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    Ideal body images of male gym goers in Iloilo City
    Avelino, Christine Marie F.; Zaspa, Mariz Gleah Faith Z. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2019-06)
    In this current time, wherein body appearance is given much importance, it seems that women are not the only one concerned about their physical appearance. There is now an increasing trend of men becoming concerned about their body appearance. This study focused on describing how male gym-goers understand their ideal body images, the influences that shape their ideal body images, and experiences in achieving their ideal body. The researchers have conducted in-depth interviews with free response interview guide questions for five male gym goers in Iloilo City. All the data collected are analyzed using the theory of Hegemonic Masculinity. The results showed that the participants’ concept of the ideal body is a body image that people want to achieve. It also showed that society, media, and family had little or no influence meanwhile friends have the greatest influence in the construction of the ideal body. The study also revealed that aside from going to the gym they have done other things in order to achieve then- ideal bodies such as dieting, taking supplements, doing other forms of exercises, changing their sleeping patterns, and researching on what will help them achieve then- ideal body. In the analysis of the themes, it was found out that three out of four tenets of hegemonic masculinity were present in the construction of ideal body images of the participants. The three tenets are (1) refusal of anything feminine, which includes feminine traits like vulnerability (2) the continuous aim for fame, success and social status (3) being independent, confident, tough and strong.
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    Descriptive study on the impact of maternal migration on the well-being of children left-behind
    Arcete, Cheryl P.; Callado, Christine Mari B. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-05)
    This study is quantitative in nature which sought to describe the nature of the relationship of migrant mothers and students who are children left-behind; to describe the well-being of students in terms of their academic performance, social well-being and family relationships; and to identify problems encountered by students related to having migrant mothers. Family systems theory was used as the framework in this study, to better understand and explain the impact of maternal migration on the well-being of children left-behind. Thirty (30) students of the UPV CAS were chosen as respondents, through snowball sampling method, to participate in the face-to-face survey. Respondents were given survey questionnaires that comprised questions pertaining to: (1) respondent’s profile, (2) migrant mother’s profile, (3) relationship with migrant mother, (4) well-being (problems, added responsibilities, relationship with other family members) and (5) their risk-taking behaviors. The data was analyzed through the use of Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). Results showed that there is a significant relationship between academic performance and sex of the respondents, as well as the length of stay of migrant mothers. Furthermore, children-left behind experience difficulties which vary depending on their birth order. Thus, maternal migration affects the well-being of children left- behind, however, are able to maintain and improve their academic performance. Additionally, their mother’s absence make them vulnerable to risky behaviors, as well as encounter financial and academic problems. Maternal migration lead children-left behind to cater unfulfilled roles and take part in major decisions in family matters.