MAILA ROSARIO COLLEGE

College of Criminology

APPROVAL SHEET

This research study entitled, Crimes against

Property; Theft as Perceived by the Maila Rosario College

Students prepared and submitted by Mark Charlan Macarubbo,

Christian Evilla, Joemar Apostol, Earl Jimmy Catriz and

Jeric Addatu in partial fulfilment of the requirements for

the degree, Bachelor of Science in Criminology is hereby

recommended for oral defense.

ROMEO M PASCUA, LPT, Ph.D.

Adviser

Approved by the Panel on Oral Examination with a

grade of ______.

VIRGILIO B AGU
Chairman

JHERMAINE ESCOBAR FERDINAND URATA

Member Member

Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements

for the degree Bachelor of Science in Criminology.

Approved:

_________________________
Dean, School of Criminology
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers wish to acknowledge the invaluable

support of their beloved parents, brothers and sisters for

their unwavering support and unconditional love.

To our group mates, for the untiring efforts and time

rendered for coming up with the output.

To our friends and all those who in one way or another

paved way to the success of this project.

Most of all, to our Almighty God, who made all the

things possible.

Thank you!

Mark Christian Macarubbo

Chistian Evilla
Joemar Apostol
Earl Jimmy Catriz
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DEDICATION

This research output is humbly dedicated

To the Almighty and Loving Heavenly Father

For giving us the strength, knowledge and wisdom

And utmost patience in coming up with

this humble research output, to our ever

supportive family, loved ones, friends and

to our beloved school.

Mark Christian Macarubbo

Chistian Evilla
Joemar Apostol
Earl Jimmy Catriz
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page ............................ i
Approval Sheet ............................ ii
Acknowledgement ............................ iii
Dedication ............................ iii
Table of Contents ............................ v
List of Tables ............................ vi
List of Figures ............................ vii
Abstract ............................ viii

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction ............................ 1
Conceptual Framework ...................... 4
Paradigm of the Study...................... 6
Statement of the Problem.................... 7
Hypothesis.................................. 9
Significance of the Study................... 9
Scope and Delimitation of the Study......... 11
Definition of Terms......................... 11

Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign Literature ........................ 13

Local Literature ........................ 15
Foreign Studies ........................ 17
Local Studies ............................. 20
Synthesis ............................. 23

Chapter 3 METHODS AND PROCEDURE

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Research Design ....................... 24

Respondents of the Study .................. 25
Data Gathering Tool ........................ 26
Data Gathering Procedure ................... 27
Statistical Tools ........................ 28

Chapter 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Presentation of Data....................... 31
Analysis of Data
Interpretation of Data
Chapter 5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS

Findings ........................ 44
Conclusion ........................ 46
Recommendation ........................ 47

Bibliography
Survey Questionnaire
Appendices
Curriculum Vitae
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