HomePsychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journalvol. 11 no. 1 (2023)

Perceived Causes of Students on Illegal Possession of Deadly Weapons in Morong National High School: A Basis for an Action Plan

Janine Cornejo | Marchelle Espinar | Anley Sofia Gaso | Jewel Ann Gutierrez | Juliann Eyra Rempillo | Brandon Arnold Velasquez | Reinald Gutierrez

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

There are issues about possessing weapons among students in Morong National High School. This study’s aim is to determine the perceived causes of the students' illegal possession of deadly weapons. A quantitative research methodology was used inthe study. This study has 22 respondents, 6 for involved, 6 for witness, and 10 for teachers engaged in an interview. They were chosen through a purposive sampling technique.This study’s findings revealed that the most common cause of illegal possession of weapons among students is self-defense.From the findings, the perceived causes of the students' illegal possession of deadly weapons are self-defense, physical fighting, showing off, curiosity, parenting, and their surroundings. The overlapping causes of the respondents' illegal possession are self-defense and physical fight, which were mentioned 11 times each, followed by physical fight, which was mentioned twice.



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