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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
The mind or the gift of rationalizing, is one of the most complex ability we, humans, are
capable of. Since time immemorial, the progress that man has undertaken intellectually is
undeniably great; from being able to learn to walk upright, to being capable of creating simple
forms of tools that can make their life easier. Such changes are achieved because of their
social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects
damages or to benefit from opportunities associated with climate change. Such ability to
conform to such dramatic changes, allow an individual to shift their thoughts and tendency to
There are various reasons why individuals take significant actions; and one of which is
impact called Social Change, is one of those potential reasons for adaptations. Social change
in the broadest sense is any change in social relations. Viewed this way, social change is an
processes of change within the social structure, which serve in part to maintain the structure,
and processes that modify the structure. The specific meaning of social change depends first on
the social entity considered. In addition, one is forced to take substantial responses to adapt
himself in the ever changing environment of his community for him to justify and continue his
existence.
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various emotions that act like vessels. People also experience transitions requiring
adjustment. This flexibility allows us to maintain forward movement in our lives. Such transitions
can also be referred to as pain. Pain is capable of changing an individual, well in fact it is indeed
is the sole reason of change. This urge of strong emotion can actually be drawn from various
ways either physically, emotionally and socially. According to a recent study conducted medical
practioners (2013), it was found out that personality traits appear to influence how strongly a
person responds to a treatment for pain. Personality traits associated with self-control and the
regulation of anger in particular were associated with greater pain relief. Personality traits are
also known to influence a persons response to treatments for certain conditions. Pain in
an entity, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. It also harms or injures another person.
Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault,
The specific meaning of social change depends first on the social entity considered; and
one of such social entity that the researchers decided to conduct their study to is to child abuse.
The World Health Organization (WHO) define child abuse can be a single incident, but
usually takes place over time (Richardson, 2004). As explained by the women participants in a
study by Van Loon and Kralik (2005a): While definitions of abuse remain ambiguous, some
behaviours are objectively deleterious to healthy child development. All the same acceptability
around behaviour varies widely from one social group to another (Tucci, Saunders, & Goddard,
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In the Philippines, UNICEFs work is based on upholding childrens rights, including the
right to protection from abuse. In the 1990s, the Philippines adopted a law protecting children
from abuse, exploitation and discrimination. However, children remain at risk of sexual and
physical abuse, trafficking and child pornography. According to the United Nations International
Childrens Fund (UNICEF), As many as 2,147 cases of child abuse were reported to the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the first quarter of this year, more
than onefourth of which was of a sexual nature. The figure was nearly half of the total 4,374
child abuse cases reported in the entire year of 2015, according to the Policy Development and
Planning Bureau of the DSWD -there are more children becoming victims of abuse, violence
and exploitation. In addition, the country lacks a national child protection monitoring and
reporting system determine the exact number of children in need of special protection, such as
Being a student, for example of Bachelor of Science in Social Work, the researchers are
to obtain information regarding such matters. They also found the topic significant as potential
future public servants, and useful for prominent references by external parties. The researchers,
being considerate, want to uncover the present state of child treatment in their vicinity which in
their case is Barangay Karuhatan. Because of such reason, researchers have selected to
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THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
Intellectual matters regarding pain in various ways are only a minority of any significant
effects of abuse. Any personality adaptations for this corresponding pain, is what probably be
the way they could communicate to the rest of the members of the community.
individual experiencing such odds makes an impact on how they behave outside the society.
The researchers are about to take accountable actions to treat any irregular personality
They are to prove that one is always capable of making a decision in his every steps.
This rational gift is what makes them unique and so justify their existence in the society.
Researchers used Existentialism to show the relationship between decisions that run
inside a highschool student; of whether they experience any kind of abuse. This verdict shall
on individual existence, freedom, and choice. There are several philosophical positions all
related to existential philosophy but the main identifiable common proposition, is that existence
precedes essence. By this, existentialism states that man exists and in that existence man
defines himself and the world in his own subjectivity, and wanders between choice, freedom,
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Researchers shall base their study in the strategic plan shown thereof:
Selection of the
Subject
Data Analysis
Recommendation Conclusion
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This research is based on the current issues of child abuse particulary on the
highschool students Caruhatan NHS. The study shall become useful in each of every ways to a
Its goal is to imply the irrevocable truths of abuse on the young minds of teenagers
specifically in their highschool years. The majority of the data that shall be presented is related
to ones experience.
Therefore ones finalized, the research might become handy for the following individuals:
For the Parents This research will serve as reminder to all the parents that they
should be more watchful in guiding their children and secure their safety.
For the Children They will be more responsible and conscious with their actions and
For the Co-Researchers This research will serve as a basis of factual data regarding
For the Government - To strengthen and improve the programs and policies regarding
the welfare of the children against abuses. In addition, this could be a basis for policy
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS
This research-paper aims to discover Highest Number of Cases of Child Abuse in Caruhatan
This study will scope the relevant issue and cases of child abuse in Valenzuela City
specifically in Barangay Caruhatan. This study will be done in Caruhatan National High School
with the participation of the students as our respondents in our survey form which will help to
The limitations and possible weaknesses of this study is the innocence of some children
from the different kinds of abuse. In addition, the lack of courage to seek help from the
authorities such as womens desk, police and barangay officials may be the weakness of this
study. However, these issues may be resolve by having a plan before dealing with it.
Furthermore, it lessen the ability to measure the real count of abuse cases in larger amount
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Included in the list below are the terms to be considered in understanding the majority of
the research:
Emotional Abuse - Pain that is covered and attacks emotion. Emotional maltreatment or
Physical Abuse - Is any intentional and unwanted contact with you or something close to your
Sexual Abuse Molestation and undesired sexual behavior done by a person towards others.
Exploitation Treating someone unfairly inorder for them to benefit from it.
Local Government Unit (LGU) A system of government providing services to the public in a
certain city.
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http://marinelife.about.com/od/glossary/g/adaptation.htm
https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/09/27/adapting-to-change/
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/abuse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abuse
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/798772/child-abuse-on-rise-dswd-report-shows
https://www.unicef.org/philippines/reallives_12091.html
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/unique-everybody-else/201301/personality-
and-pain-relief
http://unfccc.int/adaptation/items/7021.php
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/10/31/opinion/melching-africa-social-change/
http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/294/624
https://www.britannica.com/topic/social-change
http://www.scottlondon.com/reports/change.html
http://theconversation.com/tomorrows-technology-will-lead-to-sweeping-changes-in-
society-it-must-for-all-our-sakes-36023
https://www.unicef.org/philippines/media_25534.html#.WKrZ3G-GPIU