PERCEPTION OF THE COMMUNITY ON THE LEVEL OF ALCOHOL

MISUSE IN TEENAGERS AND THEIR COPING

STRATEGIES

An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of Criminal Justice Education
Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges – Marbel Inc.
Koronadal City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

AIZA MEA S. BRAVANTE

December 2022
Research Objectives

This study will be conducted to determine perception of the community on the

level of alcohol misuse in teenagers and their coping strategies.

Specifically, it will try to answer the following objectives:

1. To determine the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 age;

1.2 sex; and

1.3 educational background.

2. To determine the perception of the community on the level of alcohol

misuse in teenagers.

3. To determine their coping strategies.

4. To determine the significant relationship between the perception of the

community on the level of alcohol misuse in teenagers and their coping

strategies.
 Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges Marbel
Inc.
Arellano Street, Koronadal City
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
Criminology Program

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PERCEPTION OF THE COMMUNITY ON THE LEVEL OF ALCOHOL

MISUSE IN TEENAGERS AND THEIR COPING
STRATEGIES

General Direction: Please answer honestly the following questions. Rest assured
your answer will be treated with high confidentiality. Please answer the question by
checking the corresponding plate or box that best fit your answer.

Name (Optional): ______________________

Part I. Profile of the Respondents

1.1 Age 1.2 Sex

_____ 18 - 25 _____Male
_____ 26 - 30 _____Female
_____ 31 – 35
_____ 36 – 40
_____ 41 – 45

_____ 46 – 50
_____ 51 and above

1.3 Educational Attainment

_____ Elementary Graduate

_____ High School Level

_____ High School Graduate

_____ College Level
_____ College Graduate
Part II. Perception of the Community on the Level of Alcohol Misuse in Teenagers

Legend:

4 – Always
3 – Often
2 – Sometimes
1 – Never

Direction: Please put a check on the box that corresponds to your best answer.

Items 4 3 2 1

1. Teenagers as sees to be drinking anywhere in the community.

2. Teenagers are drinking since the morning up to midnight.

3. Teenagers drinking even if it is class hour.

4. Teenagers consuming 15 drinks or more per week.

5. 3–4 times a week

Reference: Borman, A. (2022). Alcohol misuse.

Part III. Coping Strategies

Legend:

4 – Always
3 – Often
2 – Sometimes
1 – Never

Direction: Please put a check on the box that corresponds to your best answer.

Items 4 3 2 1

The community issued a resolution on:

1. Giving to teenagers sees drinking in public places.

2. Excise taxes

3. Minimum legal drinking age of 21

4. Citizen action to reduce commercial and social availability of

alcohol

5. Supervision by positive adult role models

6. Comprehensive prevention plan

7. Provision of consistent discipline and rulemaking

8. Monitoring of children’s activities during adolescence

9. Development of skills

10. Intensive programs

Reference: Mally, C. (2022). Alcohol Use as a Coping Mechanism.