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A critical review of UPV-based Coastal Resource Management (CRM) studies
Agris, Charmaine Joy F. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-08)
This undergraduate research project is a critical review of UPV-Based Coastal Resource Management (CRM) studies from four significantly diversesources covering a total of fifty two (52) CRM studies.This research aims to identify and to critically analyze the collection of undergraduate projects of Political Science and Economics students of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, select articles from Danyag: Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences articles, unpublished studies deposited in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE) and the December 2006 Culture and Resource Management issue of Palayag of the Center for West Visayan Studies. The studies were distributed into different categories and subcategories to ensure that they are divided into mutually exclusive and independent groups and so as to avoid overlapping of data. Employing the system of categorization, this critical review analyzes the range of themes and topics tackled in the studies and is intended to determine the development of research methodology, theoretical and conceptual framework, and findings of the studies included in all the categories. The four major categories are: (a) Studies on Decentralized Management, (b) Studies on Natural Resource Governance, (c) Social Dynamics in Coastal Resource Management, and (d) Human Dimensions in Coastal Resource Management. The extensive listings of coastal resource management studies revealed that country’s CRM practices are rooted on participation, collaboration and is geared towards sustainability. A holistic coastal resource management practice should be modeled on the synthesis drawnfrom the knowledge, skills and past experiences from both governmental and local efforts to the management of coastal resources.
A short-run estimate of electricity consumption among selected barangays in the town proper of Oton
Apuang, Anna Mae L.; Lobrin, Raphael C. (Division of Social Sicences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)
The electricity demand estimation was conducted in the municipality of Oton, Iloilo Province; specifically between 2 town proper barangays and among 125 out of 1246 households it also describes the socio-economic profile of the respondents. The econometric model’s dependent variable was the households’ electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours, while the independent variables used in the study were marginal price of electricity, household size, monthly household expenditures, average price of LPG, and dummy variables for major appliances, namely: refrigerator, air conditioner, TV, and fan. The modified double-log form was chosen to correct for non-normality. The resulting R-square was .631. The price and income coefficient is inelastic, as expected of a necessity, although the sign of the former is unexpectedly positive. Thus, consumption increases along with improvements in the appliance stock. Appliances, like air conditioners and refrigerators, are expectedly among the most influential variables. Income is inelastic, showing that electricity is a normal good. The consumption of liquid petroleum gas has no significant impact on electricity consumption since LPG serves to fulfill the minimum requirement of heating fuel. The household size and fuel variable are significant, yet at a lesser degree. The non-significant variables are the TV and fan appliance variable.
A survey on the educational qualifications of AM radio broadcasters in Iloilo City
Armada, Cornelio Jude C.; Braquis, Kristian Peace Alegria (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2009-11)
This study "A Survey on the Educational Qualifications of AM Radio Broadcaster in Iloilo" aims to (1) identify the educational qualifications of AM Radio Broadcasters in Iloilo City; (2) determine the number AM Radio Broadcasters in Iloilo City earned a degree in Mass Communications/Broadcasting and other communication-related courses; (3) and identify the qualifications considered by AM Radio Stations in hiring broadcast practitioners. According to the data gathered by the researchers, almost all of the respondents have a high educational attainment. It showed that out of 42 respondents, 39 are graduates of a 4-year course. Only one practitioner is Undergraduate while the other two are graduates of a 2-year course. Five graduates of communication-related courses were also able to have a post-graduate study. The results of the study show that there are only 24 graduates of Mass Communication, Broadcast Communication and other communication-related courses working in the industry. Meanwhile, almost all of the AM radio station managers ranked a graduate of a 4-year course as the most considered qualification in hiring broadcast practitioners. Other qualifications considered are communication and writing skills, mental/intellectual capacity/ analytical, work ethics/attitude/character, talent and abilities, voice quality/diction, civil service eligibility, and experience.
An assessment of LGU-NGO-PO partnership in establishment of the Kalibo save the mangrove (Kasama) project in barangay
Atienza, Aprille Danily C.; Quioyo, Chloe F. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2012-03)
Fifteen (15) KASAMA members of the original beneficiaries of the Kalibo Save the Mangrove Project were interviewed for this study. The existence of poverty as a result of environmental degradation pushed the three main stakeholders, namely, the LGU of Kalibo, the USWAG Development Foundation, Inc., and the KASAMA Association to reforest 10 hectares of mangrove in the 1990s. The study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the project through livelihood development, people’s participation, and sustainable development. It also seeks to describe the factors that led to the partnership as well as the different issues and concerns of the stakeholders in managing the project. A survey and key informant interviews were conducted to gather the necessary data. Results show that there was no genuine organizing involved in the project implementation. Respondents and informants share their insights on project implementation and recommendations for its improvement
An assessment of the fishery ordinances of the different coastal municipalities in the Province of Iloilo, 1992-1998
Almero, Flora B.; Gerona, Ma. Leda G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1999-12)
This research project is an assessment of the fishery ordinances of the different coastal municipalities in the Province of Iloilo. The study covers the fourteen (14) coastal municipalities of the Province namely; the Municipality of Anilao, Banate, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Batad, Carles, Concepcion, Dumangas, Estancia, Miag- ao, Oton, San Dionisio, San Joaquin and Tigbauan. The primary data were taken from the various municipal fishery ordinances of the different coastal municipalities under study, and the national fishery policies (RA 7160, PD 704, RA 8550). The researchers also employed field interviews with selected fisherfolk leaders as a source of first hand information concerning the recent situation of the fishery industry in their respective municipalities. It was found that: (1) the fishery industry in the Province of Iloilo is facing problems on overexploitation, overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction; (2) the primary concern of the over-all policy mosaic for the fishery industry is the rehabilitation and protection of the coastal environment, the limitation of access to fishery resources comes as the secondary concern, while the protection of the rights of municipal fisherfolk appears in a very limited number of promulgations only; (3) generally the provisions in the over-all policy mosaic is consistent and complimentary, both vis-a-vis the national fishery policies and within their respective municipal fishery ordinances where the provisions belongs. Assessing the municipal fishery ordinances of the different coastal municipalities in the Province of Iloilo, it was found that the goal of the over-all policy mosaic is the promotion of sustainable development for the fishery industry so as to achieve food security in terms of fish.
Ang pangayaw sa dutang ginsaad: A study of Ilonggo migration and settlement in Tacurong, Cotabato, 1951-1960's
Bernardo, Arellano M., III (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2006-03)
“Ang Pagpangayaw sa Dutang Ginsaad: A Study of Migration and Settlement of Ilonggos in Tacurong, Cotabato (1951-1960’s)” discusses about the migration of the Ilonggos to Mindanao, particularly in a predominant Christian City of Tacurong. In the 1950’s all the way towards 1970’s, there was a massive migration of Ilonggos going to Mindanao. Most of them were attracted due to the flow of information coming from “The Land of Promise” in which they believed that they can avail any jobs and lands in an untapped island. This changed the social, economic, political and demographic profile of Mindanao and marked events that would shape the Philippine history. Triggered by social unrest, overcrowding problems, protectionist policies, economic interests and assimilation by the American colonial government, land settlements were opened to the Christian settlers of Luzon and the Visayas. It therefore, initiated government-sponsored programs of resettlement in Mindanao. However, that proved to be unattractive to early prospectors. Efforts were improved later by the Commonwealth era where a good number of Ilonggos went there first. The old city and province were already experiencing deterioration after the sugar industry shifted to Negros Occidental and slow recovery after World War II due to endless politics, peace and order situation and unemployment. These pushed the Ilonggos to move south as they were attracted to the propaganda of the new Philippine government to develop and people Mindanao. Majority of the Christian migrants were not involved in the government- sponsored programs but because of the government propaganda of the “Land of Promise” and free and continuous flow of information that came from early Christian settlers in Mindanao, it became attractive to the peoples of Luzon and Visayas and therefore massive migration occurred in the 50’s all the way through the seventies. Along with their migration was their settlement in which they established their new lives, therefore adjusting themselves with the new environment yet culture was brought out from the heartland and was mixed with other cultures, creating a unique cosmopolitan way of life for most of the Mindanao towns and cities. For every Ilonggo pangayaw, one was seeking satisfaction from the efforts they made by coming down south. It was relative yet most of them stated that their lives improved in Mindanao.
Anti-angiogenic properties of Cymbopogon citratus and Moringa oleifera using the Chorioallantoic membrane vascular assay
Aldeguer, Justine Joy A.; Cañonero, Katrina Anne M.; Cortum, Lyzandra S.; España, Reina Marian E.; Hidrosollo, Manolo Angelo S.; Jaboneta, Abigail Louice D.; Peralta, Karla Danielle T.; Tiosayco, Angeline Veil C. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2012-03)
In the Philippines, the use of complementary and alternative medicine, such as plants, is beginning to become very common due to the rapidly increasing incidence of cancer in the country. Due to this increase, there have been claims that the most common plants have anticancer properties. These include lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and malunggay (Moringa oleifera). However, there had been scanty literature to prove these claims. The aim of this study is to screen the crude methanol extracts of C. citratus and M. oleifera leaves for anti-angiogenic property using Chorioallantoic Membrane Vascular Assay (CAMVA). Non-lethal concentrations of the plant extracts were embedded into filter paper disks and inserted into the chorioallantoic membrane of the ten-day-old duck embryos. A negative control group of duck eggs were left unopened. After 48 hours of incubation, the number of blood vessels in the chorioallantoic membrane of the duck embryos was manually counted using a dissected microscope. Results showed that extracts of M. oleifera and C. citratus were able to inhibit blood vessel growth in the chorioallantoic membrane of duck embryo. Between the two plants, crude methanol extracts of M. oleifera (12.10+ 0.836) showed a lesser number of developed blood vessels than the crude methanol extracts of C. citratus (14.50+0.637). The anti-angiogenetic properties of these plant extracts could be attributed to the presence of phytochemicals such as citral, quercetin, kaempferol, and niazimicin which have been proven to have anti-cancer properties. In conclusion, M. oleifera and C. citratus have anti-angiogenic properties, hence they are potential sources of natural treatment for tumor.
Artisanal fishers: Knowledge on disaster risk, psychological preparedness, and psychosocial factors of resiliency
Balan, Anna Gabriell D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-05)
This study examined the knowledge on disaster risk, psychological preparedness for disaster threat and psychosocial factors of resiliency among artisanal fishers after typhoon Yolanda. Eighty-eight artisanal fishers participated in eight focus group discussions (FGDs) with 8-15 members each. They were administered a Hiligaynon-translated subscale of the Psychological Preparedness for Disaster Threat Scale or PPDTS (Zulch, Morrissey, Reser & Creed, 2012) and were asked questions guided by the developed Knowledge on Disaster Risk interview schedule and Psychosocial Factors of Resiliency interview schedule. Results showed that participants became more knowledgeable on disaster risk after typhoon Yolanda. Their knowledge is influenced by internal and external factors. They also displayed a high psychological preparedness for disaster threat. Psychosocial factors of resiliency that worked best for the participants are being resourceful and initiating a self-help strategy, assuming family- responsibility, faith in God, and material support coming from the different institutions.
Attachment to parents, psychological well-being, and life aspirations of children in selected coastal communities
Araneta, Czarinnah G.; Suyo, Jee Grace B. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), 2005-03)
This study examined the level of attachment to parents and psychological well-being of the children and likewise the life aspirations of these children in selected coastal communities. Twenty-one males (21) and thirty-one (31) females with 12-16 years of age participated in this study. Two scales were used to rate the attachment to parents and psychological well-being of the respondents and an interview guide to know the life aspirations of the children. It was found out that the children of coastal communities generally have a positive psychological well-being and a high level of attachment to parents. The participants expressed their top three goals in life - finishing studies, life prosperity and service to God. They wanted to find high paying professional jobs and help in the income of their family. They also wished to live prosperously in a clean and peaceful community.
Collaboration in Altavas, Aklan during the Japanese occupation: The case of Dr. Roque R. Mayor
Arboleda, Leah S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2002-03)
This is the study of Dr. Roque Mayor's role during the Japanese Occupation of Altavas, Aklan, what are the causes of their collaboration and their contributions in Altavas' local history. This study described the nature of collaboration, identified the factors that caused the Mayors to collaborate with the Japanese authorities during their occupation of the town and analyzed the significance of Dr. Roque Mayor's collaboration. Dr. Roque Mayor collaborated with the Japanese to minimize the sufferings of the civilians of Altavas. He showed cooperation with the Japanese and on the other hand, he gave vital information relative to the activities of the Japanese. To ensure his safety and the civilians, he requested the guerrillas not to raid the town. With his collaboration, no further killings had occurred in their ten-month occupation of the town.
Colors of athletic uniforms: how they can affect the athletes' aggression, motivation, and ideal performance state
Alingasa, Aniceta Patricia T.; Dayot, Eva Marie S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-03)
This study was conducted to determine how colors of athletic uniforms can affect the athlete’s aggression, motivation and Ideal Performance State. Sixteen (16) members of West Visayas State University’s basketball varsity team were the participants of this study. A series of experiments and a set of scales were made for the participants to answer in order to gather necessary data in analyzing their responses. The results of the study showed that athletes have different emotional responses to colors, and that the colors highest in emotional response for the cool and warm domain were blue and orange respectively. There is no significant effect between color of athletic uniform and motivation, as well as aggression. It is found that the color blue fosters a more well- developed Ideal Performance State than the color orange
Concept of friendship and social network of children in Dao Elementary Central School, Capiz
Apolinario, Charmaine Joy B.; Tuto, Angeles Jill D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)
Apolinario, Charmaine Joy B. and Tuto, Agnes Jill D. (March, 2004). Concept of Friendship and Social Network of Children in Dao Elementary Central School, Capiz. A research project submitted to the Division of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao Iloilo. This is a descriptive study of children’s concept of friendship and their social network. This sought to know the concept of children about friendship and how they form their social network. Likewise, it also examined the kind of relationship among children. A total of sixty (60) participants were randomly chosen in the study. Out of the total participants, 29 were males and 31 females. The participants were obtained from Dao Central School Capiz using fishbowl method of simple random sampling. In gathering data, an open-ended questionnaire, Furman Friendship questionnaire and the Kite Network were used. Percentage, frequency distribution and average mean were used as tools of analysis. Friendship of children is determined on the basis of the good attitude that friends have to each other. The importance of gender and age were emphasized in viewing friendship and in forming children’s social networks. School serves as a venue to where children find their friends, children also gain friends through texting. In children’s social network, children were closely interconnected to same age and gender friends.
Coping mechanisms of family members with autistic children
Abello, Mildren M.; Panes, Fritzie M. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2002-04)
This study aims to uncover the coping mechanisms of family members with autistic children. All five families are from Iloilo City. The study also sought to find out if and how the autistic child affects family cohesiveness. Ways of Coping Scale adopted from Folkman and Lazarus was utilized to determine the specific coping mechanism each family member is using. In-depth interview with the respondents was also conducted to come-up with a more detailed description of coping mechanism. The findings of the study show that the most mothers, sisters and the father predominantly use seeking meaning, an emotion-focused coping which is an attempt to discover new faith or what is important in life. On the other hand each brother uses different coping mechanisms in dealing with having an autistic member in the family. Results also show that having an autistic child makes the family more cohesive.
Cost analysis of coral gardening in Bato Bukay MPA, Guimbal, Iloilo
Acob, Philina Riva L.; Rojas, Jan Katherine C. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-06)
This study analyzes the costs of coral gardening in Bato Bukay MPA in Guimbal. Iloilo. Cognizant of the degradation of their coastal areas and fisheries, the community of Bgy Nalundan, where the marine protected area is located, sought to find solution through marine conservation and coral gardening. Being the habitat and breeding grounds of fishes, coral reefs are one of the most important natural resources that people must protect. Hence, several projects were implemented to propagate the establishment of Marine Protected Areas such as the deployment of artificial reefs and coral gardening activities. Costs of coral gardening in the site were estimated using key informant interviews with individuals who were involved with or who were knowledgeable on the establishment and maintenance of the project, and from secondary sources, thereby enabling the computation of the total costs. A survey of randomly selected participants that included Contingent Valuation Method was conducted in barangays Nalundan, Calampitao and Cabubugan, to determine the socio-economic profile and estimate the local community support through their willingness-to-pay and willingness to support in kind. Proportional sampling formula, adjusted to small population was used to determine the number of these participants across the barangays. The total cost for coral gardening on its first year was estimated as Php 336.684 combining all the fixed, variable and opportunity costs incurred. Out of the total costs, 40% amounted as fixed costs, while 33% were variable costs, and 27% constituted opportunity costs. More people were willing to pay in-kind by volunteering than to pay in monetary terms for the project’s fund for sustainability.
Decision-making, motivation and life aspirations of the potential Tagasalo
Artuz, Raje Paul F.; Revesencio, Nina I. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2009-03)
The study sought to identify, determine and describe the distinct Decision-Making orientations of the potential Tagasalo, the Motivation that influences their dispositions, and their Life Aspirations. Twenty four (24) participants aged 18-22 years old who belonged to the College of Arts and Sciences were purposively selected from the dormitories of the University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao campus, Iloilo. Questionnaires were given to the participants in order to study the variables under investigation. Interviews were also conducted to yield more relevant information that the questionnaire cannot cover. Results show that potential Tagasalos have relied most of their decisions on their families’ current economic state. Also, personal decisions were still anchored on family followed by their will and choice respectively. More so, most of the participants were intrinsically motivated and affected by family roles and values, which in turn influence their life aspirations. Findings show that indeed, aspirations of potential Tagasalos were intrinsic in nature and viewed to be more attainable compared to that of extrinsic aspirations
Desensitizing effects of violent media on bullying
Anasis, Anna Marie C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences , University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-04)
The study examined the links between repeated exposure to violent media stimuli and desensitization to violence as a predictor variable and bullying tendency as outcome variables. Participants in two different conditions were made to watch a different set of video clips for three nonconsecutive days. Experimental groups were made to watch violent video clips, and for control group, nonviolent video clips. Following the clip, participants for both group completed a Positive and Negative Affect Schedule to measure desensitization and Tendency to Bully Scale to measure the tendency of the participants to bully. One-way analysis of variance and test of means were used to determine whether there are significant differences between sessions and between groups. The result showed significant results across variables except for the positive affect on the last session. Repeated exposure to violent video clips was found to increase experimental participants positive affect, decrease negative affect and increase the tendency to bully. Speculations were drawn from these results.
Drivers' helping behavior towards pedestrians: The role of awareness, responsibility, and personal norms
Alvero, Twinkle B.; Matondo, Jirah P. (Division of BSocial Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-05)
The effects of individual's norms, consequences and responsibilities on helping behavior were tested using the Norm Activation Theory. A 2x2x2 within—subjects design utilizing the scenario based approach developed by Naumann (2004) was participated by twenty-five (n=25) company drivers, and the scores obtained were measured using Helping Attitude Scale (Nickell, 1998). Interviews were conducted to further understand and explain key information about participants. Results showed that positive personal norms and higher recognition of responsibility affected helping behavior but not awareness of consequences. However, no interaction effect was observed. Therefore, the study lends partial support to the theory. Implication points that companies and LTO must incorporate and promote personal norm enhancement and recognition of responsibility within their team building programs and trainings.
Examining the lived experiences of food peddlers in Iloilo City in the time of COVID-19
Apsay, Pia Anne Marie S.; Santillanosa, Arjiya M. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2022-07)
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the social, political, and economic conditions of the Filipinos. For food peddlers in Iloilo City, whose businesses thrive in densely populated areas, the onset and continuation of the pandemic negatively affected their livelihood due to the restrictions and lockdowns. To better understand the situation of food peddlers in Iloilo City, this paper documents the lived experiences of food peddlers during the pandemic. The study utilized Key Informant Interviews to gather the following data: occupational changes in relation to the city’s quarantine status, daily sustenance, and provision of pertinent support from government and non-government organizations which were further analyzed using Colaizzi’s Seven Step Descriptive Phenomenological Approach. The study showed that the food peddlers in Iloilo City have similar challenges and coping strategies during COVID-19. Food peddlers face decreasing income resulting to the difficulty in sustaining their livelihood and providing for the various needs of the family, health risks, and insufficiency of support from government. They then resort to pangutang (borrowing) and taking on sideline jobs to cope with the challenges. The study concludes that many of the food peddler’s struggles are caused by their monetary problems which were worsened by the pandemic. A sustainable livelihood program is thus recommended to alleviate the lives of the food peddlers to sustain their needs with or without crisis.
Exploring the impact of land grabbing on the changes in the livelihood and patterns of living of the local farmers in Abilay Norte, Oton, Iloilo
Abordo, Irish Ain P.; Davis, Patricia P. (Division of Social Sciences, Colleg of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2024-06)
Over many decades, land-grabbing activities have escalated in different parts of the world, including the Philippines, largely affecting the livelihood and the patterns of living of the farmers who were often the victims. Previous studies have demonstrated the negative consequences of land grabbing on the lives of the farmers, mostly in African regions, and framed it as a highly apparent and coercive phenomenon, focusing on the experiences of the farmers during their struggle. The studies did not focus on the plights of the fanners after they sold their lands, emphasizing the changes in the livelihood and patterns of living that occurred. The study employed qualitative descriptive design in investigating the experiences of the participants to describe the experiences of the participants. The data were primarily gathered through key informant interviews of the participants, which were then analyzed thematically to gain a deeper understanding of (1) their reasons for selling the land; (2) the changes they experienced; and (3) the coping strategies they employed. The findings of this study largely attributed land grabbing as a major force in influencing changes in the livelihood and patterns of living among the farmers in Abilay Norte, Oton, Iloilo. It demonstrates that the large-scale acquisition of land has significantly transformed the different aspects of the participants’ lives. Hence, this study recommends a more extensive and deeper exploration of the implications of land grabbing in the local arena, directing it beyond the current focus to involving socio-cultural and socio-political factors as well as the other victims of land grabbing such as the fisherfolks and the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines.
Fidelity of the film adaptation of the novel "The Hunger Games"
Abad, Tristan Bill P.; Agapito, Art John I. (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2013-04)
Film adaptation is a trend in mass media today. Books, comics, and stage plays have been adapted to film. However, some people complain about the film adaptation and issues about fidelity were being raised. This undergraduate thesis is a critical analysis of a book and its film adaptation. It answers the question, what is the fidelity of the film adaptation of the novel “The Hunger Games”. This thesis looks into the elements of both the book and film and the relationship that these media have in the process of adaptation. Elements of the book were determined and analyzed if they were carried over in the film adaptation. The reasons for dropping and adding some elements in the film adaptation were then discussed. This study uses descriptive research design. It was found out that the film adaptation of the novel “The Hunger Games” falls under the category of a close adaptation. There were dropped and added elements involved in the process of adaptation, but these did not create major changes that affected the overall flow of the film’s narrative. This study was able to draw the following conclusions. The novel Hunger Games was a typical example of a dystopian novel. The film medium had distinct characteristics that affected the novel in the process of adaptation. Characters, settings and plot had all undergone both dropping and addition of elements. Both medium were involved in the process of adaptation. The film adaptation presented a ‘close’ type of adaptation.