Huyong, Agustin G.Cabarles, Maria L.Muyco, Rich Girl S.2026-08-042008-03Cabarles, M. L. & Muyco, R. G. S. (2008). <i>Children of fathers behind bars: Evaluating their perceived social stigma in relation to their levels of self-esteem and social interaction</i> [Undergraduate research project, University of the Philippines Visayas]. UPV Institutional Repository. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14583/789https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14583/789The study aimed to describe the relationship of social stigma experienced or perceived to self-esteem and level of social interaction of children with incarcerated father. Respondents consisted of thirty-two high school student ages 13-17 years old, either currently studying or out of school residing in the rural or urban areas of Iloilo. They were selected using a quota sampling method. Gathering of data was in the form of interview and questionnaire which was answered by the respondents. The study hypothesized that there is a relation between the self-esteem and level of social interaction, there is a relation between self-esteem and social stigma experienced or perceived by the children and there is a relation between the level of social interaction and social stigma experienced or perceived of the children with incarcerated father. Spearman-Rank Correlation (Rs) was used to analyze data. The results showed that only the self-esteem and the level of social interaction of children with incarcerated father has a relationship.vi, 68 p.Children of prisonersSocial stigmaSelf-esteemSocial interactionParent-child relationsLG 993 2008 P7 C33Thesischildrendiscriminationsocial conditionsparental behaviourself-helpSDG 3 - Good health and well-beingSDG 4 - Quality educationSDG 10 - Reduced inequalitiesSDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions