRESSURE: Teenagers’ Exposure to Vices

Researchers:

Glenn John T. Degamon

Jed Lordy S. Legaspo

Shaira Diapana

Jan Jhosep Hondrada

Rodlie Fuentes

Jessarluth Molejon

Johanna Mabunay

Clyde B. Tumulak
Statement of the Problem

The study aims to determine the factors triggering the use of vices in Teenagers

(including Peer Pressure). It also aims to study the impact of teenagers' exposure to vices in

relationships between friends and family. It also determines the effects of vices to teenagers

to the academic performance.

Sub-problems: Specifically, the study aims to answer the following objectives:

1. To understand the factors that contribute to teenagers vulnerability to peer pressure

2. To determine the families perspective towards their children's vices

3. To analyze the socioeconomic conditions that cause vices to have an impact on other

teenagers

4. To examine the role that vices play in the misbehavior of teenagers in class

(academic performance)

Assumption:

Social Pressure greatly affects the exposure of teenagers to vices. The vulnerability of

teenagers to peer pressure usually stems from bad home conditions resulting in poor coping

mechanisms.
Scope and Limitations

The study is focused on the following variables: peer pressure in the use of vices,

factors that initiate the use of vices, the influence of vices on family and friend relationships

and academic features.

This study will conduct an interview towards selected students ages 16-19. A total of

16 people will be acquired. The interview will be done in person with the respondents.

Convenience sampling will be the method used for the interview. Respondents will only be

within the Lapu-Lapu City area.

Significance of the Study

The result and development of this study would be beneficial to most people.

Specifically, this study benefits the following:

Teenagers—Since the focus of this study is the teenagers, the result of this study could make

them realize the impact of being exposed to some vices that are influenced by peer pressure.

Parents—This research is beneficial to the parents because the result of this study could make

them aware of the possible result of peer pressure on their children—making them more

cautious regarding their children’s friends.

Teachers—This study is beneficial to the teachers, for the result of this study would give

them awareness; therefore, they would be more cautious of the group of friends forming in

his/her class in case peer pressure is happening that can lead to exposure to some vices.

Future Researchers—This study is beneficial to the future researchers since this can help

them gather ideas and improve their study. This study serves as a guide for future researchers

and as a foundation for their own studies as well.