Greetings of peace and solidarity to the members of the community!

We are Fourth-Year Psychology students from the University of Caloocan City – Main Campus, currently conducting our undergraduate research entitled “The Differences in Masturbatory Tendency of High-Frequency Facebook Users Among Gay, Bisexual Male, and Lesbian Young Adults in Metro Manila.”

This study aims to examine the differences in masturbatory tendency among gay, bisexual male, and lesbian young adults who are considered high-frequency Facebook users. Through the findings of this study, we hope to contribute to the growing body of research on human sexuality and social media use while fostering a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences of young adults within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Your honest responses will be valuable in helping us achieve the objectives of this study. We sincerely appreciate your time, cooperation, and willingness to participate.

For further questions or concerns regarding the study, you may reach us at ucc.researchinpsych.20264ag3@gmail.com.

Thank you for your valuable time and participation!

Respectfully yours,

Cataquez, Joanna Mae S. (cataquez.joannamae.s@gmail.com)	Magalong, Maria Angelica Y. (mariangelicamagalong@gmail.com)
Cruz, Christian Paul P. (christianpaulcruz2004@gmail.com)	Paghubasan, Lei Ailene I. (lei.paghubasan28@gmail.com)
Galvez, Ricardo Jr. M. (ricardogalvez117@gmail.com)	Salazar, Arwa (arwasalazar00@gmail.com)

The Researchers
Fourth-Year BS Psychology Students
University of Caloocan City - Main Campus

Before you proceed to the questionnaire, please read the following information carefully.

Purpose of the Study
You are being asked to participate in a research study that explores the psychological dimensions of sexual behaviors, specifically focusing on masturbatory tendencies, impulse control, and triggers for sexual urges.

The study aims to contribute to the growing body of research on human sexuality and social media use by fostering a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences of young adults within the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Confidentiality and Data Protection
Your privacy will be strictly protected. This survey is anonymous, which means that the researchers will not intentionally collect your name, email address, or any other information that may directly identify you.

All information collected will be handled in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Form responses will be protected using the encryption and security measures provided by the survey platform. Access to the collected data will be limited to the authorized researchers and their research adviser.

Your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used for research and academic purposes. The results will be presented in summarized form, and no individual participant will be identified in any report or presentation.

Voluntary Participation
Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. You are under no obligation to participate, and choosing not to participate will not result in any penalty or disadvantage.

You may choose not to answer any question that makes you uncomfortable. You may also withdraw from the study at any time before submitting your response by closing the survey or browser window. Any responses that have not been submitted will not be included in the final research data.

Content Warning and Support Sources
Please be advised that this questionnaire contains sensitive and explicit statements regarding sexual arousal, masturbation, solitary sexual activities, impulse control, and sexual urges. Reflecting on these topics may cause discomfort, embarrassment, or emotional distress for some participants.

You are not required to answer any question that makes you uncomfortable. You may skip a question or exit the survey at any time without penalty. Should you experience distress while answering the questionnaire or feel that you need emotional support, you may contact any of the following mental health and crisis-support services:

1. Learners TeleSafe Contact Center Helpline
📱 #33733

2. National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline

For Globe/TM: 📱 0917-899-8727

For Smart/TNT: 📱 0919-057-1553

Nationwide Landline Toll-Free: ☎️ 1553 or 1800-1888-1553

3. HOPELINE Philippines
📱 0917-558-4673

4. In Touch Community Services – 24/7 Crisis Line
☎️ +63 2 8893 7603

You may take a screenshot or save these contact details for future reference.

Informed Consent Agreement
By choosing "Agree" to proceed to the survey questions, you confirm that:

1. You are at least 18 years of age.
2. You have read and understood the information provided above.
3. You have taken note of the mental health and crisis-support services provided above.
4. You voluntarily agree to participate in this research study.

Declaration of Consent

Before proceeding, you are asked to provide a few basic details to help determine whether you meet the study’s eligibility requirements. Please be assured that all responses will remain anonymous, protected through encryption, and handled with strict confidentiality solely for research purposes.

Please read each statement carefully and select the number that best reflects your level of agreement. There are no right or wrong answers, so choose the response that best represents your first impression using the scale below.

1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Slightly Disagree
4 – Slightly Agree
5 – Agree
6 – Strongly Agree

I experience a strong urge to masturbate after incidentally encountering sexually suggestive or appealing content on my Facebook feed.

I am likely to masturbate even if I'm not intentionally seeking explicit material.

I am likely to masturbate whenever I get sexually aroused.

I find it difficult to shift my focus away from my urges to masturbate once they arise.

I feel capable of controlling private sexual impulses.

I sometimes find myself mentally negotiating whether to ignore or give attention to my urges to masturbate.

Sexual thoughts often lead me to feel like engaging in masturbation.

Thinking about engaging in masturbation is part of my everyday life.

I am likely to masturbate when the opportunity arises.

Different stimuli urge me to masturbate.

Feelings of attraction that arise while browsing social media may influence my likelihood of masturbating.

I often become aware of a desire to masturbate even when engaged in other activities.

I frequently experience the urge to masturbate.

I often think about masturbating even when I am not planning to do it.

I find it difficult to ignore the urge to masturbate once it becomes strong.

My emotional state can increase my tendency to masturbate.

I can go for days without feeling the need to masturbate.

I tend to engage in solo masturbation as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or loneliness.

Thank you for taking the time to participate in this study. Your valuable contribution helps expand the growing body of research on human sexuality and social media use while supporting greater understanding, inclusivity, empowerment, equality, empathy, and destigmatization of the diverse experiences of young adults within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please be assured that your responses are anonymous and confidential. No identifying information has been collected, and your individual responses cannot be linked to your identity. All data will be used solely for academic research purposes.

We recognize that some questions regarding sexual urges and masturbatory tendencies may have caused discomfort or feelings of vulnerability. If you experience any emotional distress after participating, we encourage you to seek support from a trusted individual or a mental health professional. You may also access the following mental health support services:

1. Learners TeleSafe Contact Center Helpline
📱 #33733

2. National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline

For Globe/TM: 📱 0917-899-8727

For Smart/TNT: 📱 0919-057-1553

Nationwide Landline Toll-Free: ☎️ 1553 or 1800-1888-1553

3. HOPELINE Philippines
📱 0917-558-4673

4. In Touch Community Services – 24/7 Crisis Line
☎️ +63 2 8893 7603

Thank you once again for your time and valuable participation in this research.

 

Thank you for taking the time to review our informed consent form.

We respect your decision not to participate in this study. Since you have chosen not to provide your consent, this survey has now ended, and no responses have been collected.

We sincerely appreciate your time and consideration. Thank you for your interest in our research. 

 

Thank you for taking the time to complete the pre-screening and demographic profile.

Based on your responses, you do not meet the screening requirements to proceed to the next stage of this study. Therefore, your participation ends at this point.

We sincerely appreciate your willingness to participate. Any information you provided during the screening process will be kept confidential and handled in accordance with the ethical standards of this research.

Thank you for your time and interest in supporting our study.