Social Studies CXC SBA by Tevin Samuels

Social
Studies
School Year 2021
Based
Assessm
ent
Name of candidate: Tevin Samuels
Centre number: 100087
Candidate number:
Territory: Jamaica
Teacher: Ms. Davis

Table of contents
1. Acknowledgement
2. Introduction
3. Statement of Problem
4. Reason for choosing the Topic
5. Method of Investigation
6. Data Collection Instrument
7. Procedure for Data Collection
8. Presentation of Data
Acknowledgement
Undoubtedly, with sincere gratitude and appreciation, I firstly wish to thank my
teacher, for her guidance through the process of completing my Social Studies
School-Based Assessment (SBA). Her enthusiasm for the subject kept me engaged
in my research and I also would like to praise God for good health and strength
that was necessary in order for me to complete this study.
Introduction
One of the most common problems in the society is teenage pregnancy. Teenage
pregnancy has plague our schools, homes and community, but what is the major
cause of all this? This project was done to find out what are the factors that
contribute to teenage pregnancy in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Here you will see a
breakdown of how the data was collected and analyzed.
Problem Statement
What are the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy in Ocho Rios, Jamaica?
The growing problem of teenage pregnancy in in Ocho Rios is a major cause for
concern. The study seeks to ascertain what are the causes of teenage pregnancy?
What are the effects of teenage pregnancy? Furthermore to seek possible
solutions, if any have been put in place to solve this problem?
Reason for choosing the Topic
I chose this area of research because teenage pregnancy is a serious issue that
may seriously impact the future of a teenage girl. They might get the support they
need to maintain their basic needs for both them and the unborn child. They
typically lack skills needed to handle pregnancy and motherhood and so I would
like to point out to them that it is not the right path to take.
Method of Investigation
In order to collect data from the survey, I have decided to seek to investigate the
causes and effects of teenage pregnancy in Ocho Rios by the use of
questionnaires.
The advantages of questionnaires
1. Large amounts of information can be collected from a large number of
people in a short period of time and in a relatively cost effective way.
2. Can be carried out by the researcher or by any number of people with

limited affect to its validity and reliability.
3. Can be analyzed more ‘scientifically’ and objectively than other forms of

research.
Data Collection Instrument
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. What is your Gender?
☐Male ☐Female
2. Which age group do you belong to?

☐Ages 13 - 15
☐Ages 16 – 18
☐Ages 19 – 21
☐21 and older
3. What kind of family are you apart of?

☐Single parent Family
☐ Nuclear Family
☐ Extended Family
☐Sibling Household
4. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the level of teenage pregnancy in
Ocho Rios?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. What do you think contributes to teenage pregnancy?

☐ Peer Pressure
☐ Rape
☐ Low self- esteem
☐ Lack of supervision
6. What is your occupation?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Do you have any children?

☐Yes
☐No
If yes, state the age you had them.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. What effects does teenage pregnancy have on the individuals in Ocho

Rios?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. What effect does teenage pregnancy have on the pregnant teen?

☐ Worries about their future
☐Trouble with finances
☐Drugs and Smoking at an early age
☐ Depression
☐ Neglect of Child
10.How do you feel about teenage pregnancy overall?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11.Are teenage males affected by getting females pregnant?

☐Yes
☐No
If yes, state your opinion.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
12.How do you think parents should deal with teenage girls becoming
pregnant?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
13.What do you think is the best way to prevent teenage pregnancy in your
community?
☐ Encourage Abstinence
☐ Help them respect themselves
☐Have the Sex Talk with them
☐Lay out consequences
Procedure for Data Collection
A total of 27 persons were selected from the town of Ocho Rios. 23 of these
persons were religious and the other 4 had no religion, 3 went through teenage
pregnancy and 6 had family members who went through it. A total of 27
questionnaires were then distributed to the 27 persons, with the hope of getting
at least 15 within two weeks.
Presentation of Data
Question 5
What do you think contributes to teenage pregnancy?
The column chart shows what the respondents think are the causes of
teenage pregnancy
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Peer Pressure Rape Low self- esteem Lack of supervision
Question 9
What effect does teenage pregnancy have on the pregnant teens?
Effects caused by teenage pregnancy
13% Worries about their future

32% Trouble with finances
Drugs and Smoking at an early age
Depression
26% Neglect of Child
5%
24%
Question 13
What do you think is the best way to prevent teenage pregnancy in your
community?
Ways to prevent teenage pregnancy
Encourage Abstinence Help them respect Have the Sex Talk with them Lay out consequences
themselves

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Name of candidate: Tevin Samuels

Centre number: 100087

Teacher: Ms. Davis

2. Can be carried out by the researcher or by any number of people with

3. Can be analyzed more ‘scientifically’ and objectively than other forms of

1. What is your Gender?

2. Which age group do you belong to?

3. What kind of family are you apart of?

5. What do you think contributes to teenage pregnancy?

7. Do you have any children?

If yes, state the age you had them.

8. What effects does teenage pregnancy have on the individuals in Ocho

9. What effect does teenage pregnancy have on the pregnant teen?

10.How do you feel about teenage pregnancy overall?

11.Are teenage males affected by getting females pregnant?

Effects caused by teenage pregnancy

13% Worries about their future

Ways to prevent teenage pregnancy

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