problems during college years. Moreover, it has become a public health concern because of its effect on the future of a child. The goal of the current study is to assess the primary psychosocial factors that predict problem drinking among college students. Variables examined included demographic variables, personality, drinking history, alcohol expectancies, drinking motives, stress and coping, activity involvement, and peer and family influence. Evidence from studies of college drinking indicated
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1. P O L Y T E C H N I C U N I V E R S I T Y O F T H E P H I L I P P I N E S ASSESSMENT OF THE STUDY SKILLS OF 1ST YEAR AND 2ND YEAR COMPUTER ENGINEERING STUDENTS OF POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Presented to the Faculty of the Institute of Technology Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa, Manila In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Diploma in Computer Engineering Management Technology by ANGELICA MAE V. ALCANTARA ALLEN NICOLE P. ANGAT
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STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AS INFLUENCED BY THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND OTHER ONLINE ACTIVITIES Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In this age of globalization, the advent of internet is something that has shaken almost all spheres of personal, social and professional human life. Wikipedia.org, 2012 cited that with the rapid growth of people who use or have access to the Internet, millions of people can stay connected together using the web provision called Social
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Research Proposal presented to The Faculty of College of Arts and Sciences Cebu Technological University – Main Campus In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for DC 4117 (Manuscript Planning and Preparation) For the Degree Bachelor of Science in Development Communication Jievah Cris Codeniera Cantiveros Mark Anthony Dumaguit Gumera Genevive Jakosalem Monteceno 2013 Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE INTRODUCTION Rationale of the Study The 20th century has been a remarkable
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BACKGROUND Nutrition plays an important role in the present age of scientific investigation and discovery. Recent studies and discoveries in the field of nutrition have been considered among the greatest scientific achievements because of their far reaching effects on human progress and welfare. Credit is due to those investigators in the field of nutrition who made careful and painstaking studies which have given knowledge on how best to select, combine and prepare food to promote the health and efficiency
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exploit, but to develop, civilize, educate, and to train in the science of self-government.” In his instructions to the First and Second Philippine Commissions, McKinley explained in effect that the U.S. came to the Philippines not to conquer the Filipinos, but to work for their benefit and welfare. The Military Government Following the surrender of Manila in August, 1898, President McKinley ordered the establishment of a military government here. Major General Wesley Merritt, the commander of
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CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction The Philippine archipelago is made up of 7, 107 islands with total area of 300, 00 square kilometer. It has a current population of nearly 88 million people, 75% of which belong to 8 major ethnic groups and the remaining 25% are divided among different minor ethnic groups and indigenous tribes. The country has more than 110 ethnic tribes and cultural communities whose cultures and traditions are in varying states of extinction. These
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of influence in Filipino viewers, especially young people. The consumer preference id often based what they see on T.V. as portrayed by various stunning, and often times ideal, commercial models. It is noticeable that people, especially young people/students, has the tendency to be idealistic, and tends to imitate what they often see as appealing to majority. Advertisements aren't inherently bad, but many use manipulative tactics that influence in ways students don't
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Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Presented in this chapter is foreign and local literature and studies which are relevant to the present undertaking. Literature and studies cited enables the researcher to have a better understanding and a wider perspective of this investigation. Adversity Quotient (AQ) and its nature Resilience refers to the ability to cope or to give a successful response to high risk or adversity as measured by the four CO2RE scales of the adversity
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Learning Strategies of Third year Social Work student and their Academic status _______________ A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences and Teachers Education University of Cagayan Valley Tuguegarao City _____________ In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of Bachelor of Science in Social Work _______________ By Angelique O. Conde Ma. Glenda B. Buquel APPROVAL SHEET This research entitled: “Learning Strategy of Third Year
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