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Module 2
The Youth in Nation Building

Discussed by
Prof. Sheryl Renomeron-Morales
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Module Objectives
Establish awareness in the current
situational analysis on the socio -
economic characteristics, vulnerabilities,
and other issues confronting the youth
sector; and
Identify issues and attitudes on youth
participation and volunteerism.


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1.1 FINDINGS on EDUCATION
26 % of the 15-17 years bracket up to 48% (25-30
years old) and 39-48% of age groups 18-24 and 25-30
had to DROP OUT OF SCHOOL DUE TO FINANCIAL
HARDSHIPS.
7-8% of all ages dropped out of school after
becoming DRUG DEPENDENT
61-64% of all ages WOULD LIKE TO GO TO SCHOOL
if given the chance
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1.1 FINDINGS on EDUCATION

60% of age-group 15-17 dropping to 50% for age-
group 25-30 claim they could have been more active
in school if they COULD SPEAK BETTER ENGLISH
Computer literacy ranges from 40-50% AT THE
HIGEST LEVEL (always/very often) over the three age
groups.
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1.2 FINDINGS on EMPLOYMENT
46% of age 25-30 think their work is NOT relevant to
their education and training
32.6% of the youth respondents who are not
currently employed also PREFEREED TO WORK
ABROAD.
The core youth 18-24 years old are the most keen to
seek employment overseas and the rest of the group
preferred to WORK ABROAD because of HIGHER
PAY.
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1.2 FINDINGS on EMPLOYMENT

84.2% of the youth respondents agreed that
migration of youth workers takes place within and
outside the country because of LIMITED
OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING
73.9% of the youth FEEL that OFW phenomenon is
NOT HEALTHY FOR FAMILY STABILITY despite its
economic advantage


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1.2 FINDINGS on EMPLOYMENT

Major activities in preparing/finding for a job are:
Participating in career planning (60.5%); Attending
Personality Development Seminars (59.5%);
Undergoing Skills Training (57.9%); Keeping self
healthy and fit (54.3%); and Attending Job fairs and
industry updates (54.2%)

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1.2 FINDINGS on EMPLOYMENT

18 to 21% from all age groups answered said that
they're ON THE STREETS MOST OF THE TIME as it is
their home and SOURCE OF LIVELIHOOD
54.4% of the respondents agree that the YOUTH
HAVE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS but they lack
collateral for loans to start a business

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1.3 FINDINGS on HEALTH AND WELLNESS

38% of 15-17 year-olds, 44% of 18-24 year-old and
41% of 25-30 age group think EARLY SEXUAL
ENCOUNTER IS ACCEPTABLE in today's society

the IN-SCHOOL YOUTH (49.8%) exhibited the
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE of agreement for early
sexual encounter; followed by the working youth
(43.4%) and lastly the out-of-school-youth (41.8%)
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1.3 FINDINGS on HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Most families, particularly LOW-INCOME groups, DO
NOT GET PROPER NUTRITION and the MOST
AFFECTED ARE THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Their
health and academic performance are affected by
having low grades and eventually disinterest to finish
studies. The problem of having proper and adequate
nutrition is rooted in low and irregular income, high
cost of goods, and large family size.
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1.3 FINDINGS on HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Many of the youth claimed that what MAKES THEM
HAPPY are family, friends, and girlfriend/ boyfriend,
the order of which changes according to
circumstances. They are happy to have friends with
whom they can open up about their joys and
difficulties.
73% believe that the youth resort to SUBSTANCE
ABUSE TO ESCAPE from their desperate situation

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1.4 FAMILY INCOME AND EXPENDITURES

The 91.2% of the youth are INTERESTED to find A
JOB that CAN SUPPORT FAMILY needs
Across age brackets , 45.2% of the youth strongly
agree and 47% agree that the youth are in NEED OF
FINANCIAL PLANNING SKILLS
85.7% of the youth across all age brackets make it a
point TO SAVE MONEY, time, and other available
resources.
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1.5 LEISURE
64.6% of the respondents across age bracket are in
SOCIAL NETWORKING in whatever form.
Internet is also attractive to the youth for computer
gaming(48.7%).
58.7% of the respondents indicated that they SHARE
STORIES and do SOCIAL DRINKING WITH FRIENDS.
49.6% of the respondents across age brackets join
groups, music band, and hip-hop dancing

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1.6 CROSS-CUTTING FINDINGS
Citizenship - 92% of respondents say they are
PROUD TO BE FILIPINOS.
Relationships - 19% of 15-17 year-olds and 27% of 25-
30 year-olds think that SAME SEX RELATIONSHIPS
ARE ACCEPTED in society.
Life Skills - 55% believe that they have high self-
esteem
Their weakest life skills are those that require use of
resources, such as in: business, product
development, and computer literacy

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2.1 ISSUES AND ATTITUDES ON YOUTH PARTICIPATION
AND VOLUNTEERISM
Youth respondents from 18-24 and 25-30 age groups
have highpercentages for always voting with 60.6% and
68.2% respectively.
Only 1 out of 4 youth indicated that they are protest-
initiators or activists in political issues, the majority
(89%) of the young people feel that they have to be
informed, involved, and consulted by adults and youth
leaders on matters related to youth development.
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2.1 ISSUES AND ATTITUDES ON YOUTH PARTICIPATION
AND VOLUNTEERISM

That there are MORE RURAL YOUTH (35.2%) than
urban youth (33.1%)who JOIN PROJECTS FOR CLEAN
AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT but there are more urban
youth (37.2%) than rural youth (33.5%) who support
advocacies for environment protection.
More than two-thirds of the youth has not been member
of any youth organization.

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QUESTIONS?

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1. What is the main reason why youth had
to drop out from school?

A. lack of interest in school
B. due to financial hardship
C. drug and alcohol abuse


QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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2. Majority of the youth preferred to work
abroad due to
A. their works not related to their education
B. family influence
C. higher pay or wages offered


QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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3. Majority of the youth preferred to work
abroad due to
A. their works not related to their education
B. family influence
C. higher pay or wages offered


QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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4. OFW phenomenon as perceived by youth
is
A. not healthy for family stability
B. has an economic advantage
C. both A and B are correct


QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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5. The highest percetage of agreement for
early sexual ecounters are exibited by the
A. In-school youth
B. Working youth
C. Out-of-school youth


QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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6. Family with low income do not get
enough nutrition specifically the
A. oldest member of the family
B. children and youth
C. working adults


QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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7. Youth are happy with their
A. family
B. friends
C. girlfriend or boyfriends
D. all of the above


QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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8. The main leisure among youth is in

A. social networking
B. going to the mall
C. computer gaming


QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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9. According to the 19% of 15-17 years old,
same sex relationship is already accepted
in today's society.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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10. Only 1 out of 4 youth is involved in
political issues

A. TRUE
B. FALSE
QUIZ No. 2
Write the ONLY the LETTER of the correct answer.

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ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Write a one-page statement of reflection by
answering the following questions
What was the most important thing you
learned today?
What was the most confusing topic
today?
What important question remains
unanswered?
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REFERENCE
2010 National Youth Study
Assessment, National Youth
Commission.