LEVEL OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF LIBON

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of
Libon Community College
Libon, Albay

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements in Research 1
(Fundamental of Research)

MARQUEZ, MARJORIE JOY

RAMOS, JESSEL R.
SEVILLA, MICKYLA MARIE B.
SIERRA, DIANE S.
VOLANTE, ANGELA S.

June 2024
 RECOMMENDATION FOR FINAL DEFENSE

This action research hereto attached entitled Level of Moral

Development of First Year Students of Libon Community College. Prepared
and submitted by Marjorie Joy Marquez, Jessel R. Ramos, Mickyla Marie B.
Sevilla, Diane S. Sierra, and Angela S. Volante In partial fulfillment for the degree,
Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Values Education is hereby submitted
to the Research Committee for Consideration.

MR. ROBEL BANDA

Research Adviser

Research Committee This action entitled Levels of Moral Development

of First Year Students in Libon Community College submitted by Marjorie Joy
Marquez, Jessel R. Ramos, Mickyla Marie B. Sevilla, Diane S. Sierra, and
Angela Volante In partial fulfillment for the degree, Bachelor of Secondary
Education major in Values Education is hereby recommended for oral
Examination.

EVA SASULUYA, MAEd

Chairperson

AMELITA P. SADUESTE, Ed D NEDIE B. SEVILLA, Ph D

Member Member

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 Results of the Oral Examination

Results of the Oral Examination of Marjorie Joy Marquez, Jessel R.

Ramos, Mickyla Marie B. Sevilla, Diane S. Sierra, and Angela S. Volante for the
degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Values Education.

Title: Levels of Moral Development of First Year Students in Libon

Community College
Place: Libon Community College
Date: June 2024
This is to certify that Marjorie Joy Marquez, Jessel R. Ramos, Mickyla
Marie B. Sevilla, Diane S. Sierra, and Angela S. Volante has passed the Oral
Examination with the final rating of _______%

Panel of Examiners Action Taken

AMELITA P. SADUESTE, Ed D
Member

EVA SASULUYA, MAEd

Chairperson

NEDIE B. SEVILLA, Ph D
Member

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 Approval Sheet

Upon recommendation of the oral Examination Committee, the Action

Research entitled Levels of Moral Development of First Year Students in
Libon Community College prepared by of Marjorie Joy Marquez, Jessel R.
Ramos, Mickyla Marie B. Sevilla, Diane S. Sierra, and Angela S. Volante in
partial fulfillment for the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in
Values Education.

AMELITA P. SADUESTE, Ed D
College Dean

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is not possible to prepare a research without the guidance that has

extended their assistance for the success of this study. First to our almighty God,

for the gift of wisdom, knowledge and giving us the courage for the

accomplishment of the study.

To Eden B. Rivera LICOM Administrator and Dr. Amelita P. Sadueste

DEAN of College Department, we would like to thank you for encouraging our

research and kind supervision in the completion of this research.

To our adviser, Robel Banda we would like to express our special

appreciation, thank you for the patience in instructing and teaching us on how to

do or conduct this research.

To Dr. Nedie B. Sevilla our research instructor, we are extremely thankful

and pay gratitude for the valuable guidance and support on completion of this

study.

The research panelist who manifested their distinguished skills and

talents in their own fields as seen in their way of correction and ideas shared.

To researchers we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those

who have contributed to this research. Special thanks to Marquez et. al for their

invaluable (technical assistance, advice, feedback, etc.).

The respondents of this study, for being approachable, cooperative and

for spending their time answering the checklist provided.

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 To Mrs. Eva Sasuluya our validator who generously contributed her time

and expertise to review and provide feedback on our research findings. Her

rigorous examination and thoughtful comments have significantly strengthened

the validity and reliability of this study.

To our family, who served as an inspiration, motivation and provider of

our financial expenses.

Lastly, we thank each one of us for giving the best effort. This would

indeed be possible without the cooperation and participation of everyone.

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 ABSTRACT

“LEVELS OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS IN

LIBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE”

MARJORIE JOY MARQUEZ, JESSEL R. RAMOS, MICKYLA MARIE B.

SEVILLA, DIANE S. SIERRA, AND ANGELA VOLANTE, LIBON COMMUNITY
COLLEGE, LIBON, ALBAY, JUNE 2024

This study aims to determine Level of Moral Development of first year

Students of Libon Community College. Specifically, it seeks to answer to the
following questions: (1) What is the socio-demographic profile of the respondents
in terms of: Age, Sex, Family Background, Peer Group, (2) What is the level of
moral development of the respondents?, (3) What advocacy program can be
proposed based on the findings of the study?

This study was carried out among 180 first year students of Libon
Community College in Libon, Albay. A quantitative research method was
employed in this study. We used a survey questionnaire checklist utilizing a 4-
point Likert scale. Upon treating the gathered data, the researcher found that
most of the first year students are not fully developed in terms of their moral
awareness. Lacking awareness about moral development can have profound
implications on both individual and societal levels. Without a conscious
understanding of how moral values and ethical principles evolve, individuals may
struggle to navigate complex moral dilemmas, leading to decisions that are not
aligned with broader social norms or justice principles. This gap in awareness
can result in actions that are selfish, harmful, or unjust, fostering environments
where unethical behavior becomes normalized. Societally, the absence of a
collective commitment to fostering moral growth can undermine the foundations
of trust, cooperation, and social cohesion, potentially leading to increased
conflicts, social inequities, and a general decline in the quality of interpersonal
relationships and community life

Keywords: Levels and Moral Development

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page ……………………………………………………………………………... i

Recommendation for Final Defense ……………………………………………... ii

Research Committee ……………………………………………………………..… ii

Results of the Oral Examination …………………………………………….…… iii

Acknowledgement …………………………………………………………..………. v

Abstract ………………………………………………………………..…………….. vii

Table of Contents ………………….……………………………………..……….. viii

List of Tables ……………………………………………………………………….... xi

List Of Figures ..…………………………………………………………………….. xii

Chapter 1 ……..………………………………………………………………………. 1

THE PROBLEM ……...……………………………………………………….. 1

Introduction ……………………………………………………………...…….. 1

Statement of the Problem ……………………………………...…………….. 3

Significance of the Study ………………………………………………………4

Scope and Delimitation ………………………………………………….……. 5

Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………………. 6

Notes …………………………………………………………………………… 9

Chapter 2 …………………………………………………………………………..… 10

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES …………………..10

Related Literature ………………………………………………………..……10

Related Studies ........................................................................................16

Synthesis of the State of Arts .................................................................. 18

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 Gap Bridge by the Study ......................................................................... 20

Theoretical Frameworks .......................................................................... 20

Conceptual Frameworks ......................................................................... 25

Notes ………………………………………………………………………….. 27

Chapter 3 …………………………………………………………………………….. 29

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ............................................................... 29

Research Design ..................................................................................... 29

Respondents ........................................................................................... 30

Research Instrument ............................................................................... 32

Data Gathering Procedure ...................................................................... 31

Statistical Treatment ............................................................................... 33

Notes ……………………………………………………………..…………… 36

Chapter 4 …………………………………………………………………………….. 37

Levels of Moral Development of First Year Student in Libon Community

College

Socio-demographic Profile of the Students ............................................ 37

Level of Moral Development ……………………………………………….. 43

Advocacy Program on the Moral Development Awareness in Libon

Community College …............................................................................ 47

Notes ………………………………………………………………………… 54

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Chapter 5 …………………………………………………………………………… 55

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS

AND RECOMMENDATION ................................................................... 55

Summary ............................................................................................... 55

Findings ................................................................................................. 56

Conclusions ........................................................................................... 57

Recommendations ................................................................................ 57

Notes .................................................................................................... 59

Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………. 60

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 APPENDICES

Appendices .................................................................................................... 64

Appendix A .......................................................................................... 65

Appendix B .......................................................................................... 66

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Respondents of the Study ………………............................................ 31

Table 2. Scale of the Three Stages of Kohlberg’s Theory ............................... 34

Table 3. Profile of the Students in Terms of Age.............................................. 37

Table 4. Profile of the Students in Terms of Sex ............................................. 39

Table 5. Profile of the Students in Terms of Family Background..................... 40

Table 6. Profile of the Students in Terms of Peer Group ................................ 41

Table 7. Level of Moral Development of 1st Year Students in Libon Community

College ………………………………………….................................................. 43

Table 8. The Summary of Final Weighted Mean of the Three Stages ………. 45

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Theoretical Paradigm ....................................................................... 24

Figure 2. Conceptual Paradigm ....................................................................... 26

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