International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences , 2022
For educational organizations to achieve their objectives in implementing their educational progr... more For educational organizations to achieve their objectives in implementing their educational programs, strong leadership and job satisfaction are essential characteristics. This depends significantly on its organizational structure, which must be invested with the support of human resources that are effective and efficient in their institution. This study employed a descriptive-correlational design to investigate the relationship between the principals' leadership styles and the secondary teachers' job satisfaction. The statistical findings revealed a positive relationship between principals' leadership styles and secondary teachers' job satisfaction.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
One of the most in-demand and divisive of these new games that allow players to collect tradeable... more One of the most in-demand and divisive of these new games that allow players to collect tradeable crypto currencies is the Axie Infinity. Non-employed, along with the students, are finding it difficult to find stable employment since this pandemic brought many setbacks to employed and more particularly to unemployed students. This study explores the lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of Axie Infinity Players amidst the pandemic. The study employed the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis with 20 participants. The following conclusions were drawn based on the study's findings: (1)For the most part, playing Axie Infinity is not as easy as it looks. (2) Most of the Axie Infinity players are students and it takes a lot of their time playing Axie Infinity that most of their time is spent playing instead of resting and studying just to reach their quota for that day. (3)Axie Infinity is both a blessing and stress. The Axie Infinity play-to-earn game is described as a blessing because it became the number one source of income of the participants despite being amid this pandemic. It also became their source of stress because it adds pressure, tension, and strain to their lives as both a player and a student. (4) Axie Infinity players need a strong support system in their psychological, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects to withstand the situation of lacking sleep and rest, the pressure of the need to reach the quota, slow internet connection, judgments of the people that surround them, and not being able to focus in both playing and studying. (5) Finally, Axie Infinity players value themselves by coping with negative experiences and challenges they have been through.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
The pandemic induced by COVID-19 urges people to create systems of strategies and restrictions in... more The pandemic induced by COVID-19 urges people to create systems of strategies and restrictions in preventing the virus. These restrictions cause mass testing, contact tracing, wearing face masks, international travel bans, establishments closure, and lockdowns. Thus, make people live under new normal and adjustments. Workers and Students are some of those vulnerable people of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the researcher explores the lived experiences of working students, specifically: (1) to describe the experiences, (2) challenges, and (3) coping mechanisms of working students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the study employed Interpretative Phenomenology Analysis (IPA) with fifteen (15) participants. Based on the study, the findings are the following: (1) Most working student experiences struggles to work and school, especially lack of sleep because of conflicting schedule, moreover, a toxic work environment brought by co-workers and customers. (2) Working students face financial challenges and schedule conflicts in school and work. Most of them are struggling by having an unstable internet connection that affects the performance of working students and the fear of getting infected by the COVID-19 at the workplace. (3) Despite experiencing and facing various challenges, working students tend to find alternative ways to overcome difficulties. They are adaptable and persistent in the face of adversity. Most of them seek social support and adapt the safety protocols at the workplace to prevent the spread of the virus.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
Healthcare workers were among the primary sectors that stood on the frontline amidst the COVID-19... more Healthcare workers were among the primary sectors that stood on the frontline amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. They play a significant role in giving medical aid and services, especially at the time when the world requires them the most. In addition, because of their direct exposure to the pandemic, they faced a variety of challenges, including physical risk from excessive workloads, psychological distress, and financial difficulties. This study explores the lived experiences and challenges faced by healthcare workers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic, specifically: (1) to describe the experiences of healthcare workers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic; (2) to describe the challenges faced by healthcare workers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic; and (3) to describe their coping strategies. Given that, the study utilized an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) with ten (10) respondents from the community. Based on the study, the findings are the following: (1) All of the respondents were physically challenged. Specifically, the extreme risk and challenges brought by the pandemic caused numbers of healthcare workers to leave the job, which further resulted in an excessive number of workloads among those who stayed. (2) Aside from being physically challenged, the respondents were also psychologically distressed, which is mostly brought on by the fear of carrying and transmitting the disease among their family and community. Moreover, receiving insufficient benefits causes all of the respondents to feel unsatisfied with the compensation they received after putting in an extreme amount of work and exerting great effort on their job. Regardless, they maintained a strong and tough attitude to cope with the challenging call of duty amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, (3) seeking emotional, social, and financial support to cope with the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic provides a great help among the healthcare workers in such a time as the pandemic.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
Using internet applications to search for the signs and symptoms of diseases that an individual h... more Using internet applications to search for the signs and symptoms of diseases that an individual has been experiencing is the most convenient method of health consultation that a large number of individuals choose over traditional methods of health consultation. This study explores the psychological factors influencing COVID-19 self-diagnosis among Filipino housewives. Employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the result suggest that the participants experienced psychological distress during the presence of COVID-19 related signs and symptoms. Thus, physical and psychological pain towards unproductive in accomplishing their duties and responsibilities as a mother. Despite it, they adapted alternative ways to recover from the situation by having a positive outlook in life.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
In today's culture, it is possible to see an increase in the number of kid employees. Many youngs... more In today's culture, it is possible to see an increase in the number of kid employees. Many youngsters believe they have no choice but to labor to provide for their families survival. With this study, the researchers want to get a better understanding of the lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of child laborers who are caught in the center of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews were used by the researchers for the data collection process. This interview was divided into three categories, which were anchored in the following codes: (1) lived experiences as a child laborer; (2) problems experienced as a child laborer; and (3) coping mechanisms. According to the findings of the research, children who are exposed to work at a young age are more likely to suffer from a disease, food shortages, and a lack of access to education and health care as a consequence of their families' limited financial resources. These youngsters tend to cling to their dreams and pray to be able to continue battling through the difficulties in their lives.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
One of the most significant scientific improvements in global health is vaccine development, redu... more One of the most significant scientific improvements in global health is vaccine development, reducing the risk of infectious diseases, preventing deaths, and strengthening health. Vaccine hesitancy is a delay in accepting or refusing immunization, notwithstanding the availability of vaccination services. The primary goal of this study is to explore the experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of vaccine-hesitant housewives. Employing the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the findings of this study were: (1) the most common concerns expressed by hesitant housewives are the vaccine's potential side effects, such as fever and seizures, as well as the effects for people suffering from diseases such as high blood, (2) it was found that almost all of the vaccinehesitant housewives stated that the most challenging aspect was the restrictions, especially when they were out in public places and required a vaccination card, which they did not have, and (3) lastly, they could develop a coping mechanism even though they were vaccine-hesitant. Further, they discovered new hobbies, binge-watched movies, and it showcases that their faith has dramatically aided them, particularly when they are scared.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
This study aims to explore the experience and challenges faced by food delivery riders amidst the... more This study aims to explore the experience and challenges faced by food delivery riders amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) with 10 participatns, results suggest most of their experiences focuses on the importance of self-concept, frustrations, self-esteem, anxiety, burnout, challenges, booking, weather, sanitation, customer, location, and coping mechanisms. Thus, they are having difficulties during the pandemic specially its impact on their psychological states made them urge to strategize and create restrictions on themselves. Furthermore, despite the trials and struggles physically, emotionally and psychologically, these delivery riders always choose to have courage and faith. Moreover, food delivery riders have good self-image after coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling., 2022
People's lives were flipped upside down when the world's economies were forced to shut down as a ... more People's lives were flipped upside down when the world's economies were forced to shut down as a result of the global epidemic that occurred. People's psychological well-being suffered greatly as a result of the loss of their financial resources. Students were required to experience the new educational norms in the same year, which included taking online classes and participating in a virtual graduation ceremony. Students' hopes were dashed by recent news reports that circulated the country, which suggested that online schooling may help them recover from the pandemic. Thus, this research explores the experiences and challenges of the fresh graduates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was utilized to analyze the participants' experiences and challenges. Based on the results of the study, there are advantages and disadvantages during the new normal of education, but participants expressed that through courage, determination, a positive mindset, and social support one can cope up with the challenges of this COVID-19 pandemic.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling., 2022
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 many families experience the threat of the COVID-19. This study a... more Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 many families experience the threat of the COVID-19. This study aims to explore the lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of COVID-19 Family Survivors. The study employed the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis with ten (10) participants. Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn: (1) Most of the participants consulted health professionals for their medications and advised herbal medicines in boosting their immune system. (2) Family survivors had to make adaptations to their daily routines and established stringent health standards in their homes, such as separating the parents' and children's rooms, using disposable utensils, and ensuring that every surface of their homes was clean. (3) They were able to meet their necessities due to the generosity of their neighbors. These people were helped financially by their employers, neighbors, churchmates, and loved ones. Similarly, the government offered a different forum for the COVID-19 Family survivors to receive help and assistance. (4) Despite the hardships they faced, COVID-19 family survivors did not lose hope that they would be cured of COVID-19. These people tried their hardest to maintain their health by eating good meals, sleeping early, obtaining enough sunlight in the morning, and carefully selecting the vitamins they took. (5) Finally, despite the difficult battle against COVID-19, these individuals grew resilient by building their spiritual lives, exercising their faith, and being brave for the sake of their loved ones.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has an impact not just on public health but also on the financial, s... more The rapid spread of COVID-19 has an impact not just on public health but also on the financial, socioeconomic , and psychological state of every Filipino citizen. One of the primary actions that were taken by the government is to help low-income individuals who are financially challenged amidst the global pandemic. The Social Amelioration Program (SAP) was established by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act of 2020. The primary goal of this study is to explore the lived experiences of SAP beneficiaries employing an in-depth look at their day-today experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms. Employing the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, the findings of this study were: (1) most of the SAP beneficiaries experienced adjustments in terms of the psychological and financial aspects, (2) the SAP beneficiaries were challenged by the insufficiency of the financial assistance, and on how it can sustain their needs throughout the pandemic, and (3) amidst all of the challenges, the SAP beneficiaries remained resilient due to the positive relationship with their family.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
With the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, online sellers faced challenges in managing their online... more With the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, online sellers faced challenges in managing their online business daily. Aside from it, their work-life balance has been negatively affected as well, considering that they work from home and are responsible for household responsibilities. Thus, this study is conducted during the pandemic and gathered data using a semi-structured interview through Messenger call. It is conducted to explore the lived experiences of online sellers and how they managed their online business and personal life. It also determines the specific challenges they've encountered and how they coped with them. Lastly, this study aims to map out how these experiences will benefit online sellers and consumers and explain that online selling can be both sustainable and convenient in terms of earning a good living and meeting their daily needs. Moreover, three major conclusions emerged from this study's findings: (1) online sellers faced psychological and physical difficulties in managing their online business during the pandemic, (2) online sellers discovered ways on how to cope with the struggles they are facing, and (3) online sellers reflected on their experience to be more effective in the online selling industry.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
In every country, unemployment has become a big issue. The problems caused by unemployment are bo... more In every country, unemployment has become a big issue. The problems caused by unemployment are both social and economic in structure. Lack of job opportunities or other factors results in a lack of a source of income, affecting the economic status of society. Furthermore, this economic distress has an impact on most of the Filipino families within the marginalized sector. They are susceptible to experiencing negative implications of unemployment such as poverty and hardship, strained relationships, reduced health, and housing stress are all consequences of unemployment. In addition, unemployment was consistently associated with adverse physical and psychological outcomes for people, families, and society. It is related to unhealthy results such as depression or psychopathologies, low self-esteem, and a significant rise in suicide rates. Changes in social status, time structure, disruptions in both work and family roles, loss of self-concept and identity, reduced social contacts. It results in financial deprivation and uncertainty about the future identified as potential sources of widely negative consequences for health-related quality of life. This research explores the psychological implications of unemployment, lived experiences, challenges, and strategies people use to cope with unemployment. The study's findings are the basis of the interpretation and analysis of data collected through interviews with individuals who experienced the life of being unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This study investigated the influence of self-efficacy on the academic performance of the Grade 1... more This study investigated the influence of self-efficacy on the academic performance of the Grade 12 Senior High School students at the St. Paul College of Bocaue. The findings of the study concluded that the level of the self-efficacy of the respondents was high. Likewise, the findings suggested that the students are resilient and determined in the face of setbacks, feel assured that they will be able to learn the classroom discussion and excel on their assessment, and they tend to be more intrinsically motivated to learn new knowledge. Furthermore, the computed linear regression analysis results revealed that self-efficacy does not significantly affect the Senior High School students’ academic performance. This suggests that even if the students have a high level of self-efficacy it doesn’t influence their academic performance in class. However, it doesn’t mean that the school should not give importance to develop the students’ self-efficacy. Hence, it is suggested that the school s...
Study habits are at the core of a learner's academic success. It is an action like reading, t... more Study habits are at the core of a learner's academic success. It is an action like reading, taking notes, conducting study groups that students perform frequently, and regularly accomplishing the learning goals. It can be defined as effective or counterproductive based on whether it serves the students well. Thus, the study's primary purpose was to determine the relationship between study habits and the students' academic performance. The descriptive-correlation design was utilized to describe the respondents' profile regarding their study habits and academic performance. A total of one hundred twenty-six (126) Grade 11 senior high school learners participated in this study. Moreover, the main research instrument utilized in the study was the Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory. Its eight sub-scales are budgeting time, physical condition, reading ability, note-taking, learning motivation, memory, taking examinations, and health. The findings showed that the resp...
Students' academic performance embodies an essential part of the constellation of factors det... more Students' academic performance embodies an essential part of the constellation of factors determinant of student success. Also, it plays a very significant role in education, primarily as a concrete tool to assess the student's learning process. Psychologists and researchers have attempted to comprehend how students vary in processing, retaining, and retrieving learning information and have used various personality, attitudinal, cognitive styles, and ability measures. Thus, this study's primary purpose was to determine the students' study attitudes, study habits, and academic performance. Further, this examined the influence of study attitudes and study habits on their academic performance. The study respondents were the senior high school students in a Catholic School in Bulacan, Philippines. The Descriptive-correlation research method was utilized to describe the respondents' profile in terms of their study attitudes, study habits, and academic performance. A t...
This study aims to investigate the influence of personality traits on the academic achievement of... more This study aims to investigate the influence of personality traits on the academic achievement of the Senior High School at St. Paul College of Bocaue. This study used the descriptive-correlation research method that utilized a standardized instrument as a primary data gathering tool. The respondents of the study were the Grade 11 Senior High School students at St. Paul College of Bocaue. The result of the study showed that the “Big Five” personality traits of the students were at an extreme level. Likewise, the result suggests that the students are very creative, focused on tackling new challenges, pays attention to detail, likes to be the center of attention, likes to meet new people, feels empathy and concern for other people. Moreover, the students experience a lot of stress, worry about many different things and feel anxious about their environment. Furthermore, the null hypothesis was tested at the 0.05 alpha level of significance to determine the impact of personality on the ...
Poverty is a situation or circumstance in which an individual or society lacks the financial serv... more Poverty is a situation or circumstance in which an individual or society lacks the financial services and necessities for a minimum standard of life. Poverty implies that the income standard from work is so low that essential human requirements can't be fulfilled. Poverty-stricken individuals and families might go without adequate shelter, safe water, nutritious food, and medical care. This study aims to assess the factors that might contribute to the quality of life of the respondents. Thus, its' purpose was to describe the demographic profile of the residents of the partner community of St. Paul College of Bocaue. The respondents of the study were the community in a slum area in Bulacan, Philippines. The descriptive research method was utilized to describe the respondents' gender, age of parents, marital status, number and age of siblings, educational attainment, job classifications, employment status, religion and Catholic faith manifestation. A total of fifty-five (5...
International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the mental health and academic performance of s... more The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the mental health and academic performance of students all around the world. Hence, this evaluates the students' mental health in the context of the new normal of education utilizing the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), thus, it investigates the relationship of academic performance among the variables. Moreover, the results indicated that nearly half of the respondents suffered from moderate to extremely severe levels of depression, stress, and anxiety. Based on the statistical findings, there was no significant association between severe negative mental health conditions and the academic performance of the students. In conclusion, students who experience extreme negative mental health can nonetheless attain great academic accomplishment. Thus, students' mental health should constantly be addressed and assisted in coping with life's issues, especially during the current pandemic crisis.
International Engineering Journal For Research & Development, 2021
Parental involvement is one of the determinants of the academic success of the students. Thus, th... more Parental involvement is one of the determinants of the academic success of the students. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the living conditions of societies, specifically, the families. Further, this resulted in the implementation of the new normal of education: online learning modalities. Therefore, it challenges the students with their parents to be active in learning in-home while the isolation is relative to their success in their educational goals. Moreover, the study investigates the relationship between parental involvement and the academic performance of the 493 participants in private schools in the Philippines. The study's statistical analysis resulted in a significant relationship between parental involvement and students' academic performance. Thus, the following conclusions were derived: The parents were still in the process of developing their involvement in school, specifically, in this challenging time. Also, the level of academic performance showed that the mean score of the respondents' academic performance was very satisfactory. This revealed that the students performed well in class during online learning modalities.
International Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences , 2022
For educational organizations to achieve their objectives in implementing their educational progr... more For educational organizations to achieve their objectives in implementing their educational programs, strong leadership and job satisfaction are essential characteristics. This depends significantly on its organizational structure, which must be invested with the support of human resources that are effective and efficient in their institution. This study employed a descriptive-correlational design to investigate the relationship between the principals' leadership styles and the secondary teachers' job satisfaction. The statistical findings revealed a positive relationship between principals' leadership styles and secondary teachers' job satisfaction.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
One of the most in-demand and divisive of these new games that allow players to collect tradeable... more One of the most in-demand and divisive of these new games that allow players to collect tradeable crypto currencies is the Axie Infinity. Non-employed, along with the students, are finding it difficult to find stable employment since this pandemic brought many setbacks to employed and more particularly to unemployed students. This study explores the lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of Axie Infinity Players amidst the pandemic. The study employed the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis with 20 participants. The following conclusions were drawn based on the study's findings: (1)For the most part, playing Axie Infinity is not as easy as it looks. (2) Most of the Axie Infinity players are students and it takes a lot of their time playing Axie Infinity that most of their time is spent playing instead of resting and studying just to reach their quota for that day. (3)Axie Infinity is both a blessing and stress. The Axie Infinity play-to-earn game is described as a blessing because it became the number one source of income of the participants despite being amid this pandemic. It also became their source of stress because it adds pressure, tension, and strain to their lives as both a player and a student. (4) Axie Infinity players need a strong support system in their psychological, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects to withstand the situation of lacking sleep and rest, the pressure of the need to reach the quota, slow internet connection, judgments of the people that surround them, and not being able to focus in both playing and studying. (5) Finally, Axie Infinity players value themselves by coping with negative experiences and challenges they have been through.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
The pandemic induced by COVID-19 urges people to create systems of strategies and restrictions in... more The pandemic induced by COVID-19 urges people to create systems of strategies and restrictions in preventing the virus. These restrictions cause mass testing, contact tracing, wearing face masks, international travel bans, establishments closure, and lockdowns. Thus, make people live under new normal and adjustments. Workers and Students are some of those vulnerable people of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the researcher explores the lived experiences of working students, specifically: (1) to describe the experiences, (2) challenges, and (3) coping mechanisms of working students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the study employed Interpretative Phenomenology Analysis (IPA) with fifteen (15) participants. Based on the study, the findings are the following: (1) Most working student experiences struggles to work and school, especially lack of sleep because of conflicting schedule, moreover, a toxic work environment brought by co-workers and customers. (2) Working students face financial challenges and schedule conflicts in school and work. Most of them are struggling by having an unstable internet connection that affects the performance of working students and the fear of getting infected by the COVID-19 at the workplace. (3) Despite experiencing and facing various challenges, working students tend to find alternative ways to overcome difficulties. They are adaptable and persistent in the face of adversity. Most of them seek social support and adapt the safety protocols at the workplace to prevent the spread of the virus.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
Healthcare workers were among the primary sectors that stood on the frontline amidst the COVID-19... more Healthcare workers were among the primary sectors that stood on the frontline amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. They play a significant role in giving medical aid and services, especially at the time when the world requires them the most. In addition, because of their direct exposure to the pandemic, they faced a variety of challenges, including physical risk from excessive workloads, psychological distress, and financial difficulties. This study explores the lived experiences and challenges faced by healthcare workers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic, specifically: (1) to describe the experiences of healthcare workers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic; (2) to describe the challenges faced by healthcare workers amidst the COVID 19 pandemic; and (3) to describe their coping strategies. Given that, the study utilized an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) with ten (10) respondents from the community. Based on the study, the findings are the following: (1) All of the respondents were physically challenged. Specifically, the extreme risk and challenges brought by the pandemic caused numbers of healthcare workers to leave the job, which further resulted in an excessive number of workloads among those who stayed. (2) Aside from being physically challenged, the respondents were also psychologically distressed, which is mostly brought on by the fear of carrying and transmitting the disease among their family and community. Moreover, receiving insufficient benefits causes all of the respondents to feel unsatisfied with the compensation they received after putting in an extreme amount of work and exerting great effort on their job. Regardless, they maintained a strong and tough attitude to cope with the challenging call of duty amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, (3) seeking emotional, social, and financial support to cope with the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic provides a great help among the healthcare workers in such a time as the pandemic.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
Using internet applications to search for the signs and symptoms of diseases that an individual h... more Using internet applications to search for the signs and symptoms of diseases that an individual has been experiencing is the most convenient method of health consultation that a large number of individuals choose over traditional methods of health consultation. This study explores the psychological factors influencing COVID-19 self-diagnosis among Filipino housewives. Employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the result suggest that the participants experienced psychological distress during the presence of COVID-19 related signs and symptoms. Thus, physical and psychological pain towards unproductive in accomplishing their duties and responsibilities as a mother. Despite it, they adapted alternative ways to recover from the situation by having a positive outlook in life.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
In today's culture, it is possible to see an increase in the number of kid employees. Many youngs... more In today's culture, it is possible to see an increase in the number of kid employees. Many youngsters believe they have no choice but to labor to provide for their families survival. With this study, the researchers want to get a better understanding of the lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of child laborers who are caught in the center of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews were used by the researchers for the data collection process. This interview was divided into three categories, which were anchored in the following codes: (1) lived experiences as a child laborer; (2) problems experienced as a child laborer; and (3) coping mechanisms. According to the findings of the research, children who are exposed to work at a young age are more likely to suffer from a disease, food shortages, and a lack of access to education and health care as a consequence of their families' limited financial resources. These youngsters tend to cling to their dreams and pray to be able to continue battling through the difficulties in their lives.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
One of the most significant scientific improvements in global health is vaccine development, redu... more One of the most significant scientific improvements in global health is vaccine development, reducing the risk of infectious diseases, preventing deaths, and strengthening health. Vaccine hesitancy is a delay in accepting or refusing immunization, notwithstanding the availability of vaccination services. The primary goal of this study is to explore the experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of vaccine-hesitant housewives. Employing the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the findings of this study were: (1) the most common concerns expressed by hesitant housewives are the vaccine's potential side effects, such as fever and seizures, as well as the effects for people suffering from diseases such as high blood, (2) it was found that almost all of the vaccinehesitant housewives stated that the most challenging aspect was the restrictions, especially when they were out in public places and required a vaccination card, which they did not have, and (3) lastly, they could develop a coping mechanism even though they were vaccine-hesitant. Further, they discovered new hobbies, binge-watched movies, and it showcases that their faith has dramatically aided them, particularly when they are scared.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
This study aims to explore the experience and challenges faced by food delivery riders amidst the... more This study aims to explore the experience and challenges faced by food delivery riders amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) with 10 participatns, results suggest most of their experiences focuses on the importance of self-concept, frustrations, self-esteem, anxiety, burnout, challenges, booking, weather, sanitation, customer, location, and coping mechanisms. Thus, they are having difficulties during the pandemic specially its impact on their psychological states made them urge to strategize and create restrictions on themselves. Furthermore, despite the trials and struggles physically, emotionally and psychologically, these delivery riders always choose to have courage and faith. Moreover, food delivery riders have good self-image after coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling., 2022
People's lives were flipped upside down when the world's economies were forced to shut down as a ... more People's lives were flipped upside down when the world's economies were forced to shut down as a result of the global epidemic that occurred. People's psychological well-being suffered greatly as a result of the loss of their financial resources. Students were required to experience the new educational norms in the same year, which included taking online classes and participating in a virtual graduation ceremony. Students' hopes were dashed by recent news reports that circulated the country, which suggested that online schooling may help them recover from the pandemic. Thus, this research explores the experiences and challenges of the fresh graduates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was utilized to analyze the participants' experiences and challenges. Based on the results of the study, there are advantages and disadvantages during the new normal of education, but participants expressed that through courage, determination, a positive mindset, and social support one can cope up with the challenges of this COVID-19 pandemic.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling., 2022
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 many families experience the threat of the COVID-19. This study a... more Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 many families experience the threat of the COVID-19. This study aims to explore the lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of COVID-19 Family Survivors. The study employed the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis with ten (10) participants. Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn: (1) Most of the participants consulted health professionals for their medications and advised herbal medicines in boosting their immune system. (2) Family survivors had to make adaptations to their daily routines and established stringent health standards in their homes, such as separating the parents' and children's rooms, using disposable utensils, and ensuring that every surface of their homes was clean. (3) They were able to meet their necessities due to the generosity of their neighbors. These people were helped financially by their employers, neighbors, churchmates, and loved ones. Similarly, the government offered a different forum for the COVID-19 Family survivors to receive help and assistance. (4) Despite the hardships they faced, COVID-19 family survivors did not lose hope that they would be cured of COVID-19. These people tried their hardest to maintain their health by eating good meals, sleeping early, obtaining enough sunlight in the morning, and carefully selecting the vitamins they took. (5) Finally, despite the difficult battle against COVID-19, these individuals grew resilient by building their spiritual lives, exercising their faith, and being brave for the sake of their loved ones.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has an impact not just on public health but also on the financial, s... more The rapid spread of COVID-19 has an impact not just on public health but also on the financial, socioeconomic , and psychological state of every Filipino citizen. One of the primary actions that were taken by the government is to help low-income individuals who are financially challenged amidst the global pandemic. The Social Amelioration Program (SAP) was established by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act of 2020. The primary goal of this study is to explore the lived experiences of SAP beneficiaries employing an in-depth look at their day-today experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms. Employing the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, the findings of this study were: (1) most of the SAP beneficiaries experienced adjustments in terms of the psychological and financial aspects, (2) the SAP beneficiaries were challenged by the insufficiency of the financial assistance, and on how it can sustain their needs throughout the pandemic, and (3) amidst all of the challenges, the SAP beneficiaries remained resilient due to the positive relationship with their family.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
With the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, online sellers faced challenges in managing their online... more With the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, online sellers faced challenges in managing their online business daily. Aside from it, their work-life balance has been negatively affected as well, considering that they work from home and are responsible for household responsibilities. Thus, this study is conducted during the pandemic and gathered data using a semi-structured interview through Messenger call. It is conducted to explore the lived experiences of online sellers and how they managed their online business and personal life. It also determines the specific challenges they've encountered and how they coped with them. Lastly, this study aims to map out how these experiences will benefit online sellers and consumers and explain that online selling can be both sustainable and convenient in terms of earning a good living and meeting their daily needs. Moreover, three major conclusions emerged from this study's findings: (1) online sellers faced psychological and physical difficulties in managing their online business during the pandemic, (2) online sellers discovered ways on how to cope with the struggles they are facing, and (3) online sellers reflected on their experience to be more effective in the online selling industry.
International Journal of Psychology and Counseling. , 2022
In every country, unemployment has become a big issue. The problems caused by unemployment are bo... more In every country, unemployment has become a big issue. The problems caused by unemployment are both social and economic in structure. Lack of job opportunities or other factors results in a lack of a source of income, affecting the economic status of society. Furthermore, this economic distress has an impact on most of the Filipino families within the marginalized sector. They are susceptible to experiencing negative implications of unemployment such as poverty and hardship, strained relationships, reduced health, and housing stress are all consequences of unemployment. In addition, unemployment was consistently associated with adverse physical and psychological outcomes for people, families, and society. It is related to unhealthy results such as depression or psychopathologies, low self-esteem, and a significant rise in suicide rates. Changes in social status, time structure, disruptions in both work and family roles, loss of self-concept and identity, reduced social contacts. It results in financial deprivation and uncertainty about the future identified as potential sources of widely negative consequences for health-related quality of life. This research explores the psychological implications of unemployment, lived experiences, challenges, and strategies people use to cope with unemployment. The study's findings are the basis of the interpretation and analysis of data collected through interviews with individuals who experienced the life of being unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This study investigated the influence of self-efficacy on the academic performance of the Grade 1... more This study investigated the influence of self-efficacy on the academic performance of the Grade 12 Senior High School students at the St. Paul College of Bocaue. The findings of the study concluded that the level of the self-efficacy of the respondents was high. Likewise, the findings suggested that the students are resilient and determined in the face of setbacks, feel assured that they will be able to learn the classroom discussion and excel on their assessment, and they tend to be more intrinsically motivated to learn new knowledge. Furthermore, the computed linear regression analysis results revealed that self-efficacy does not significantly affect the Senior High School students’ academic performance. This suggests that even if the students have a high level of self-efficacy it doesn’t influence their academic performance in class. However, it doesn’t mean that the school should not give importance to develop the students’ self-efficacy. Hence, it is suggested that the school s...
Study habits are at the core of a learner's academic success. It is an action like reading, t... more Study habits are at the core of a learner's academic success. It is an action like reading, taking notes, conducting study groups that students perform frequently, and regularly accomplishing the learning goals. It can be defined as effective or counterproductive based on whether it serves the students well. Thus, the study's primary purpose was to determine the relationship between study habits and the students' academic performance. The descriptive-correlation design was utilized to describe the respondents' profile regarding their study habits and academic performance. A total of one hundred twenty-six (126) Grade 11 senior high school learners participated in this study. Moreover, the main research instrument utilized in the study was the Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory. Its eight sub-scales are budgeting time, physical condition, reading ability, note-taking, learning motivation, memory, taking examinations, and health. The findings showed that the resp...
Students' academic performance embodies an essential part of the constellation of factors det... more Students' academic performance embodies an essential part of the constellation of factors determinant of student success. Also, it plays a very significant role in education, primarily as a concrete tool to assess the student's learning process. Psychologists and researchers have attempted to comprehend how students vary in processing, retaining, and retrieving learning information and have used various personality, attitudinal, cognitive styles, and ability measures. Thus, this study's primary purpose was to determine the students' study attitudes, study habits, and academic performance. Further, this examined the influence of study attitudes and study habits on their academic performance. The study respondents were the senior high school students in a Catholic School in Bulacan, Philippines. The Descriptive-correlation research method was utilized to describe the respondents' profile in terms of their study attitudes, study habits, and academic performance. A t...
This study aims to investigate the influence of personality traits on the academic achievement of... more This study aims to investigate the influence of personality traits on the academic achievement of the Senior High School at St. Paul College of Bocaue. This study used the descriptive-correlation research method that utilized a standardized instrument as a primary data gathering tool. The respondents of the study were the Grade 11 Senior High School students at St. Paul College of Bocaue. The result of the study showed that the “Big Five” personality traits of the students were at an extreme level. Likewise, the result suggests that the students are very creative, focused on tackling new challenges, pays attention to detail, likes to be the center of attention, likes to meet new people, feels empathy and concern for other people. Moreover, the students experience a lot of stress, worry about many different things and feel anxious about their environment. Furthermore, the null hypothesis was tested at the 0.05 alpha level of significance to determine the impact of personality on the ...
Poverty is a situation or circumstance in which an individual or society lacks the financial serv... more Poverty is a situation or circumstance in which an individual or society lacks the financial services and necessities for a minimum standard of life. Poverty implies that the income standard from work is so low that essential human requirements can't be fulfilled. Poverty-stricken individuals and families might go without adequate shelter, safe water, nutritious food, and medical care. This study aims to assess the factors that might contribute to the quality of life of the respondents. Thus, its' purpose was to describe the demographic profile of the residents of the partner community of St. Paul College of Bocaue. The respondents of the study were the community in a slum area in Bulacan, Philippines. The descriptive research method was utilized to describe the respondents' gender, age of parents, marital status, number and age of siblings, educational attainment, job classifications, employment status, religion and Catholic faith manifestation. A total of fifty-five (5...
International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the mental health and academic performance of s... more The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the mental health and academic performance of students all around the world. Hence, this evaluates the students' mental health in the context of the new normal of education utilizing the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), thus, it investigates the relationship of academic performance among the variables. Moreover, the results indicated that nearly half of the respondents suffered from moderate to extremely severe levels of depression, stress, and anxiety. Based on the statistical findings, there was no significant association between severe negative mental health conditions and the academic performance of the students. In conclusion, students who experience extreme negative mental health can nonetheless attain great academic accomplishment. Thus, students' mental health should constantly be addressed and assisted in coping with life's issues, especially during the current pandemic crisis.
International Engineering Journal For Research & Development, 2021
Parental involvement is one of the determinants of the academic success of the students. Thus, th... more Parental involvement is one of the determinants of the academic success of the students. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the living conditions of societies, specifically, the families. Further, this resulted in the implementation of the new normal of education: online learning modalities. Therefore, it challenges the students with their parents to be active in learning in-home while the isolation is relative to their success in their educational goals. Moreover, the study investigates the relationship between parental involvement and the academic performance of the 493 participants in private schools in the Philippines. The study's statistical analysis resulted in a significant relationship between parental involvement and students' academic performance. Thus, the following conclusions were derived: The parents were still in the process of developing their involvement in school, specifically, in this challenging time. Also, the level of academic performance showed that the mean score of the respondents' academic performance was very satisfactory. This revealed that the students performed well in class during online learning modalities.
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