SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY OF DASMARIÑAS, INC.

Greenbreeze Ave., Langkaan I, Dasmariñas City, Cavite

THE EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS OF STUDENTS IN HIGH

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT AT SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY OF
DASMARIÑAS, INC., S.Y. 2022 - 2023
Felias, John Cleo Christopher S.
Calangian, Misha Julianne G.
Joson, Jonlord Mirakle B.
Sauro, Rojann Jeremy M.
Reyes, Brian Benedict D.
Gatanela, John Philip B.
Develez, Denzel Arie B.
Pangilinan, Mekyla I.

Labro, Angelica L.

Villamor, Justin P.

12 – OBADIAH – STEM
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The study aimed to describe the Earthquake Preparedness of
Students in High School Department at Saint Joseph Academy of
Dasmariñas, Inc. S.Y. 2022-2023. The study also sought to describe the
correlation between the students' earthquake preparedness and their age
and grade level. Specifically, it aimed to answer the following questions:

1. What are the demographic profiles of highschool students

in terms of:
a. Age
b. Grade Level
 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
2. What is the level of earthquake preparedness of high school
students based on their acquired behavior:
a. Before an earthquake
b. During an earthquake
c. After an earthquake
3. Is there a significant relationship between the students' earthquake
preparedness and their demographic profile in terms of:
a. Age
b. Grade Level
 HYPOTHESES

Alternative Hypothesis:

There is a significant relationship between the students’earthquake preparedness

and their demographic profile in terms of age and grade level in the High School

Department of Saint Joseph Academy of Dasmariñas Inc., S.Y. 2022-2023.

Null Hypothesis:

There is no significant relationship between the students’earthquake preparedness

and their demographic profile in terms of age and grade level in the High School

Department of Saint Joseph Academy of Dasmariñas Inc., S.Y. 2022-2023.

SYNTHESIS OF THE REVIEWED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

The literature and studies mentioned above showed that the students have a
high self-reported awareness of different disasters, such as earthquakes, typhoons,
and fires. It also revealed that students aged 16 to 17 years old are more
knowledgeable and aware of how to be prepared for an earthquake compared to
those aged 15 years old and below. Much of the literature concluded the same idea
that education plays a significant role in building up the level of preparedness of an
individual, particularly, students.
 SYNTHESIS OF THE REVIEWED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Afew local pieces of literature also provided the researchers with some useful
instructions about increasing the knowledge and preparedness of students
regarding earthquakes.

The studies from the different authors have shown the differences in how
prepared the student and the school are when an earthquake strikes. A study
shows that a school that have poor institutional readiness makes the students'
earthquake preparedness on an average level. This indicates that the school is
not prepared and aware of the disaster, as well as their students.
SYNTHESIS OF THE REVIEWED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Other authors stated that other schools are

knowledgeable and aware of the preparedness for the
earthquake, but the attitudes towards earthquake
preparedness do not give a positive outcome.
 SYNTHESIS OF THE REVIEWED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

The local study authors also had different findings. Some

revealed that the students have a high self-reported awareness
of disasters, students had a high level of knowledge of
earthquakes, and showed that public students show great
attitude in terms of earthquake preparedness, relating to their
high awareness of earthquakes.
 SYNTHESIS OF THE REVIEWED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Finally, when it comes to the study's findings regarding the

level of knowledge of earthquake preparedness, two studies arrived
at different conclusions. Rahman (2019) and Tuladhar et al. (2013)
concluded that the students' level of earthquake awareness and
knowledge and level of earthquake preparedness change with the
increment of age and grade level. On the other hand, Montillano
(2022) findings contradict the previous study as he revealed that
earthquake preparedness and earthquake awareness levels are
consistent over time, regardless of an individual's age.
RESEARCH DESIGN

The study used a Descriptive-Correlational as a

research design. This type of research is a combination
of descriptive research and correlational research. The
combination of the two types of research allows the
researchers to describe both the main variable and the
significant relationship it has with the demographic
variable.
Sampling Technique

The sampling technique used in this study

was stratified random sampling, the participants
were divided by the demographic profile of the
study after that, the researchers used simple
random sampling within the sub-groups to
choose the respondents of the study.
STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA

1. SIMPLE PERCENTAGE

Wherein:
P = percentage
F = frequency for each category
N = total number of respondents
100 = constant multiplier
STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA

2. WEIGHTED MEAN

Wherein:
W = weighted mean
w1 = weights applied to x values
n = number of terms to be averaged
X1 = data values to be averaged
STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA
STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA
STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA
3. PEARSON PRODUCT MOMENT CORRELATION
STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA

T-TEST

Wherein:
r = Pearson product
n = number of samples
 CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the quantitative data analysis

and the interpretation of the data gathered from the
distributed questionnaires. This chapter also provides the
answers to the research questions which are organized
according to the objectives of the research.
 Table 4.1.1 Percentage and Frequency Distribution of
Problem 1: What are the
Respondents According to Age
demographic profile of the
(4.1%)
students in terms of:
(9.8%)
A. Age (27.8%)

(20.3%)
12 years old 15 years old
(5.6%)
13 years old 16 years old
(12.8%)
14 years old 17 years old (19.5%)

18 years old
 Table 4.1.2 Percentage and Frequency Distribution of

Problem 1: What are the Respondents According to Grade level

demographic profile of the

students in terms of: (16.5%)

(18.0 %)
B. Grade level
(16.5%)

Grade 7 Grade 10

(22.6%)
Grade 8 Grade 11 (18.0 %)

Grade 9 Grade 12
Problem 2: What is the level of earthquake preparedness of high
school students based on their acquired behavior:

A.Before an earthquake

B.During an earthquake

C.After an earthquake
Table 4.2.1. Weighted Mean of Students' Responses to Before-Earthquake
Table 4.2.2. Weighted Mean of Students' Responses to During-Earthquake
Table 4.2.3. Weighted Mean of Students' Responses to After-Earthquake
Problem 3: Is there a significant relationship between the students’ earthquake
preparedness and their demographic profile in terms of:

A. Age

Table 4.3 Pearson’s R Correlation Coefficient result of the relationship between the students’ earthquake
preparedness and demographic profiles in terms of age
Pearson’s R Correlation Coefficient result of the relationship between the students’ earthquake preparedness and

demographic profiles in terms of age

Problem 3: Is there a significant relationship between the students’ earthquake
preparedness and their demographic profile in terms of:
B. Grade level

Table 4.4 Pearson’s R Correlation Coefficient result of the relationship between the students’
earthquake preparedness and demographic profiles in terms of grade level
Pearson’s R Correlation Coefficient result of the relationship between the students’ earthquake preparedness and

demographic profiles in terms of grade level

 CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND
RECOMMENDATIONS

The summary contains a brief summary of findings of the

study, the conclusion is the generalization of the findings, and the

recommendations to the beneficiaries of this study can be seen in

this chapter.
Summary of Findings
1. Statement of the problem 1:
1. The respondents of the study were both junior and senior high school students
from age groups between 12-18 years old. The researchers found that most
respondents are 12 years old, with a percentage of 27.8%. In contrast, respondents
belonging to the age group of 18 years old had the lowest percentage of 4.1%.

2. The respondents of the study were composed of students from 7th grade to 12th

grade. The majority of respondents were 10th grade students, with a percentage of

22.6%. In contrast, the respondents with the lowest percentage of 8.3% were 12th

grade students.
2. Statement of the problem 2:
1. Based on the data of this study, it provided a general mean of 3.54 for the earthquake

preparedness of students before an earthquake, which indicates that the vast majority

of students are very prepared before an earthquake.

2. Based on the data of this study, the general mean of the earthquake preparedness of

the students during an earthquake has been calculated to be 3.63, which signifies that

a significant portion of the students are very prepared during an earthquake.

3. Based on the data of this study, the general mean of the earthquake preparedness of

the students after an earthquake came up as 3.59, which denotes that, in general,

students are very prepared after an earthquake.

3. Statement of the problem 3:
1. According to the data gathered, the null hypothesis proved that there is no significant
relationship between the students' age and their earthquake preparedness following that the T-
value is lower than the Critical Value. The result is supported with a study by Montillano
(2022) which stated that age does not change a person's earthquake preparedness and
awareness.
2. According to the data gathered, there is no significant relationship between the students'
earthquake preparedness and grade level. The results contradict the findings of Rahman
(2019) and Tuladhar et al. (2013), who concluded that students' earthquake awareness and
preparedness increased with grade level. The result of this study may be caused by several
reasons, including the difference in participants, locale, and methodological approach.
Conclusions

1. The level of earthquake preparedness of high school students based on their acquired
behavior before, during, and after an earthquake are:
Most students are very prepared before an earthquake.
Most students are very prepared during an earthquake.
Most students are very prepared after an earthquake.
2. There is no significant relationship between the students’ earthquake
preparedness and their demographic profile in terms of age and grade level, as

there was no relationship identified by the researchers based on the data

collected.
 Recommendations

1. The researchers recommend that school administrators help the students practice applying their
understanding of earthquake preparedness by organizing more earthquake situational simulations and
drills. The school administrator may determine all the possible hazards present in the school and design

simulation exercises for the students. Regular practice of drills may help the students maintain their

earthquake preparedness levels.

2. Since the study revealed that high school students are very prepared before, during, and after an
earthquake strikes, the researchers recommend that teachers continue to teach positive actions such as

practicing drills, reminding students that drills should be practiced at home as well, and making sure that

the evacuation plan is understood by every student involved and straightforward in its implementation.

By doing so, it may help students and those around them come through the earthquake safely.
 3. As the findings revealed that high school students are very prepared before, during, and after
an earthquake strikes, the researchers recommend that parents practice their knowledge of
earthquake preparedness with their children at home. It may allow them to help their children
apply their understanding of earthquake hazards and risks and further build their self-
preparedness for the disaster.

4. Since the study determined that high school students' level of preparedness for earthquakes is
very prepared, the researchers suggest that the students continue to participate in activities and
drills that may improve their preparedness skills in case an earthquake occurs. It may still be
essential to practice what they know about earthquake hazards regularly so they can maintain
preparedness at all times.
5. It is recommended that future researchers conduct extensive research and see if the same results
can be established. Aside from age and grade level, future researchers may investigate other factors
that may influence students' earthquake preparedness levels.

6. Since the findings revealed that the knowledge of earthquake preparedness that students obtained
at school contributed to their self-preparedness for the disaster, the researchers recommend that the
Department of Education create more curriculum activities that may help with the further
development of the students' level of earthquake preparedness.

7. The researchers suggest that the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDRRMC) organize disaster-related activities that young people can participate in. By doing this,
the NDRRMC will be able to educate the students about disasters such as earthquakes, which may
even increase their interest in learning through activities.
 SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY OF DASMARIÑAS, INC.
Greenbreeze Ave., Langkaan I, Dasmariñas City, Cavite

THE EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS OF STUDENTS IN HIGH

SCHOOL DEPARTMENT AT SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY OF
DASMARIÑAS, INC., S.Y. 2022 - 2023
Felias, John Cleo Christopher S.
Calangian, Misha Julianne G.
Joson, Jonlord Mirakle B.
Sauro, Rojann Jeremy M.
Reyes, Brian Benedict D.
Gatanela, John Philip B.
Develez, Denzel Arie B.
Pangilinan, Mekyla I.

Labro, Angelica L.

Villamor, Justin P.

12 – OBADIAH – STEM