CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

During adolescence, teens become interested and involved in dating because of

the desire to belong with others. As a result, it is clear that over the time, romantic

relationships gain in importance. Adolescents crave to have an intimate romantic

relationship to which love is given and received without restriction. It is according to the

need to belong by which individuals have the determination to connect with others in

engaging in close, intimate relationships.

Furthermore, it is believed that humans share the same need to be a part or

connected with other individuals, and claims that all individuals may live life better if

they are connected to one another. Myers (2010) supported the need to belong theory by

asserting that people who find a person complimenting their needs to whom they can

share their problems with, make those people more acknowledgeable. Belongingness is

supported by close, intimate relationship which tends to be healthier and happier.

Because of this need to belong, we can see nowadays that most university students are

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synchronizing their time in both academic and romantic aspect. Engaging themselves in

this romantic relationship enables them to feel that someone cares for them, shows

affection to them, loves them, etc. In fact, Furman (2002) reported that romantic

relationships become more and more significant to adolescents in their social world as

they also develop from puberty towards late adolescence in which it show how prevalent

is romantic relationship among adolescents.

Electronically Activated Recorder for each participant coming from the

University of Texas at Austin stated that 28 percent of the students’ waking hours were

spent just by talking to their romantic partners and it did not include the time they spent

in listening to their romantic partners. Another study (Steinhauer & Holson, 2008) cited

by Myers (2010) found that an average American 13-18 years old sent or received 1,742

test messages per month. Most often these young texters have been involved in romantic

relationships. Furthermore, research conducted by Campbell & Oliver (1994) found

benefits in having a romantic relationship such as “companionship, feeling of happiness

or elation, exclusivity, feeling loved or loving another, intimacy, self-growth and self-

understanding, and more positive self- esteem”. These benefits found in a romantic

relationship were said to be the cause of motivation of the students in pursuing their

studies.

However, Campbell and Oliver (1994) also pointed out some costs which are

founding a romantic relationship, namely: stress and worry about the relationship, social

and nonsocial sacrifices, increased dependence on the partner, fights, time and effort

investment, and feeling worse about the self which were said to be the cause of anxiety of

the students.

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 Moreover, some students on the University of the Philippines Cebu College have

also involved themselves in a romantic relationship. Having been in an institution which

promotes honor and excellence among its students gave them a great challenge to

maintain a good academic performance. Considering that each professor has higher

expectations of the students, an increase of workloads which includes projects, school

papers, reports and challenging exams were given. Therefore, being college students of

UP Cebu College gives them more responsibility and it requires a great amount of time

and attention (Bernales, 2010). In addition, Myers (2010) said that relationships also

consume much of the life of university students. Having been in these situations, UP

Cebu students who are in a romantic relationship may be faced with the challenge in

maintaining a good academic performance as “Iskolars ng Bayan”. UP students have

greater responsibility to do well in their studies since it is the nation which subsidized

most of its students to provide them a quality education (Bernales, 2010).

Jimenez, et al. (2014) states that college is known to be the most hectic, most

laborious, most serious and the hardest phase a student could ever encounter. During this

stage, a lot of factors influence the academic performance of a student including peer

pressure, the school environment, clubs, organizations and the most common factor, the

early romantic relationship. Nowadays, it is not already surprising to spot teenage couples

holding hands together going to school, during breaks and dismissals. It has been a daily

picture of the modern era in university campuses. It has just been a common thing to

everybody. However, does this make any good influence on the academic performances

of college students? How does entering in an early romantic relationship affect the

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lifestyle of college students? Are there things established or terminated when such event

happened in the lives of college students?

Based on the research study, “Evaluating Impacts of Early Adolescent Romance

in High School” conducted by Pham, Keenan and Ham, early studies, e.g., Grinder

(1966), Larson et al. (1976), and Simmons et al. (1979), found that romantic relationships

during high school were linked with lower GPAs or standardized test scores. Some more

recent research also reports similar findings. Both Neemann et al. (1995) and Halpern et

al. (2000) reported negative associations between academic achievement and romantic

relationship in early adolescence. Quatman et al. (2001) found that students who date

frequently (more than twice per month) exhibited lower academic achievement and

motivation. Rector, Johnson, Noyes and Martin (2003), found that early sexual activity

initiated among young girls was related to negative health outcomes (such as an increased

rate of getting an STD, increased likelihood of having an abortion, increased rates of

depression, and decreased happiness), which are likely to foster negative academic

outcomes.

The objectives of this study were: (1) to determine the demographic profile of the

2nd year and 3rd year Medical Technology students which consists of their age, gender,

civil status, year, and preliminary grade, (2) to know if there is a significant relationship

in the academic performances of the students who are engaged in romantic relationship;

lastly, (3) to know if there is a significant relationship in the academic performances of

the students who are not engaged in romantic relationship

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B. Statement of the Problem

This research aimed to determine the effects of early romantic relationships in the

academic performances of second year and third year medical technology students in Far

Eastern University S.Y. 2014-2015.

Distinctly, this study aimed to answer the following questions:

1. What is the demographic data of the medical technology students as to:

1.1 Gender

1.2 Age

1.3 Civil Status

1.4 Year

1.5 Prelim Grade

2. Is there a significant relationship in the students who are engaged in romantic

affiliation with regards to their academic performances?

3. Is there a significant relationship in the students who are not engaged in romantic

affiliation with regards to their academic performances?

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C. Significance of the Study

The significance of our research mainly, is to help the second year and third year

Medical Technology students (1) identifying the positive and negative effects of the early

romantic relationships to their academic stands; (2) become aware of the consequences

that it may cause; (3) become a decision maker because as a student having an early

romantic relationship, there will be a time of confusion whether to choose academics or

their romantic relationship, or both; (4) will be able to know how or what are they going

to prioritize; and lastly, this study will (5) give these particular students ideas on how to

manage their time properly and productively without having a hard time thinking of what

they must do or not to do. Our study will be focused on the second year and third year

Medical Technology students of Far Eastern University, but it don't mean that they are

the only ones that will gain benefits from this research. Most of the teenagers are engaged

in this kind of relationship knowing that they are also into schools, meaning they can also

get a lot from this study.

The second one to benefit in this study is the parents. It would help them guide

their children wherein they could mark their children’s mind what is right and what is

wrong. It would gave them more time for family bonding wherein every part of the

family would open what happened to them every day.

And last are the future researchers. They will benefit in a way because they can

continue this study to prove that the claim of the present researchers are true. This paper

will serve as a reliable source for their further study in which their paper could be proven

as a credible output.

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D. Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study focused on determining the effects of relationship affiliations in

Medical Technology students in Far Eastern University – Manila. The study covered the

effects of being romantically committed with their respective partners to the studies of

those students who are experiencing this; on how they would cope to this kind of

situation, and on the period of time that are committed. The researchers used 25

respondents each from the second and third year medical students in Far Eastern

University.

The researchers made use of a survey as their research instrument. This study was

conducted in the first semester of the school year 2014-2015 only and was limited to the

generalized effects of having a relationship commitment to their academic performances

and will not include private matters of the respondents.

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 CHAPTER 2
RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES

METHOD OF RESEARCH USED

The researchers used descriptive method to describe characteristics of a

population or phenomenon of being studied. This method aims to describe, explain and

interpret the gathered data. In this method, researchers will be able to answer the “what”

question on the study. The effects of early romantic relationships in the academic

performances of the 2nd and 3rd year students were identified and interpreted by the

researchers with the use of survey questionnaire.

SOURCES OF DATA

Researchers used a survey form that was answered by the respondents with

question regarding the effects of early romantic relationships on the academic

performances of the students by filling up certain question regarding the topic. This

survey questionnaire shall be given to 2nd year and 3rd year Medical Technology students.

The researchers also used previous thesis, reliable websites, and books related to their

topic to make research more credible.

RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY

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 In this study 25 respondents were randomly chosen form selected second year and

third year Medical Technology students. The total respondents of this research were 50

students from different block sections of second year and third year Medical Technology

students.

SAMPLING PROCEDURES

The researchers used non-probability sampling in conducting this study.

Researchers selected 25 respondents in every block section by randomly distributing the

questionnaires to the totally of 50 Medical Technology students different block sections.

INSTRUMENTS

The researchers used an indirect method in approaching the students, by the

means of survey questionnaires with two questions regarding the prelims grades by the

chosen subject of the second year and third year medical technology students, another

two questions answerable by yes or no if early romantic relationship affects the academic

performances of the respondents, and lastly another two questions about early romantic

relationship affects their academic performances. The researchers formulated the

questions according to what they have observed in the respondents’ way of dealing with

their academic performances as well as in their romantic relationship. They validated the

tool in two ways: (1) by peer evaluation and (2) by the approval of the professor.

DATA GATHERING

The researchers distributed survey sheets to random 25 respondents coming from

2nd year Medical Technology students and same as with the 3 rd year Medical Technology

students with the total of 50 respondents.

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TREATMENT OF DATA

The data gathered from the 50 respondents were then interpreted and analysed.

Researchers used different kinds of graphs and tables that were used to show the detailed

result of the study.

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 CHAPTER 3

PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

3.1 INTRODUCTION
The methodology described on the previous chapter provided the baseline for data

gathering. In this chapter, the presentation of data is systematically linked to the format of

the self-developed questionnaire attached in the appendix. The following were used to

analyze the data: description of the sample, main results, discussion, presentation and

interpretation of results.

This chapter focused on the analysis and interpretation of data that was collected

for this study. According to De Vos (1998:203), data analysis entails that analyst break

down data into constituent parts to obtain answers to research questions and to test

hypotheses. The analysis of the research data does not in its own provide the answers to

research questions.

The purpose of interpreting the data is to reduce it to an intelligible and

interpretable form so that the relations of research problems can be studied and tested,

and conclusions drawn. On the other hand, when the researcher interprets the research

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results, he/she studies them for their meaning and implications (De Vos, 1998:203). The

next section will discuss the characteristics of the sample in order for the findings to be

clearly understood.

3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE SAMPLE

As stated from the first chapter, the goal of the study was to conduct research on

the effects of early romantic relationship in the academic performance of the Medical

Technology students. The researchers employed a cross-sectional survey. Data was

collected by using of questionnaires. The questionnaires were delivered by hand to the

respondents. A letter of approval to conduct the study and a covering letter explaining the

research were attached to the questionnaires. The population of the study is the selected

Second Year and Third Year Medical Technology Students in Far Eastern University,

Manila campus.

The sample was randomly selected from the above population. The sample then

consisted 50 respondents; 25 respondents from second year and 25 respondents from

third year. All questionnaires were returned to the researchers so there would be no

problem in getting accurate results.

The respondents were male and female of different ages and civil status. The

respondents had different grades in the subjects given. The respondents completed the

specially designed questionnaire. Data was collected in October 2014 according to the

schedule that has been given. The researcher had to remind the respondents to complete

the questionnaires and a low response rate was obtained. The next section consists of the

main results.

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3.3 MAIN RESULTS

3.3.1 Data Interpretation and Analysis

3.3.2 Section A

3.3.2.1 Demographic Statistics

This section provides an overview of the demographic profile of the (a) total

medical technology students, (b) 2nd year medical technology students, and (c) 3rd year

medical technology students.

Table 3.3.2.1 Total Demographic Data of the 2nd Year and 3rd Year Medical

Technology Students

DEMOGRAPHIC SECOND THIRD TOTAL TOTAL

DATA YEAR YEAR PERCENTAGE
By Gender:
MALE 8 16 24 48%
FEMALE 17 9 26 52%
By Age:
16 1 0 1 0.02%
17 12 0 12 24%
18 12 15 27 54%
19 0 10 10 20%
By Civil Status:
SINGLE 17 8 25 50%
IN A 8 17 25 50%
RELATIONSHIP

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 Table 3.3.2.1 presents the total demographic data of the 2 nd year and 3rd

year medical technology students. It showed that 52% of the respondents were females.

On the other hand, only 48% were males. Regarding the age, 54% of the respondents

were 18 years old. By means of their civil status, 50% were singles and the other half,

50% were in a relationship.

Table 3.3.2.2 The Grades of the 2nd Year and 3rd Year Medical Technology Students

who are In a Relationship

GRADES SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Second Third Organic Anatomy Clinical Histology Second Year Third Year
Year Year Chemistry and Chemistry
Physiology
A 70-75 1 0 10 13 12.5% 0% 58.82% 76.47%
B+ 76-80 1 2 7 2 12.5% 25% 41.18% 11.76%
B 81-85 4 2 0 2 50% 25% 0% 11.76%
C+ 86-90 1 3 0 0 12.5% 37.5% 0% 0%
C 1 1 12.5% 12.5%
D+ 0 0 0% 0%
D 0 0 0% 0%
F 0 0 0% 0%

Table 3.3.2.2 presents the grades of the 2nd year and 3rd year medical technology

students who are in a relationship. It showed that 50% of the 2nd year respondents got B

in Organic Chemistry and 37.5% got C+ in Anatomy and Physiology. On the other hand,

58.82% of the 3rd year respondents got a grade of 70-75 in Clinical Chemistry and

76.47% got a grade of 70-75 in Histology.

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 Table 3.3.2.3 The Grades of the 2nd Year and 3rd Year Medical Technology Students

who are Single

GRADES SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR TOTAL PERCENTAGE

Second Third Organic Anatomy Clinical Histology Second Year Third Year
Year Year Chemistry and Chemistry
Physiology
A 70-75 4 0 6 5 23.53% 0% 75% 62.5%
B+ 76-80 4 2 1 2 23.53% 11.76% 12.5% 25%
B 81-85 6 7 0 1 35.29% 41.18% 0% 12.5%
C+ 86-90 1 6 1 0 5.88% 35.29% 12.5% 0%
C 2 2 11.76% 11.76%
D+ 0 0 0% 0%
D 0 0 0% 0%
F 0 0 0% 0%

Table 3.3.2.3 presents the grades of the 2nd year and 3rd year medical technology

students who are not in a relationship. It showed that 35.29% of the 2nd year respondents

got B in Organic Chemistry and 41.18% got B in Anatomy and Physiology. On the other

hand, 75% of the 3rd year respondents got a grade of 70-75 in Clinical Chemistry and

62.5% got a grade of 70-75 in Histology.

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Table 3.3.2.4 The Answers of the 2nd Year and 3rd Year Medical Technology

Students who are In a Relationship with regards on how they are affected

FOLLOW-UP SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR TOTAL

QUESTIONS PERCENTAGE
Positively Negatively Positively Negatively Positively Negatively
2.1 3 5 7 10 40% 60%
2.2 2 6 5 12 28% 72%
2.3 5 3 10 7 60% 40%
2.4 4 4 7 10 44% 66%
2.5 5 3 8 9 52% 48%

Table 3.3.2.4 presents the answers of the 2nd year and 3rd medical technology

students who are in a relationship with regards on how they are affected. It showed 60%

were affected positively and 72% were affected negatively.

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3.3.2.5 Analysis of the Data Collected

From the data gathered, the results further indicate that the total demographic data

of the 50 medical technology students (25 from 2nd year and 25 from 3rd year) shows that

male respondents dominated the female ones. This means that there is a gender

imbalance. Therefore, the results of this study will be more composed of male opinions.

The majority of the respondents were 18 years old, but 19 years old was the oldest, and

the youngest was only 16 years old. When it comes to the civil status of the respondents,

it was balanced. Half of them were single and in a relationship.

Among the 2nd year medical technology students who were in a relationship, there

are more female respondents than male. A majority of the 2nd year respondents

committed in a romantic affiliation, had a grade of B (equivalent to 3.00 and ranges from

83-88) in Organic Chemistry. This is not bad after all, because it’s not easy to get this

kind of grade depending on how the students manage their time and their strategies

despite the fact that they are in a relationship. On the other hand, a majority got C+

(equivalent to 2.50 and ranges from 77-82) in Anatomy and Physiology. These two,

Organic Chemistry and Anatomy and Physiology are the two major courses for 2 nd year

medical technology students.

The majority of the 2nd year respondents said that their academic performances

are affected by them having a romantic relationship, because it’s not that easy to handle;

but it can help them improve some abilities and skills that they have. From the data

gathered, majority answered that being committed in a romantic relationship that their

ability to focus in studying, ability in managing their time properly, decision-making

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skill, and their priorities are affected negatively, because they are easily distracted by the

things that they are used to do with their romantic partners (like for example, texting and

dating), they are having hard time deciding whether to be with his or her romantic partner

or to be with his or her lectures or books, peers, and setting up their priorities between

studies and their romantic relationship. On the other hand, the other half also said that

their priorities are also affected positively and as well as their grades, because them being

in committed in a romantic relationship can serve as an inspiration and motivation for

them to be able to strive more in their studies.

From the data gathered from the answered surveyed from Third Year Medical

Technology students, it shows that there were more males who were committed in a

relationship than females. According to Bernales, there are more males that are engaged

to a commitment for the reason of companionship; sometimes you don’t need to have

someone for love, but it’s for your companion in life and it’s for own good.

Regarding the grades on the selected major subjects, it shows that there is a higher

percentage of getting 70-80 than 81-90. This explains that having committed in a

relationship really matters on their academic performance because of the conflict in

which between your studies and love relationship must be prioritized. The majority

answered that their academic performances were being affected by romantic relationship

wherein it caused negative effect in their ability to focus to study, to manage their time,

manage their decision making skills, their priorities, and their grades. This proves the

study of Bernales that “Entering to a romantic relationship has different effects in every

aspect whether it is positively or negatively.” Some of the respondents also answered that

their academic performance is positively affected by having a relationship for they are

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taking this as a good part of them because they had the ability to handle things between

the two.

The totality of the Second Year and Third Year Medical Technology who were in

relationship responses, shows that the majority of them experienced those negative

consequences and its negative effects. It shows a higher percentage in research that being

romantically committed in an early age has more bad effects than it is good.

And for those Second Year Medical Technology Students, it shows that there is a

big difference in their academic performance to those who are engaged. Most of the got

high grades because they are only focus on their studies because they think that being

committed in a romantic relationship is one of the major distraction for their goals in

lives. While on Third Year Medical Technology Students, it shows that there is no

difference in getting high or low grades because of their hard subjects.

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 CHAPTER 4
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SUMMARY

This paper attempted to: (1) determine the demographic profile of the 2nd year and

3rd year Medical Technology students which consists of their age, gender, civil status,

year, and preliminary grade, (2) know if there is a significant relationship in the academic

performances of the students who are engaged in romantic relationship; lastly, (3) know

if there is a significant relationship in the academic performances of the students who are

not engaged in romantic relationship.

Researchers used descriptive method as their method in conducting their research.

Descriptive method was used in this research by describing, explaining, and interpreting

the gathered data.

The researchers used survey forms that were answered by 50 respondents coming

from 2nd year and 3rd year Medical Technology students of Far Eastern University. The

gathered data were analyzed by the reliable respondents and made it credible by the used

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of reliable sources like books, journals, unpublished thesis, trustable websites that were

connected topics of this study.

FINDINGS

These are the findings that are drawn from this research:

1. There were more males respondents than females. Second, most of the

respondents were 18 years old and least age of respondent was 16. Third, half of

the 50 respondents were single and the other half were in a relationship. Fourth,

out of 50 respondents, 25 respondents come from 2nd year Medical Technology

students and the rest came from 3rd year Medical Technology students. Lastly,

when it comes to 2nd years students, most of the students that were single got

higher grades compared to those who were engaged in a romantic relationship.

While, in the 3rd year students, there was no difference between the single and

those students who are engaged in a romantic relationship in terms of their prelim

grades.

2. There was a significant relationship in the academic performances for those who

were engaged in romantic relationship in the 2nd year Medical Technology

students. On

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 the other hand, there was no significant relationship among the 3rd year Medical

Technology students who were committed in romantic relationship.

3. For the 2nd year Medical Technology students who were single there was a

significant relationship in their academic performances. While in the 3rd year

Medical Technology students who are single there was no significant relationship

with regards to the academic performances of the 3rd year.

CONCLUSION

Based on the findings of the study the following conclusions are drawn.

1. It shows that there are equal respondents of single and in relationship students

because we want to see the great difference of their academic performance.

2. There is a significant relationship in the academic performance of the 2 nd year

Medical Technology students who are in a relationship because they considered

their relationship as sources of inspiration which helped them improve their

abilities and skills that they have. On the other hand, there was no significant

relationship in the academic performances of 3rd year Medical Technology

students who are in a relationship compared to 2nd year Medical Technology

students; they are more matured in handling their priorities.

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3. There was a significant relationship in the academic performance on 2 nd year

Medical Technology students who were single in a relationship they got higher

prelim grades which means that they were able to focus more on their studies that

made them excel more. On the other hand, there was no significant relationship in

the academic performances of the 3rd year Medical Technology students who

were single because their grades are just the same as those who are in a

relationship.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The researchers recommend the following:

1. Civil status of the students doesn’t matter when it comes to their academic

performances. Whether civil or in a relationship, it should be noted that the

students’ way of dealing with their relationship and studies are important.

2. Perspective of the students with regards to their romantic relationship should

also be given consideration in getting the most accurate results possible.

3. Other factors should be considered too when determining the relationship

between the students’ grades and their academic performance, like:

extracurricular activities that they do, organizations wherein they are a member of

others.

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4. The future researchers would have to do a more wide-range study about this

paper to fully determine the effects of intimate relationships to their academic

performance; and also, to do a more in-depth study about this topic.

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UNPUBLISHED SOURCES

Jimenez, J.M et al., (2013) Effects of early romantic relationship on first year

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Bernales, A.M. Retrieved August 17, 2014, from http://www.study.com.

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APPENDICES

Answered survey sheets from 2nd year and 3rd year medical technology students:

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 FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY
Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila
Institute of Arts and Sciences

Department of Medical Technology

September 26,
2014
To our dear respondents,

This survey questionnaire is a part of our thesis requirement in ENG-104; it is all

about the “Effects of Early Romantic Relationship in Second Year and Third Year
Medical Technology Students in Far Eastern University”. We, the researchers from
MT1322, humbly ask for your patience and cooperation in answering this survey
questionnaire honestly and objectively; this will only consume 3 to 5 minutes of your
time. We assure you that the information you provided in this paper will remain
confidential. Thank you.
Respectfully yours, Checked by:
__________________________
__________________________

Christine Michaela P. Cruzat Mr. Dominador Caballero

Jr.
__________________________ ENG-104 Professor
Mae Katrine Q. Macatula
__________________________
Ninia Sara M. Orlina

__________________________
Angela Marie Janel B. Pascua
__________________________
Joanne Karen A. Regal
__________________________

Xyrel Keith J. Sibalon

THE RESEARCHERS

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 FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

Institute of Arts and Sciences

Department of Medical Technology

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Name (optional):

Year and Section:

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Directions: Please complete the following details about yourself by putting a check inside
the box.

Gender. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Age. How old are you?

16 17

18 19

Civil Status. What is your civil status?

Single

In a Relationship

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 FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

Directions: Please write your answers as honestly as you can in the blanks provided for.

For Second Year Students:

• What is your preliminary grade in?

Organic Chemistry: ___ Anatomy and Physiology:

___

For Third Year Students:

• What is your preliminary grade in?

Clinical Chemistry: ___ Histology: ___

These questions below are only applicable to the students who are committed in a
romantic relationship:

1. Does having a romantic relationship affect your academic performance?

Yes: ___ No: ___

2. If yes, tell whether it affects you positively or negatively by putting a check

inside the box.

2.1. It affects my ability to focus in studying: Positively

Negatively
2.2. It affects my ability to manage my time: Positively
Negatively
2.3. It affects my decision-making skill: Positively
Negatively
2.4. It affects my priorities: Positively
Negatively
2.5. It affects my grades: Positively
Negatively

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