Table __: Socio-demographic CharacteristicsSOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS Frequency (N = 36) Percent

Age31-35 2 5.636-40 2 5.641-46 4 11.147-50 7 19.451-55 9 25.056-60 10 27.861-65 1 2.871-75 1 2.8

StatusSingle 1 2.8Married 34 94.4Widow 1 2.8

GenderFemale 6 16.7Male 30 83.3

PositionBarangay Chairman 3 8.3Kagawad 26 72.2Secretary 4 11.1Treasurer 3 8.3

BarangayCabisuculan 9 25.0Matingkis 8 22.2Naglabrahan 9 25.0San Antonio 10 27.8

Lenght of Service in the barangay1 year and below 3 8.31-3 3 8.34-7 11 30.68-11 7 19.412-15 6 16.716-19 4 11.128-31 1 2.832-35 1 2.8

Educational attaintmentElementary 1 2.8Elementary Graduate 3 8.3High school Level 5 13.9High School Graduate 8 22.2College Level 7 19.4College Graduate 6 16.7Vocational 6 16.7

Profession besides becoming barangay officialABC President 1 2.78Farmer 31 86.11Security Guard 2 5.56Tricycle Driver 1 2.78None 3 8.33

Majority of the respondents are at least 51 years old, at least high school graduate, married, male and farmer.

Table __: Socio-demographic CharacteristicsSOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS Frequency Percent

Monthly Allowance5,000 and below 16 44.45,000-10,000 8 22.210,000-15,000 2 5.615,000-20,000 1 2.820,000-25, 000 2 5.625,000-30,000 1 2.8

My family has experience in public service.Yes 19 52.8No 17 47.2

I have relatives serving in the barangayYes 28 77.8No 8 22.2

Number of Relationships with the barangay staffNo response 2 5.56None 8 22.22Brother in Law 2 5.56Sister in Law 1 2.78Cousin 17 47.22Nephew/Niece 3 8.33Sibling 4 11.11Auntie/Uncle 4 11.11Spouse 2 5.56

I have relatives serving in the cityYes 5 13.9No 31 86.1

Relationships with the employees serving the cityNone 31 86.11Cousin 3 8.33Nephew/Niece 2 5.56Auntie/Uncle 1 2.78

Table __: Distribution of Agreement on Reasons for Encouraging Relatives to Run for Politics

REASONS FOR ENCOURAGING RELATIVES TO RUN FOR POLITICS SD D DS A SA

Encouraging relatives to run to gain power in the barangay.

Frequency

8 4 17 5 1

Percent 22.2 11.1 47.2 13.9 2.8

Encouraging relatives to run to change the barangay.Frequenc

y6 9 8 6 7

Percent 16.7 25.0 22.2 16.7 19.4

Encouraging relatives to run to continue the future plans for the barangay.

Frequency

6 4 6 7 12

Percent 16.7 11.1 16.7 19.4 33.3

Encouraging relatives to run to change the quality of life of the residents living in the barangay.

Frequency

7 6 7 9 6

Percent 19.4 16.7 19.4 25.0 16.7

Encouraging relatives to run for the people to believe in political ideologies.

Frequency

8 9 16 3 0

Percent 22.2 25.0 44.4 8.3 .0

Encouraging relatives to run to learn how to govern the residents in the barangay.

Frequency

7 5 8 10 5

Percent 19.4 13.9 22.2 27.8 13.9

Encouraging relatives to run to gain respect.Frequenc

y3 6 4 13 8

Percent 8.3 16.7 11.1 36.1 22.2

Encouraging relatives to run to run to give inspiration for the residents.

Frequency

5 6 6 13 5

Percent 13.9 16.7 16.7 36.1 13.9

Encouraging relatives to run to gain favors from the city officials.

Frequency

8 9 13 3 1

Percent 22.2 25.0 36.1 8.3 2.8

Encouraging relatives to run to widen my political connection.

Frequency

11 11 7 5 2

Percent 30.6 30.6 19.4 13.9 5.6

Encouraging relatives to run to get closer to people.Frequenc

y8 8 6 5 7

Percent 22.2 22.2 16.7 13.9 19.4

Encouraging relatives to run to prepare myself for the next election.

Frequency

10 6 12 5 2

Percent 27.8 16.7 33.3 13.9 5.6

Remarks:

In the first stated reason “to run to gain power in the barangay”, majority of the respondents cannot decide, since their decision depends on a “situation”.

The situation(s) in each statement is unknown, and only the respondent knows his condition, depending on the situation whether he/she will finally agree or disagree, depending on the “situation” he is considering in his mind.

For this reason, the responses together cannot be perceived to lie in a continuum of decreasing magnitude from SD to SA.

When do we calculate the mean of several responses in a SD, D, Neither, A, and SA by assigning scores 1 to 5 respectively? Suppose we want to measure degree of “punctuality” of an individual using his perceived ratings on 5 statements on punctuality. All the 5 statements describe performance of an individual who is punctual. His average perceived rating on these statements will be a measure of his perceived degree of punctuality.

The situation in your paper is different from the example given. Your stated reasons above however did classify the respondents as to what group they belong: SD and D, will decide depending on the situation, and A and SA groups.

I suggest that you focus on the majority’s responses in each statement.

Table __: Distribution of Respondents according to their Concept of Political Dynasty

 CONCEPT OF POLITICAL DYNASTYFrequency

(N = 36)Percent

Political dynasties brought goodness to our barangayYes 17 47.2No 14 38.9

Should political dynasties be prohibited?Yes 18 50.0No 15 41.7

In what level does political dynasties should be prohibited

All level except the Brgy. 1 2.8City/Town 1 2.8Lungsod/Bayan 1 2.8National 13 36.1Province 2 5.6

If total do not add up to 36 (100%), there are respondents who gave no response to the question.