Factors Affecting

Teenage Millennials
to Romantic
Creo | Espeo | Filomeno | Gelera | Mora

Relationships
 Background of the

1
Study, Statement of
the Problem,
Significance of the
Study, Scope and
Delimitation
Chapter 1
Background of the
Study

As millennials go, so goes their radical perception on

things that have gone before them: in this case
relationships.

The timeline of the cultivation of interest in love among

the teens was not that noticeable from year 1990. Falling
in love in the '90s was different because you could not
message your way to it, thus, you have to physically
present yourself and socialize more often, leading to a
friendly environment not less similar to an intimidating
crowd on the 21st.
Background of the
Study

Romance was its own thing in the '90s. Before you could
Google people or stalk them on social media, relationships
began more organically, and our ideas about what made a
good or "perfect" relationship were sometimes different to
what they are now (George, 2016).

Unsurprisingly, in today's dating scene, romance has been

pushed to the side. Raised in the age of so-called hookup
culture, millennials who are reaching an age where they
are starting to think about settling down are subverting the
rules of courtship. (The New York Times, 2016)
Background of the
Study

With this at hand, teenagers see this as an

opportunity to try and seek the world as their own.

With this, it has become clear that young romantic

relationships warrant much more attention than
they have been traditionally given by their families
and friends, now in search for a different form of
agenda.
Statement of the
Problem

1. Determine how paramount the family

background, communication in the home, and
upbringing are to a childs eventual action
mainly in the formative years of his identity and
character by the following aspects:
Social setting
Separated families
Family relative care
Statement of the
Problem

2. Why has the youth of today, now at their

prime, compromised nobler pursuits of
wisdom and searching of the soul just for
their jejune infatuation they so call love?

3. Peek at the diverse side of the youth and,

through this peek at their perspective,
understand the rationale of their shouts.
Statement of the
Problem

4. Of what importance will the determination

of these factors be to a teenagers later life
and growth as a man?
Significance of the
Study

1 Youths
 1. Youths Aged 13-18

This study is mainly geared for teenagers for

them to be aware of what they are doing and
thus, comprehend what a true relationship is.

Thus, knowing that forming one at those ages

may lead to an outcome of disarray not only in
the relationship, per se, but in them, as well.
 1. Youths Aged 13-18

Balancing both studies and relationship is hard and nearly

a travesty if a teenager states that he/she can do so.

Most youth prioritize relationships than studies (that, in

unfortunate cases, leads to accidental pregnancy) thus,
throwing away their future.

This study aims to open the eyes of youth for them not to
make mistakes that can lead them to their lives downhill.
Significance of the
Study

1 Youths

2 Parents
 2. Parents

Setting the mood to the innocent points of a teenager

during his childhood where he perceives the world, the
problem can be met with answers coming from the very
root of his actions, thus, see the explanation behind all of
his acts.

This way, properly addressing the actions, by the guidance

of parents, will be in an easy platform so as not to stir
confusion and eventual misunderstandings that may lead to
the further destruction of the teenager.
 2. Parents

Possible rifts in the relationship of the parent

and the youth may be inevitably addressed, as
this is where the study is headed to the
betterment of the seemingly broken relationship
between the youth and the adult.
Significance of the
Study

1 Youths

2 Parents

3 Teachers
3. Teachers

Other than psychology and parenting, this is of

utter importance for adults foreseeing the actions
of the new generation.

Now that teenagers have not fully reached their

clear understanding of what they are to become,
the change in the perspective of adults to the
millennials should not yet lose its hope for their
progress as a contributor of the society.
3. Teachers

And so in teachers managing the students

actions through their control of giving out
knowledge that directs them in life.
Significance of the
Study

1 Youths

2 Parents

3 Teachers

4 Researchers
4. Researchers

For the benefit of the other researchers who

would likely further develop the study among
the factors that affect teenagers to
relationships, this can be a source for the
studies related to the background of love
interests and why they do engage into such
acts.
Scope and Delimitation

The study limits its coverage to teenage millennials aged 13-

18 years old in Metro Manila.

The eye of this research focuses on teenagers (now, more

popularly and colloquially, millennials) in Metro Manila,
therefore, including the researchers as participants of the
study, as well.

Teenagers of today and the environment contributing to their

formation as who they are will be the central point of this
study where all arguments pivot around.
Scope and Delimitation

Our millennial
Kids Adults
respondents
Scope and Delimitation

Moreover, the researchers will give highlight to the ones

specifically in the city, in Metro Manila: not necessarily
residing in the said place but the ones who have the majority
of their days transpiring within it, i.e., millennials who study
within the city, teens whose friends are mostly in the city.

Therefore, even if a certain teenager lives somewhere

outside Metro Manila but has his/her life happening within it,
he/she is still in the proximity of the possible participants.
2 Review of Related
Literature and
Studies
Chapter 2
1
The Millennials:
A Generation Like Never
Before

Psychologists are studying the millennials and

are trying to discover more about the
motivations and desires of a generation often
thought of as being narcissistic and self-
absorbed. (Twenge, 2016)
 "They seek constant feedback and
immediate gratification.
gratification They multitask
and cannot focus. They are sensitive to
criticism and unable to work alone. They
refuse to pay their dues. Don't even
mention their (limited) verbal and writing
skills.
(Psychology Today, 2016)
1
The Millennials:
A Generation Like Never
Before

It is innate in the millennial generation we do not

have to spend so much time actually teaching them or
spoon-feeding them. (Alejandrino, 2016)

According to the current census, millennials comprise

more than half of the Philippine population. Majority of
Filipinos are very young - and indeed this means that,
if we trust Rizals genius, we have a lot to hope for.
2
Communication in the
Home and Parental
Influences

The ability of adolescents to acquire

autonomy away from their parents is
essential for them to gain decision-making
skills. During this period, it involves a
transition from immaturity to maturity
(Commendador, 2010).
Children who form secure attachments to
their primary care givers (usually their
mothers) develop a sense of self that leads to
positive relationships with others.

(Updegraff, Leonard, 2002)

2
Communication in the
Home and Parental
Influences

This closeness and involvement can reduce

sexual behavior by reinforcing educational
performance and achievement, providing
opportunities to develop social skills, and
helping the adolescent feel more competent
and increase self-esteem (Ramirez-Valles,
Zimmerman, Newcomb, 1998).
Family and parents play
the major role in a
millennials life.

It all starts in the home.

(Updegraff, Leonard, 2002)
3
Society and The
Millennials

Neighborhood characteristics are increasingly viewed as

part of the broader range of influences that can affect
adolescents. (Carnegie Council on Adolescent
Development, 1995)

The social setting of an individual can significantly

influence variations in the community perceptions of
contextual factors. Connet et al. (1995) added that these
variations are factors that can foster alienation, contempt,
and an oppositional culture among young people.
3
Society and The
Millennials

The local neighborhood, a society for the

millennial, implants within him a concept that
affects him in his eventual decision-making.
4
Peer Pressure:
How Large It Is

During adolescence, peers play a large part in a young persons

life even while the family continues to be significant. In general,
peer friendships offer youth with many possible opportunities
despite the negative connotations that peer relationships have
too many of us (De Guzman 2007).

According to a research by Alfonso Osario (2009) Relationships,

love and sexuality: what the Filipino teens think and feel,
participants were asked how often they got information
regarding love and sexuality from different sources.
Sources of teens knowledge on relationship and
love
(Onsario, 2009)

Boys Girls
3 Methodology
Chapter 3
 Sampling Method
Proportional stratified probability sampling

20 teenagers aged 20 teenagers aged 20 teenagers aged

13-15 16-18 19-21

From the viewpoint Their consensus on With them as

of someone at the how romantic respondents, the
start of puberty, relationships go perspective viewpoint
information will be during their period of of matured people
balanced. impulsiveness is and that of the
needed to make the younger millennials
results holistic. may be shown and
juxtaposed.
Sampling Method
Proportional stratified probability sampling

Data gathered from each bracket will be correlational

with each other as it reflects not only the mere data but
the very nature of these data in a complementary way.

Participants will most likely be students and the clear

embodiments of the millennials.

Within Metro Manila will these respondents come from

because the research is focused on the urban.
Data Gathering

1. Observation

Through oral and optical examination, the

researchers grasp the immediate context of the
problem. In this topic, observation, even by
merely inspecting of the teenagers the
millennials engaging in these relationships is
integral as the very data collection.
 Data Gathering

The following are the reminders that must be obtained during the data
collection through observation, thus, this is the checklist:
a. The relationship of the respondent to his/her parent.
b. Does the social setting of a teenager affect the way he/she makes
decision in life?
c. Does the participant experience the lack/abundance attention given by
his/her environment? (By seeing if he/she has developed his/her self-esteem)
d. See if the respondent explains his/her opinion in a persuasive way (Not
easily influenced)
e. How they react on time by the questions asked (To base the
maturity/immaturity of the participant)
Data Gathering

2. Survey Questionnaires

These questions will statistically determine the

number of millennials (in each bracket) involved
in romantic relationships and the relevance of the
factors predetermined by the researchers that
may affect their decision in engagement into such
relationships. Results from this survey will only
present statistical findings of the millennials
engaging into relationships.
 Questions Yes No
Are you in a relationship right now?
Do you have a broken family?
Do you express yourself freely in the home?
Are you comfortable to talk to your parents/guardians about
relationship, sex, and marriage?
Is it legal with your parents/guardians if you engage in such romantic
relationships at this age?
Do your parents express concern for you in this aspect of your life?
Do most of your friends have their boyfriends/girlfriends?
Do you feel obliged to have one?
Do you usually need someone whom you can talk and express your
feelings to?
Do you plan to marry?
Data Gathering

3. Interviews

Insights will only be expressed naturally and more

relevant through personal interviews. The same
respondents for the above-mentioned method will
be the ones in this method, as well. Narrative
powers of interviews justify the statistical findings
of the surveys in a subjective manner, giving the
research the quality.
 Question
s 10. Do/did they pressure you to have one?
1. Are you in a relationship right now?
2. Are you happy with your current life? 11. Are/were you pressured to have one?
3. State your life priorities. 12. Do you feel that you must have one because
your friends have?
4. Can you say that you belong to a broken
family? 13. In your opinion, will these relationships affect
a millennial crucially in his later life, or are
5. Is communication in the home open? Can you
these just actions normal during our pubescent
express yourself freely?
age?
6. What is your situation in the home when it
14. Why are you or are you not engaged in a
comes to life philosophies?
romantic relationship as of this moment?
7. Is your family open when you talk about sex
15. If you are, state your reasons why.
and relationship?
16. Do you plan to marry?
8. What type of community did you grow up in?
17. When do you plan to do so?
9. Are your friends in a romantic relationship
right now? 18. When do you supposed is the right age to do
so?
 Instrumentation

1. Letters
Written letters (either handwritten or printed) impose a strong academia
expression to the institution where respondents are to be obtained. Above all, it
makes the researchers professional, and thus binds the institution and the
researchers by professionalism, making the academic transaction fruitful for the
research.

2. Cameras
During interviews (and observations), video (and/or photo) recording would be
further effective and would put efficiency more than having none. This is if
respondents allow. A separate video presentation would be made to show the
camera's findings.
 Instrumentation

3. Sound Recorders
Even mobile phones can record sound and like the camera, this digital
recording would give stronger evidences to support the written findings
of the interviews. Opinions will be served in live interviews, making the
thought fresh and not scripted by the respondent.

4. Survey Questionnaires
Respondents will be requested to answer a set of questions pertaining
the topic of relationships on a sheet of paper. Findings will be presented
in a numerical and statistical way though the nature of this research is
qualitative.
 Instrumentation

5. Interviews
Narrative powers of interviews justify the statistical findings of the
surveys in a subjective manner, giving the research the quality.
Interviews may be recorded on a camera or a sound recorder if
respondents allow.

6. Checklist for observation

To keep track of what must be observed throughout the observation
phase, from the initial ocular to the observations during interviews.
Question
and
Answer