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Papers by Racidon Bernarte

World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jun 6, 2016

Internet pornography has many adverse effects, especially to the relationship commitment. The use... more Internet pornography has many adverse effects, especially to the relationship commitment. The use of pornography directly correlates to a decrease in sexual intimacy. Hence, this might lead to weakening of the relationship of their partner. To find out the relevance of the claim, the researchers aimed to explore the relationship of Internet pornography consumption to the relationship commitment of married individuals in the Philippines. Different factors such as level of satisfaction, investment, quality of alternatives, relationship stability and viewing habits were also considered in determining the relationship of watching online pornography and the relationship commitment of Filipino married individuals. The study used the descriptive-correlational design. A self-administered survey was distributed to 400.It is revealed that Internet pornography consumption has an adverse effect on the relationship commitment of married Filipino couples. Furthermore, watching porn online weakened the relationship commitment that leads to an unstable relationship. This investigation found out that internet pornography consumption has a nominal negative effect on the relationship commitment of Filipino married individuals. It is proven on this study that internet pornography consumption can weaken the relationship commitment of married individuals thus, it promotes knowledge about numerous effect of it, negatively and even positively. This paper also contributes to pornography related researches on the country which can give further awareness about the said area.

Asian/Pacific Island nursing journal, Nov 20, 2017

This cross-sectional survey research aims to explore and compare the relationship of religion, re... more This cross-sectional survey research aims to explore and compare the relationship of religion, religiosity, and parental communication to the sexual behaviors of Filipinos aged 18-25 years in the United States and the Philippines. The Duke University Religion Index and Parent-Teen Sexual Risk Communication Scale-III was used to measure religiosity and parental communication. There were 130 participants living in the United States and 247 living in the Philippines included in this study. Among respondents from the Philippines, low levels of parental communication were associated with an increased report for the lack of condom use during the last intercourse. Catholics had a decreased likelihood of alcohol or illicit drug use before intercourse, having had multiple sex partners, and engaging in casual sex. Those who had low levels of religiosity were associated with reports of having had casual sex. Among the United States respondents, those who engaged in alcohol or illicit drug use before sexual intercourse were associated with decreased organizational religious activities. The findings of this study confirmed the need for comprehensive and culturally appropriate approaches to health promotion programs that incorporate religious and familial factors appropriate for Filipinos.

JHSS (Journal of Humanities and Social Studies), Sep 30, 2021

The teacher is the determinant in the success of the learning process; it requires teachers who h... more The teacher is the determinant in the success of the learning process; it requires teachers who have professional Information Technology (IT) competence. In reality, many teachers have low IT competence. This study aims to determine IT competence for Early Childhood Education teachers in Bekasi, West Java. This research used the Survey Method. The techniques used in data collection are questionnaires and interviews-questionnaire in the form of ten questions that must be filled by respondents. The respondents in this study were 50 Early Childhood Education teachers taken by random sampling. The results of this study show the IT Competence of Early Childhood Education Teachers in Bekasi City is still low, and the need for the policies of certain parties to require Early Childhood Education teachers must have IT competence. Policies that require Early Childhood Education teachers to have comprehensive IT competencies need to be supported by regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness of the IT devices as media in the latest integrated technology learning. The teachers did competence due to the application of IT equipment in Early Childhood Education. They can be in line and contribute positively to the development of children's cognition, psychomotor, and practical. Moreover, Early Childhood Education is the initial phase of a child's formal education.

Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks, Oct 11, 2017

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) lives remain complex at ... more Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) lives remain complex at a time when LGBTQIA individuals and communities, as sexual and gender minorities, face unequal rights throughout the world. For those who may be coming out of the closet (revealing their identities to others) or coming to understand their own sexuality and gender, family, friends, and the local community may be more or less supportive of their choice to come out. Transformative learning is a helpful theory for understanding the shifting landscape of LGBTQIA lives, whether shifting due to time or location. The complexity of LGBTQIA lives leads to an unfolding of personal identity through time given this rapidly shifting landscape.

KnE Social Sciences, Jun 4, 2018

This study aimed to assess the Research Skills, Personal Effectiveness, Networking and Teamworkin... more This study aimed to assess the Research Skills, Personal Effectiveness, Networking and Teamworking, and Communication Skills of Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laguna Campuses Faculty. This included both the regular and part time faculty members of PUP-LGU Campuses in Laguna The study utilized the quantitative research method and the descriptive type of research. The 94 respondents of the study were randomly chosen from 184 Regular and Part Time faculty members of PUP-LGU Campuses in the Province of Laguna for School Year 2016-2017. The researcher used the questionnaire and made personal interviews to randomly selected faculty members. The data gathered were tabulated through the form of frequency percentage distribution, percentage, T test, and One-Way ANOVA. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the respondents have a consensus that they are able to practice and demonstrate relevant research skills, they are able to work harmoniously and emphatically with their network and respective team in a collaborative effort. Thus, it was recommended that those teachers who are in their early years of teaching must be given support in terms of research training that will supplement the need to demonstrate research efficacy even though they are still learning their way through their academic career. Moreover, all the faculty must undergo a relevant research training to properly gauge the competency needed. For instance, LGU funded campuses may embark a collaborative research undertaking that will foster research culture among the campuses, develop a local campus research agenda in line with the university research and implement the action plan that will develop the research efficacy of the faculty members with required outputs as demonstrated in the attached proposed action plan.

JHSS (JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES)

The teacher is the determinant in the success of the learning process; it requires teachers who h... more The teacher is the determinant in the success of the learning process; it requires teachers who have professional Information Technology (IT) competence. In reality, many teachers have low IT competence. This study aims to determine IT competence for Early Childhood Education teachers in Bekasi, West Java. This research used the Survey Method. The techniques used in data collection are questionnaires and interviews—questionnaire in the form of ten questions that must be filled by respondents. The respondents in this study were 50 Early Childhood Education teachers taken by random sampling. The results of this study show the IT Competence of Early Childhood Education Teachers in Bekasi City is still low, and the need for the policies of certain parties to require Early Childhood Education teachers must have IT competence. Policies that require Early Childhood Education teachers to have comprehensive IT competencies need to be supported by regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure t...

The Lancet Public Health

The issue of violence against women is evident among the crimes committed in the Philippines so t... more The issue of violence against women is evident among the crimes committed in the Philippines so this study was conducted in order to consolidate and draw a clear condition of violence against women in the Philippines. The focal point of this study is to determine the state of violence against women in the Philippines by recognizing the contributing factors, its perpetrators, number of cases and forms of abuses. There were two research procedures used in establishing the study: series of face-to-face interviews with authorities in the field of violence against women and supported by the analysis of the data gathered from the Philippine National Police (PNP). Through an extensive review, the researchers opt for women’s group representatives, consultant on women's affairs, Philippine National Police (PNP) officials, Women and Child Protection Center (WCPC) officials and barangay women’s desk officers as the key informants. An interview guide constructed by the researchers was used in the interviews while a coding sheet was accustomed in the analysis of the secondary data. The results showed that family, economic and social factors already exist in the Filipino community that causes occurrence of violence on women in different setting. Upon the in-depth analysis, socio-cultural and socio-political factors were also found contributing to the existence of the phenomenon.

TPACK in Philippine STEAM Education, 2019

Aimed at creating the Philippine Workforce 4.0, ideally skilled to flourish in the Fourth Revolut... more Aimed at creating the Philippine Workforce 4.0, ideally skilled to flourish in the Fourth Revolution era (FIRe), we gear our efforts to revolutionize the country’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agri/Fisheries, Mathematics) Education. The country’s firm stand on improving the human capital, and its science, technology and innovation (Philippine Development Plan [PDP], 2017) is our way towards concretizing Education 4.0, to help bridge us to the FIRe phenomenon (featuring technological revolution to converge and fuse human and the cyber world [Van Duuren 2017] through analytics, artificial intelligence, cognitive technologies and the internet of things [IoT] Renjen 2018]to design interconnected digital enterprises capable of more informed decision making tasks [Mars et al., 2014]). We also confirm that a strong STEAM (professionals, and education) will contribute to the knowledge society and economy of the country (Government Office of the Slovak Republic 2018; Morales, 2017), as well as improve its economic competence and competitiveness (English, 2016). The Philippine context STEAM (where “A” refers to Agri/fisheries) in higher and advanced learning focuses on several aspects of teaching and learning, and on the merging of the disciplines to teach a particular STEAM content (Morales et al., 2019), thus, we explore the possibility of generating the Philippine STEAM Education model as our blueprint for STEAM higher and advanced learning and our way towards realizing the country’s development plan themed as AmbisyonNatin 2040 (PDP, 2017). We theorize that weaving all concepts and principles drawn from the nation’s policies, standards, and guidelines defined by its Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the individual STEAM programs, tempered by the principles of the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers, and looking at these extracted principles, ideas and concepts from the lens of TPACK may help define a contextualized model for the Philippines, which the current study, “TPACK in Philippine STEAM Education,” shares.

A political ideology is what guides a country and makes a government effective. Moreover, media s... more A political ideology is what guides a country and makes a government effective. Moreover, media serves as the society's watchdog. Media is the most effective tool in shaping public opinion. Among the different types of media, the newspaper is the oldest and was the most effective tool in shaping public opinion. There are several types of a newspaper article. However, it is the editorial article that is considered as the heart of the newspaper. With this, the study examined the present political ideologies in the editorial article of the three leading broadsheets in the Philippines (Philippine Inquirer, Philippine Star, and Manila Bulletin) which the researchers referred to as the Philippine broadsheets. Also, the research aimed to analyze the factors that are evident in an editorial article such as the focus and the treatment present in the political editorial articles of the three leading broadsheets. Comparative content analysis method was used to generate the data analyzed. I...

Moral development plays an important role in shaping life decisions including moral positions. Di... more Moral development plays an important role in shaping life decisions including moral positions. Different moral positions are results of individual perspectives of right and wrong. In Kohlberg's Moral Development theory, parents are considered to have more time and authority to teach their younger children of what is good and bad, but as part of child's growth and development, moral maturity occurs. Thus, this study is about the relationship of moral messages recalled by 395 selected tertiary students from their parents and their moral position on selected moral issues. Specifically, the study aimed to know the moral messages recalled by the students, primary source of their moral messages among their parents, their moral positions on selected issues, and the relationship between memorable moral messages and moral positions. Moral messages were categorized into five moral domains namely: Relational Ethics, Self-honoring behavior, Honesty/Fraudulence, Harmful Acts, and Respect...

Emergence of digital media has altered the way people live. People exist in a phase where the ent... more Emergence of digital media has altered the way people live. People exist in a phase where the entire domain of earth is reachable. In a few clicks, individuals can contact anyone at any given time. Digital media changed the way people communicate and interact with their family and friends. Thus, this quantitative study sought to find out the digital media consumption and dependency of the Filipino youth and know its self-perceived effects on their interpersonal relationship among family and friends. The study used quantitative research approach, specifically descriptive and correlation method, to analyze the gathered data the researchers employed a survey form administered to the Filipino youth. A total of 353 Filipino youth in the College of Communication of Polytechnic University of the Philippines were randomly selected to answer the survey questions. Findings revealed that respondents have a high level of digital media usage but low level of digital media dependency. There is a positive significant correlation between the digital media consumption and digital media dependency of the respondents. Results also revealed that digital media affects the interpersonal relationship of the Filipino youth. It has more positive effects on their peer interpersonal relationship and somehow negative impact on their relationship with their family.

Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 2017

To respond to the problem of the study, the research first described the demographic profile of t... more To respond to the problem of the study, the research first described the demographic profile of the respondents in Quezon City; then it determined the state of Youth Leader’s employment profile as well as established the status of Youth Leader’s Level of Involvement in terms of: (a) Conflict and (b) Peacebuilding. Lastly, it determined the relationship of employment with (a) Conflict and (b) Peacebuilding. The study applied the quantitative approach via descriptive method that includes the use of a survey questionnaire to achieve the research objectives. Eighty Filipino youth respondents from different Districts in Quezon City participated in the study by using census method. Frequency, Percentage distribution and Chi-square Test of Independence were used to derive results needed to complete the study. In the Philippines, particularly in Quezon City, the youths are more involved in peacebuilding rather than conflict. The researchers figured out that there is a significant relations...

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2017

A youth is expected to experience difficulties due to the opposing desire to be free while still ... more A youth is expected to experience difficulties due to the opposing desire to be free while still remaining dependent to family and other significant individuals in their lives. Filipino youth are known as being family-oriented and being submissive which is one of the factors that pounds the importance of what people around them utters. Thus, creating a gap or discrepancy between what they truly want and what other people expect them to do. When these internal battles began, significant external aspects such as social interaction can be compromised. These occurrences can be elucidated by using the two frameworks Self-Discrepancy Theory and Attachment Style. In this study, correlational research design and survey method were employed to 384 Filipino Youth from Makati whom are selected through convenience sampling. Results of the study showed that the respondents have positive image of themselves. Also, a big majority of the respondents were discerned to have high discrepancies between...

The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Educational Studies, 2021

In the present study we examine comparatively variations in religious attitudes between universit... more In the present study we examine comparatively variations in religious attitudes between university students in terms of university type (Private and Public) and location (urban and provincial). Respondents (N = 3,648) are taken from two State universities (urban and provincial) and two private universities (urban and provincial) in the Philippines using the measure for Students’ Attitudes towards Religion. We analyzed the results using Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). The Omnibus test and interaction results suggest that university type and location have significant effects on students’ religious attitudes. Public school students tend to score higher in terms of belief, affective and behavioral sub-scales. The outcomes revise traditional perceptions about student religiosity and spirituality in public school vis-a-vis private school.

Social networking sites are widely used by this generationâ€™s youth, called as the Millennials. ... more Social networking sites are widely used by this generationâ€™s youth, called as the Millennials. This paper tries to unravel the inherent narcissistic trait that lies within each person and determines the various factors related to the level of narcissism on Social Networking Sites (SNS) among Filipino Millennials. The study utilized a descriptive design in the quantitative approach. Three hundred and ninety-six Filipino Millennials answered the survey administered by the researchers. The data gathered were processed with the help of statistical methods. The study found that the Filipino Millennials exhibit low level of narcissism. Moreover, age, time spent online, number of social networking accounts and devices used have no significant relationship with a personâ€™s narcissism. Sex, on the other hand, does provide positive correlation to narcissism. Activities done on Facebook; Twitter and Instagram have a moderate significant relationship with a personâ€™s narcissism, while Tumbl...

This study takes into account the level of involvement of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in... more This study takes into account the level of involvement of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines, particularly those located in the National Capital Region on academe-industry partnership. Specifically, it identified the nature of Academe-Industry Partnership (AIP) of HEIs, the areas and extent of partnership, the factors which influence the partnership, the mechanism of partnership and the extent of benefits gained in the academe-industry partnership. Equally, the study covered the problems encountered by HEIs on their academe-industry partnership engagement.

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016

This descriptive-correlational study determined which of the factors students’ attendance, motiva... more This descriptive-correlational study determined which of the factors students’ attendance, motivation, school climate, and parents’ support influence college students’ academic performance. A researcher-made instrument was used to gather the data. This instrument underwent content validation and reliability testing. A total of 109 college students in a higher education institution during the first semester of School Year 2015-2016 were randomly chosen as participants. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were employed to determine the level of students’ motivation, perception of school climate and the level of parent’s support. Spearman rho was also used to determine which of the factors had influence to the academic performance of students. Results reveal that the participants had high level of motivation, and perceived the school climate as very satisfactory and had assessed their parental support as low. Moreover, only parental support and students’ attendance significantly influenced academic performance. From the findings of the study, it implies that college students, as individuals, still need the support of parents not just financially, but morally as well, in their academic endeavors. Hence, parents are encouraged to give their support to their children in all forms.

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016

One of the four-fold functions of State Universities and Colleges in accordance by their mandates... more One of the four-fold functions of State Universities and Colleges in accordance by their mandates was to provide assistance to communities; this was achieved thru conducting different skills and development trainings in partnership with Local Government Units (LGU's). This study was conducted to assess the current Extension program of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). Some 74 beneficiaries from the 23 centers of Sta. Mesa, Manila were identified through the use of purposive sampling. The data gathering made use of aided surveys. Weighted Mean and Pearson Product Moment of Correlation was used to treat and process statistical data. Findings revealed that the Extension Services conducted by the PUP Salin Kaalaman Tungo sa Kaunlaran Extension Program (SALIN) were highly effective regarding Information Dissemination, Staff and Officials, Trainings and Programs, Trainers and Speakers, Programs, Accommodation and Venue and the personal impact of the Extension Program to the Beneficiaries. Satisfaction rating on the extension program was also high. Further, this study found out that as respondents are satisfied with the implementation of SALIN, the greater the chance of positive assessment on the effectiveness of the project. The study also disclosed problems and recommendations identified by the respondents. In addressing the research gaps, this study further identified recommendations to enhance capabilities of program implementers such as better execution in the delivery of extension services, fund sourcing and forging linkages or networking.

World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jun 6, 2016

Asian/Pacific Island nursing journal, Nov 20, 2017

JHSS (Journal of Humanities and Social Studies), Sep 30, 2021

Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks, Oct 11, 2017

KnE Social Sciences, Jun 4, 2018

JHSS (JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES)

The teacher is the determinant in the success of the learning process; it requires teachers who h... more The teacher is the determinant in the success of the learning process; it requires teachers who have professional Information Technology (IT) competence. In reality, many teachers have low IT competence. This study aims to determine IT competence for Early Childhood Education teachers in Bekasi, West Java. This research used the Survey Method. The techniques used in data collection are questionnaires and interviews—questionnaire in the form of ten questions that must be filled by respondents. The respondents in this study were 50 Early Childhood Education teachers taken by random sampling. The results of this study show the IT Competence of Early Childhood Education Teachers in Bekasi City is still low, and the need for the policies of certain parties to require Early Childhood Education teachers must have IT competence. Policies that require Early Childhood Education teachers to have comprehensive IT competencies need to be supported by regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure t...

The Lancet Public Health

TPACK in Philippine STEAM Education, 2019

Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 2017

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2017

The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Educational Studies, 2021

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2016

Learning material for graduate students enrolled in Research 1 (PUP Graduate School)

Teaching material for IMC

Learning material for ICT

Learning Material for ICT

Lecture material modified by RPB from the https://www.boundless.com

Lesson 1 MC-PUP-Open University Recognize the critical role communication plays in marketing pro... more Lesson 1
MC-PUP-Open University

Recognize the critical role
communication plays in
marketing programs.
Review the nature of the
communication process.
Apply a communications model
to marketing issues.
Discover the nature of a totally
integrated advertising and
marketing communications
approach.
Expand the concept of
integrated marketing
communications to the
global level.

Lesson 1 MC-PUP Open University Chapter Objectives 1. To examine the marketing communication fun... more Lesson 1
MC-PUP Open University

Chapter Objectives
1. To examine the marketing communication function
and the growing importance of advertising
and other promotional elements in the marketing
programs of domestic and foreign
companies.
2. To introduce the concept of integrated
marketing communications (IMC) and consider
how it has evolved.
3. To examine reasons for the increasing
importance of the IMC perspective in planning
and executing advertising and promotional
programs.
4. To introduce the various elements of the promotional
mix and consider their roles in an IMC
program.
5. To examine how various marketing and promotional
elements must be coordinated to communicate
effectively.
6. To introduce a model of the IMC planning
process and examine the steps in developing a
marketing communications program.

Module 1 MC-PUP Open University

Module 1 for MC-PUP Open University

Ethics in Qualitative Research by Angelica Orb, Laurel Eisenhauer, Dianne Wynaden

Qualitative research is a situated activity that locates the observer in the world. It consists o... more Qualitative research is a situated activity that locates the observer in the world. It consists of a set of interpretive, material practices that makes the world visible. These practices transform the world. They turn the world into a series of representations, including field notes, interviews, conversations, photographs, recordings, and memos to the self. At this level, qualitative research involves an interpretive, naturalistic approach to the world. This means that qualitative researchers study things in their natural settings, attempting to make sense of, or to interpret, phenomena in terms of the meanings people bring to them.

Research is undertaken within most professions.

Paper presented in the Philippine Communication Society Conference with the theme "Children, Yout... more Paper presented in the Philippine Communication Society Conference with the theme "Children, Youth and Media"December 5, 2014 at the Philippine Information Agency

The paper was presented in the Philippine Communication Society Conference with the theme "Childr... more The paper was presented in the Philippine Communication Society Conference with the theme "Children, Youth and Media". December 5, 2014 at the Philippine Information Agency