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Item Ethnic identity and self-esteem of Aetas in Cati-Cati community in Jordan, GuimarasCamit, Kristina L.; Javil, Jona G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)This study aimed to know the socio-demographic characteristics, ethnic identity, and self- esteem of Aetas in Cati - Cati community in Jordan, Guimaras. The study hypothesized that 1) Aetas have negative ethnic identity, 2) Aetas have high self-esteem, and 3) there is a direct relationship between the ethnic identity and self-esteem of the Aetas. Seventeen (17) males and forty-three (43) females were conveniently selected to participate in the study. They were the permanent residents of Sitio Cati - Cati in Barangay San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras with ages ranging from sixteen (16) and above. Socio-demographic Questionnaire, Luhtanen and Crocker Ethnic Identity Scale, and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale were the instruments utilized in conducting the in-depth individual interviews. The data were analyzed and interpreted using the frequency, summation, and mean. Pearson r was used in computing for the correlation between the two variables. Results revealed that most of the respondents were female pure Aetas with ages varying twenty-five (25) to forty-five (45) years. Generally, Aetas scored high both in ethnic identity (79.57) and self-esteem (26.35) measures. This signified that education has refined the lifestyles of Aetas and has raised their perspectives towards themselves and their ethnic group. Despite achieving the social acceptance within the mainstream society, still some of the Aetas feel inevitably discriminated. Basically, because they are stereotyped to be similar with the mendicant Aetas found on the city streets. Therefore, the study concluded that majority of the Aetas have positive ethnic identity and high self-esteem. The Pearson r computations (r=0.262) implied that there exists a direct relationship between the ethnic identity and self-esteem of the Aetas in Cati - Cati community in Jordan, Guimaras.Item One-sided feelings: The relationship between some socioemotional factors and parasocial relationship in emerging adultsCanabal, Gellyn D.; Galindez, Sarah Francine G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2023-07)The present study examined the relationships between the engagement in parasocial relationships and some socio-emotional factors, including attachment anxiety, need to belong, loneliness, and close relationship satisfaction in emerging adults. A descriptive correlational design with two comparison groups was employed. There were forty respondents (N=40) who were assigned to one of the two groups: with PSR (WPSR; n=20) and with no PSR (WNPSR; n=20). The data were gathered online through Google Forms. The results were analyzed using Spearman’s Rank correlational statistics. The study found that there were no significant correlations between the four (4) socio-emotional factors and parasocial relationships. The findings did not support the expected relationships between the said variables. The study suggests a need to clarify the relationships by investigating the causality of socio-emotional factors to parasocial relationships.Item The effects of the Gawad Kalinga Resettlement program to the general self-efficacy, task orientation and functional social contacts of the schooled adolescents in Gawad Kalinga Villages in Iloilo CityCaminos, Ann Marie P.; Deveza, Ma. Catalina G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2010-03)There had been a lot of studies conducted about the Gawad Kalinga (GK) adult residents. This descriptive study will venture on the schooled adolescents (13-19 yrs. old) in the two (2) GK sites, the Sooc, Manduriao Village and the Buntatala, Jaro Village, specifically about their General Self-Efficacy(GSE), Task-orientation and Functional Social Contacts (FSC). General Self-efficacy Test by Schwarzer (2009) and FGD questionnaires are the materials used in this study. There were 47 schooled adolescents. Each GK site was divided into 2 groups (highest and lowest GSE) with 5 participants for each FGD session. It is found that GK program helped the respondents in terms of their adaptation in their new environment. However, the program does not affect their task-orientation because it is mainly influenced by their families. The program does not also serve as a direct functional social contact because of the type of social network they seek in times of problem.Item The wives or retired army personnel in Barangay Igtuba, Miagao, Iloilo: A preliminary study on gender relationsCamarista, Ruby Mae C.; Trias, Dawn Jessa T. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2012-04)There are twenty-seven (27) wives of retired army personnel who lives at Barangay Igtuba, Miagao, Iloilo and twenty-six (26) were surveyed for this study. The research participants are not original residents of the barangay. Their family transferred because it is the privilege of army personnel to live inside Camp Monteclaro. The research participants are within the age range of 35 to 65 years old. Interview schedule, focus group discussion and key informant interview were used to gather data necessary for the study. It was found out that Philippine patriarchal system has minimal effect on gender relations in the lives of the wives of retired army personnel. There are household matters that are being decided by the wives such as household expenditure and disciplining their children. There is a higher number of wives who have access over available resources in the household and community compared to their husbands. The research participants shared information and experiences concerning gender relations in their households and rated their level of contentment in their children’s education, health, family income, and life as a whole.Item The impact of government interventions during COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture: the case of supply chain resiliency of organic farming in Iloilo ProvinceCamisora, James B.; Garino, Winston L. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2024-07)The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global food systems and prompted a focus on resilient supply chains. Organic agriculture, with its emphasis on local production and sustainable practices, offers an alternative model that might be less susceptible to disruptions. However, the pandemic also presented unique challenges for organic farmers and their supply chains. This study investigated the impact of government interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic on the resilience of the organic agriculture supply chain in Iloilo Province. The research employed an exploratory research design and utilized qualitative methods for data collection and analysis. It mapped out policies related to organic agriculture and its supply chain through data from interview with smallholder farmers and personnels from Department of Agriculture Regional Office 6 and various Municipal Agriculture Offices. The findings revealed that the Department of Agriculture (DA) and local governments provide support programs for smallholder organic farmers. The DA Regional Office focuses on broader regional program implementation, while local governments provide more direct support based on local needs. Farmer organizations play a crucial role in linking farmers to government support programs and in providing a marketing network for smallholder farmers. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerability of the existing organic vegetable supply chain, but both government and farmers adapted their interventions and strategies. After the pandemic, the government shifted its support towards PGS certification and local governments took a larger role in providing marketing support and promotion.Item The politics of water conflict: Conflict resolution mechanisms of Barangay water and sanitation associations (BWSAs) in Santa Barbara, IloiloCalves, John Mark C.; Labastida, Sean Clark Luinor A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2017-06)In an era of scarcity and volatile seasonality, water conflict is a pressing challenge. Among numerous Barangay Water and Sanitation Associations (BWSAs), which are unregulated community-based organizations providing domestic water, conflict resolution mechanisms are key components of how they govern. This research describes the water conflicts experienced, the conflict resolution and proactive mechanisms used in four rural communities. It explores the relationship of water system level with the types of conflicts and conflict management, and members’ attributes and their tendency to complain. It also probes the conflict resolution’s effect on member dynamics, BWSA rules and prevention of future conflicts. Four- BWSAs, two each for Levels I and III water system, were purposively selected in Santa Barbara, Iloilo. Three methods were used: organizational document analysis, key informant interviews with barangay captains and focus-group discussions with 9- 10 members, in which male-female ratio is equal in most cases. The results show that water conflicts are more evident in Level III than in Level I water system, with water scarcity as a common problem. Conflicts are settled informally (e.g. community dialogues) in Level I while formally (e.g. barangay assembly, council sessions) in Level III. Overall, the respondents reported satisfaction on the effects of conflict management.Item An analysis of the exchange process within selected Iloilo City-based Chinese organizations and their external relations with the local government unit of Iloilo City (1992-present)Calubayan, Exzie G.; Distura, Irene Bianca B. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2005-03)This study examines the exchange process within selected Iloilo City-based Chinese organizations and their external relations with the local government of Iloilo City from 1992- present. Their bargaining and lobbying strategies with the Local Government of Iloilo City were identified from 1992 to the present and were compared from that of John Omohundro’s study in 1971-1973 of the Chinese merchant families in Iloilo. Exchange theory was used to analyze and understand the relationship between the two parties. The study had five guiding objectives. Five selected Iloilo City-based Chinese organizations, the executive and legislative members of the Iloilo City Local Government including the PNP Police Chief composed the subjects of the study. In-depth interview and archival research were conducted to gather necessary information to answer the objectives of the study. The results of the study revealed that across time the Chinese organizations in Iloilo City has adopted various means and strategies to pursue and protect their interests depending on the level of pressures and threats coming from within the community and from the external environment. There have been apparent manifestations that their strategies have been effective in bringing about legal measures to protect them, especially their business and defense interests.Item Pag-aalaga ng taga-alaga: lived experiences of care among live-in internal migrant domestic workersCalubag, Francis Dane B.; Subong, Diana Jan D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2024-06)Internal migration among domestic workers have become increasingly common among the Filipino population. Understanding their lived experiences allows for a richer understanding of how they navigate their roles in providing care for both their charge(s) and their own spatially-distant children. This study aimed to contribute to the existing literature by utilizing a hermeneutic phenomenological lens to explore the lived experiences of care among Filipino yayas. Data were gathered from six respondents using semi-structured interviews. A significant finding revealed that the yayas’ experience of care are intertwined with maintaining relationships with key individuals in their care work. These include their charge(s), the charge(s)’ parents, their children, and their children’s guardians. Trust is crucial in sustaining these relationships and creating a nurturing environment for care recipients. Being employed as caregivers towards children not their own. the yayas provided professional childcare. They employ strategic approaches in professional care such as establishing strong emotional bonds, spending quality time one-on-one, and using negotiation tactics to gain the charges’ trust. For their own children, they fostered independence and maintained constant communication despite physical separation. Care experiences highlighted the intricacies of paid domestic work, transcending commodification narratives through emotional attachments formed with the charge(s) that they care for. The study also sheds light on the complexities of care work and advocates for better employment policies that support internal migrant domestic workers. Specifically, this can lead to more targeted interventions to address the unique challenges the Yayas' face in their caregiving roles.Item Factors that promote or impede community participation in implementing KALAHI-CIDSS in selected communities of Sibunag, GuimarasCalsado, Darlene Joy D.; Rapiz, Peter Glenn A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2013-04)This study seeks to present the context of KALAHI-CIDSS in Sibunag, Guimaras; identify and describe the different venues for community participation; and, identify and analyze the factors that promote or impede community participation. The study utilizes various methods such as survey, Focus Group Discussion, Key Informant Interviews and review of secondary data. The survey involves one hundred eighty six (186) respondents (community members) ages 20-60 of Barangay Ayangan and Barangay Maabay of the Municipality of Sibunag, Guimaras who were selected through convenience sampling. Results show that the community participated in all activities of the Community Empowerment Activity Cycle of the KALAHI-CIDSS Project. The communities’ experience also show that the social forces are the strongest factors that promote and impede community participation. Insights and recommendations for the improvement of community participation in the on-going implementation of the KALAHI-CIDSS Project in the two barangays are also presented.Item Prospects for peace among the fraternities in the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao CampusCalimoso, Lyndon F. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2006-03)Peace is not just the absence of war but it also has to be the presence of harmony between the elements. Aside from the fact that there have been isolated cases of inter-fraternity trouble, there does not exist any system that promotes peaceful coexistence to hinder any future conflict. Unknown to many, the experiences of nations is a comprehensive basis that could be an effective perspective in understanding the dynamics of Inter-Fraternity Relations and in formulating objective resolutions to the problems. The study was directed by three Objectives. First, it sought to identify the areas and factors that have, or have the potential to, cause tension in the relations of the fraternities. Secondly, the study sought to identify the factors that have, or have the potential to, promote peace in the relations of the fraternities. Third and last, the study looked into the question of what International Relations (I.R.) concepts may be applied to the interactions of the fraternities to lessen or prevent tension. Two Research Instruments were used in the collection of data. Key Informant Interviews (KII) and the Survey Questionnaires. In line with the research sub-problems, the results of the data-collection may be categorized into three main groupings. First, as with regards to the causes of tension in inter-fraternity relations, is that factors in the individual/pcrsonal level, factors in the level of the individual fraternities, and factors in the dynamics of the entire fraternity community all have the tendency to be sources of tension in inter-fraternity relations. Secondly, as for the factors that lessen or prevent tension in inter fraternity relations, data of the research shows that interactions of the members of the different fraternities in the dormitories or in other organizations and the role of the School Administration are the most prominent factors that lessen or prevent tension in inter-fraternity relations. As for the Causes of conflict, the analysis of the results show that there are still many aspects in Inter-Fraternity Relations that need to be carefully assessed and addressed. As for the Factors that Promote Peace, an analysis of the results from both methods show that the respondents believed that factors that involve greater interaction among the fraternities and the role of the School Administration were significant factors that will promote peace. Lastly, the analysis of the perception of the respondents on the use of IR concepts showed that an overwhelming majority of the respondents believed that maintaining positive relationship is an essential component of a harmonious fraternity community; that the Idealist practices of addressing the root of the problem before escalation and concept of Inter-fraternity council could lessen or prevent tension in Inter-Fraternity Relations; and that the Realist practices of the alliances between fraternities and deterrence will not be helpful in promoting peace but, rather, will only be sources of tension among the fraternities. In light of the results of this study, the following actions or policy Recommendations are suggested. First is that the School Administration should be firm with the implementation of University regulations with regards to Inter-Fraternity conflicts. Second, concerned Offices should initiate policies to promote interaction among fraternities. Third, fraternities themselves should enhance positive diplomatic relations. Fourth, there should be firm leadership within the fraternities so as to direct it to its true objective. Lastly, a legitimate Inter-Fraternity organization should be established. As for the recommendations for further study, one is that (the results should be verified by a study with a greater number of respondents and, secondly, records of the University and the Miag-ao Police Precinct regarding Inter-Fraternity conflicts should be studied.