TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Title Page i

University Permission Page ii

Biographical Data iii

Abstract iv

I. INTRODUCTION 1

A. Background of the Study 1

B. Statement of the Problem and Objectives 13
C. Significance of the Study 14
D. Scope and Delimitations 16
E. Timetable 18

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 19

A. Overview 19
B. Anatomy of Clergy Sexual Abuse 21
C. The Extent of the Crisis 24
D. Where the Philippines stands 28
E. Where the Universal Church stands 35

III. STUDY FRAMEWORK 38

A. Theoretical Level 38
B. Conceptual Level 44
 C. Operational Level 46
D. Definition of Terms 47

IV. METHODOLOGY 49

A. Research Design and Methods 49

B. Concepts and Indicators 50
C. Data Gathering 51
D. Data Analysis 60
E. The Researcher 62

V. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 62

BIBLIOGRAPHY

LIST OF FIGURES

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1 Open Systems Theory Model 40
2 Accountability Theory Model 42
3 Integrated Theoretical Framework 43
4 Conceptual Framework 45
5 Operational Framework 47
LIST OF TABLES

Number Title Page

1 Key Documents 52
2 Key Informants 54
3 Interview Guide 56