scholarly journals Uncertain Living: Challenges of Orphans in the Philippines

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
 John Mark Vergara ◽  
Ladee Abigail Angeles ◽  
 Ashley Angel Pagkalinawan ◽  
Maurice Villafranca
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Orphaned Children ◽  
The Status ◽  
Ethical Clearance

Orphan studies are scarce internationally and locally. However, the implications of these orphans are tantamount to the society's effort to advancement. One of the problems that the Philippines need to address is its status on the abandoned, neglected and orphaned children. The country has an abandoned children problem (Kaiman & De Leon, 2016). About 1.8 million children in the Philippines are under the status of abandoned or neglected. This phenomenological study focused on the experiences, aspirations, and fears of orphaned children living in and outside the orphanage. The study sought ethical clearance from the ethics committee to ensure that ethical standards were observed. Trustworthiness and rigor were ensured through member checking. Measures to protect participants' confidentiality and anonymity were followed. Five (5) participants were purposively chosen through criterion sampling and data were collected through semi-structured interview. Narratives were transcribed verbatim and reflectively analyzed using Collaizi's (1978) Procedural Steps. Analyzed narratives revealed three (3) dominant themes: (1) Nay, Tay, Bakit? Questions of Sufferings, (2) Paglaho ng Alaala: Standing Anchored in the Ground (3) Bakas ng Nakalipas: A Choice to Move Forward. The study revealed that the orphans underwent social, emotional, mental, spiritual and physical difficulties as an orphaned child. The study includes suggestions and recommendations for exploring the health and nutritional status and psychological well-being of an orphan.

Violation and hope: Refugee survival in childhood and beyond

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-179
Author(s):  
Lynne McCormack ◽  
Brigitta Tapp
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Refugee Status ◽  
New Host ◽  
Life Philosophy

Background: The psychological complexity of refugee status for children is poorly understood. Alone or with family members, child refugees are exposed to multiple and potentially traumatic events, including conflict and human rights deprivation in their country of origin, perilous and life-threatening escape journeys, years of statelessness, and isolation and discrimination in their new host country. Aims: This phenomenological study explored the positive and negative interpretations of four adults as they sought to make sense of their experiences of refugee status as children. Method: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) guided the development of semi-structured interview for data collection and analysis. Results: One superordinate theme, Violation and Hope, overarched three subordinate themes, Violent detachment, Refugee identity, and Resourcefulness and reciprocity. One divergent theme also emerged: Clashing identities. These themes provide unique insight into the interpreted experiences of escaping oppression and persecution in each participant’s country of origin as children, and the ensuing bleak interval as refugees, belonging nowhere. They identify the risk of becoming pawns of opportunism without human rights protection. Once stateless, survival was not guaranteed, producing a stark merging of acceptance of mortality and determined resourcefulness as children. Avoidant coping became a positive tool for surviving ever present threat, and was crucial in defining a life philosophy that was future oriented as they entered adulthood. Conclusion: These participants rejected a ‘refugee victim’ identity, emphasising a legacy of resourcefulness, hope, gratitude and reciprocity, domains of post-traumatic growth which are unreported aspects of refugee well-being that can provide future therapeutic and research direction.

scholarly journals From Nursing to Courtroom: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of the Preparations, Motivations, and Barriers of Nurses Becoming Lawyers

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-23
Author(s):  
Homelo Valenzuela Estoque ◽  
Reynold Culimay Padagas
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Support Mechanisms ◽  
Conducting Research

Background: Transitioning is a common phenomenon that happens such as in a career shift provoked by either internal or external factors. This phenomenon also occurs to nurses becoming lawyers. Considering its complexity, such transition entails a process.Purpose: This study aimed to describe and uncover the preparations, motivations, ad barriers of nurses who transitioned into nurse-lawyers in the Philippines. Methods: The study employed descriptive-qualitative research design utilizing twenty participants selected through purposive and snowball or referral sampling techniques. A semi-structured interview guide was used for the data collection using Google form. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis was utilized as the primary treatment of the transcribed data. Strict observance of ethical standards in conducting research was ensured.Results: The study found out several themes and subcategories from the thematic analysis conducted. These included (1) “pre-planning emotive expressions”; (2) “motivations of career shift”; (3) “support mechanisms to afford career shift”; (4) “barriers to career shift”; (5) “the interconnectedness of law and nursing”; and (6) “impacts of the career shift.” Conclusion: Generally, the career shift of the nurse-lawyers presented significant themes pertinent to their preparations, motivations, and barriers in becoming lawyers. Apparently, these are all primordial in the career transition of the nurse-lawyers. Essentially, the study provides preliminary findings that may become springboard in the construction of a grounded theory that would explicate the transition of the nurse-lawyers as a phenomenon uniting and expanding nursing and the practice of law as complementary sciences.

Protective factors for social-emotional well-being of refugee children in the first three years of settlement in Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Zwi ◽  
Lisa Woodland ◽  
Katrina Williams ◽  
Pamela Palasanthiran ◽  
Santuri Rungan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Marital Stability ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Social Emotional

AimThis longitudinal study investigated protective factors for social-emotional well-being in refugee children in Australia.MethodsNewly arrived refugee children aged 4–15 years were recruited between 2009 and 2013 and assessments were conducted at two points, at years 2 and 3 postarrival. Social-emotional well-being was assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Protective factors were assessed by structured interview and the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS); scores <150 reflect fewer stressful life events in the previous year.ResultsForty-three eligible refugee children were recruited. The SDQ was completed by parents in 90% and protective factor data in 80% at years 2 and 3 of follow-up. Protective factors for normal SDQ scores were: originating from Africa (p=0.01), father present on arrival (p=0.019) and family SRRS scores <150 at year 2 (p=0.045). The median number of protective factors was 4 (range 1–8). Better SDQ scores were associated with ≥4 protective factors (p<0.006). Furthermore, more protective factors increased the child’s likelihood of a stable or improved SDQ score over time (p<0.04). Modifiable protective factors likely to promote social-emotional well-being include stability in the child’s school and residence, parental employment, financial and marital stability, proximity to one’s own ethnic community and external community support.ConclusionsCumulative protective factors, some of which are potentially modifiable, can predict social-emotional well-being in newly arrived refugee children. Children with four or more protective factors are at low risk of poor social-emotional well-being.

scholarly journals Perceived Social Support and Psychological Well-being among Visually Impaired Individuals: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Positive Social Support ◽  
The Impact

Social support is an important resource which facilitates coping and raises the quality of life. This study examines how different forms of social support are perceived by the visually impaired individuals living in Turkey (positive or negative), and the impact on these individuals’ psychological well-being. This qualitative phenomenological study is conducted by semi-structured interview techniques and 21 visually impaired and volunteer (11 female, 10 male) adults over 18 years (M = 28, SD = 6,34) who live in Ankara participated in the study. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. There were 4 main themes: Centrality of the sighted world, negative social support, positive social support, and accessibility. The most frequently repeated sub themes were gathered under the main themes of negative social support and centrality of the sighted world; the majority of the participants mentioned the effect of living independently. Moreover, the lack of information in society and the negative effects of interference under the will to help are frequently mentioned. On the other hand, the sub themes of mutual support, perceiving blindness as a difference, not a deficiency were presented under the main theme of positive social support. Keywords: Visually impaired, perceived social support, psychological well-being

scholarly journals VACCINATION INFODEMIC AMONG CITIZENS OF MAGALLANES, CAVITE, PHILIPPINES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Marmol YAP ◽  
Daryl TAFALLA
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Vaccination Site ◽  
News Sources ◽  
Appointment Schedule ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Impact

Objective. This survey research intends to understand how people from a fourth-class municipality of Cavite made their decision to be vaccinated in spite of false information circulating within family, friends, and neighbors. Methods. The study employed survey research and gathered data using voluntary sampling from a pool of citizens with an appointment schedule in the vaccination site located in Magallanes, Cavite. Results. The pandemic saw a rise in the spread of information disorders. The proliferation of fake news and misinformation affect our lives as they disrupt relationships with family members and friends. Trust is being questioned as people believe in contrasting medical opinions. The overload of information sharing is a challenge for individuals to evaluate news sources coming from multiple platforms. As the status of inoculation in the Philippines is ongoing, citizens who want protection took time to get vaccinated. The impact of traditional and social media continues to be powerful influencers in information dissemination. As we deal with overabundance of information, librarians have an emerging role to play. Conclusions. Librarians are seen as partners of a local government unit in promoting citizens' well-being, providing credible sources of health information vital for an individual to help them arrive at an informed decision, and showcase advantages of vaccines as evidenced by scientific publications.

scholarly journals Social Representations on ethical and bioethic aspects in research

10.3823/2348 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maísa Araujo Costa ◽  
Ronay Lustosa De Carvalho Marques Silva ◽  
Francisca Tereza Coelho Matos ◽  
Luana Kelle Batista Moura ◽  
Carlos Alberto Monteiro Falcão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Hierarchical Classification ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Social Contexts ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
University Center ◽  
The Social

Objective: the study aims to analyze the social representations on the ethical and bioethical aspects in the research elaborated by academics of the Dentistry Course. Methods: it is a qualitative research based on the Theory of Social Representations carried out with 80 academics of the Dentistry course. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview script, processed in the IRaMuTeQ and analyzed by the Descending Hierarchical Classification. The study followed the ethical standards recommended by Resolution n. 466/2012, obtaining approval from the Ethics Committee of UNINOVAFAPI University Center. Results: The corpus analyzed in the study is composed of 79 units of initial context (UCI) with use of 62%. The results are presented in four classes, namely: 4. The understanding of Ethics and Bioethics in research; 3. Researcher's social position; 1. Legal responsibilities of the researcher and 2. Normative aspects of research ethics - legal basis. Conclusion: Scholars represent ethical and bioethical aspects in research as essential to respect human dignity and protect the lives of research participants, with a focus on normative aspects of research ethics through Research Committees. Their attitudes are guided by their conditions of life, their beliefs and cultures of different social contexts. Keywords: Bioethics, ethics, social psychology.

scholarly journals Subjective well-being among street mothers community

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 370
Author(s):  
Fatwa Tentama ◽  
Nina Zulida Situmorang ◽  
Fitrianur Fitrianur
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Community Environment ◽  
Workplace Conditions ◽  
The Family ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological Study

The goal of this research was to understand the subjective well-being of mothers who work in the streets. This qualitative phenomenological study collected data using a semi-structured interview. Data were collected from six street mothers aged 18-40 years living in the dense residence of Kali Code, Karanganyar, Brontokusuman, Mergangsan, and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The content analysis was used in this research, and the results showed that street mothers were satisfied with their current lives. Some of the reasons for their satisfaction include having a place to stay, gathering with their family every day, having a job, having independent earning, supporting children's education, and meeting their family's needs. This study also found that life satisfaction was associated with feeling satisfied with the self, family life, health, job, and community environment. Furthermore, participants expressed positive affect in the form of happiness when their job and earnings were good when gathering with the family or neighbors when the family is in harmony. The children are obedient when they can meet the needs of the children when they receive unexpected rewards. In contrast, the participants experienced negative affect in the form of guilt when they were unable to make the family happy, and disappointed when daily earnings were small. They were sad when children were not obedient, angry, and disappointed about living conditions and worried, anxious, and afraid about the workplace conditions.

Being a medical student in Turkey: The myths, challenges and reality

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1) ◽  
pp. S1-S8
Author(s):  
Ayşen Koşan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
The Status ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological

Medical education is a complex process for training physicians. Although being a medical student is highly prestigious and seems advantageous in many respects, the students have a variety of perceptions towards medical education and their future profession. This study explores medical students’ perceptions about being a student in the faculty of medicine in Turkey. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used. Semi-structured interview method was conducted with thirty medical students to collect data. The audio recordings were analyzed using the phenomenological coding technique in which transcriptions were taken into an open coding process. The students' perceptions revealed some commonalities about how they define themselves and their concerns about their future profession. Findings revealed that although they are mostly satisfied with the status of their future profession, they have several concerns and regrets. Students who aim to study at a medical school in the future need to be aware of the fact that medical education is not an easy training process as it requires developing certain professional competencies, values and attitudes, and the well-being of medical students should also be considered by the educators at medical schools.

scholarly journals DEAFying Silence: Analyzing Inclusive Non-Verbal Communication Strategies Between Students with Deafness and Their Non-PWD Peers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Sophia Berenice Taguibulos
Keyword(s):  
Sign Language ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Verbal Communication ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
The Status ◽  
Research Procedure

People would often attribute persons with deafness as ‘mute’ individuals due to their frequent use of non-verbal communication strategies. In the Philippines’ transition to an inclusive education system, the question is how Non-PWDs can accommodate the communication style and needs of students with deafness. The researcher answers the question: How do students with deafness and Non-PWD peers promote inclusion through non-verbal communication strategies? A qualitative research design was utilized as the framework, while the research procedure consisted of a digital semi-structured interview for the participant with deafness and a focus group discussion for the Non-PWD participants. A thematic data analysis was carried out to examine the findings and extract themes.The emerging themes revealed that students with deafness are provided with poor assistive services, and that there are issues involving the lack of social inclusivity in mainstream schools. Non-PWDs have shown initiative to shatter communication barriers by obliterating the stigma of communicating with students with deafness. Conversely, the status quo is that persons with deafness should apply spoken language instead of encouraging Non-PWDs to learn sign language. It has been concluded that persons with deafness are visual communicators. They use space to distinguish their relationship with another communicator, and they also apply kinesic behavior like sign language to deliver their messages, facial expressions to convey their emotions, and body language to further demonstrate their messages. Lastly, Non-PWDs should be enhancing their usage of time, silence, and developing their application of space to practice haptics.

scholarly journals The Lived Experience of Assisted Living Administrators During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 732-733
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Hill ◽  
Rebecca Davis ◽  
Paige Greer ◽  
Susan Strouse
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Living ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Moral Distress ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Future Research

Abstract Since March, 2020, administrators in assisted living (AL) residences have been challenged to provide the best care for their populations while undergoing a pandemic. Because nothing like this has happened in the recent past, AL administrators had to make many new decisions. The purpose of this phenomenological study is to reflect on the lived experiences of AL administrators during the COVID pandemic. Using a semi structured interview, individual interviews of four AL administrators from different AL communities were conducted via Zoom. The interviews contained questions related to the participants’ experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic. The recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim into MAXQDA. Data analysis followed a modified Giorgi approach, by reviewing the recorded interviews, categorizing the data into meaning units, then situated units, generalized units, and then themes. Results indicated that AL administrators have been adapting to constantly changing and conflicting regulations. The pandemic incited fear, depression, moral distress, but also hope for the future. The data shows a multitude of feelings and actions related to the well-being of the staff, residents, and residents’ families. The limitations of this study include a small sample size and the evolving nature of the pandemic in Michigan. Opportunities for future research would be to compare our findings to the experience of other AL’s in the United States. The results show the complexity of AL administrators’ lived experiences during the pandemic and highlight important considerations if an event like the pandemic were to occur again.

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